Specialty Care BU Communication Manager

Responsible for developing, deploying, and executing product communication (Specialty Care Business Unit) programs, as well as developing compelling communications platforms that reach engage and motivate target audience; both external and internal. In support of business strategy, will develop and deploy communication plan with county leadership team and GBU team members, collaborating with global product team.

Key Duties/Responsibilities

• This position is dedicated to managing Internal and External Communications to enhance company/product visibility and reliability as well as engaging people of the growing sector of Sanofi towards further and sustainable business growth.
• Develop focused plans with key internal stakeholders, keeping in mind their objectives/priorities, key initiatives, and opportunity areas for disease awareness, launch preparedness and product communications with best optimized media / SNS approach collaboration for preferred story exposures.
• Plan and execute internal communications in alignment with local senior management team, global team and other business units to take coherent strategic approach to syndicate and penetrate corporate directions.
• Collaborate and manage PR agency and/or other external agencies to deploy communication plans more effectively and efficiently.
• Mentor junior colleagues in product/Business unit communication if any.

Specific requirements/duties include:

• At least 3-5years experience in communications.
• Previous experience working with/in media, PR and communications agencies.
• Experiences using multiple communications challenges beyond traditional PR including digital channels.
• Experience of dealing with media-led issues and understanding of media coverage to handle risk/crisis management.
• Good knowledge of local code of practice and regulations in pharmaceutical industries. 
• Coordinates internal stakeholders (regulatory, R&D, marketing, global. etc.) to create outputs under a Sanofi One Voice principles.  
• Assists and propose senior management and leadership with strategic planning for raising visibility and profiles of focused product with well-thought targets.
• Joins trade associations if necessary, in concerned areas.
• Solid writing skills in Japanese. Business level English fluency required to interact with global counterparts and comprehending materials.
• Drives consistent engagement with Corporate Affairs (Communications and Public Affairs) stakeholders with compliance, transparency, and best practice stakeholder management principles.
• Performs other duties as required.