JOB TITLE: Public Affairs ManagerJO B PURPOSEDrive strategy, engagement, and activation of external stakeholders to influence healthcare policies and secure patient access to medicines and vaccinesBuild and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders to shape the healthcare environmentLead collaborations with patient advocacy groups and champion patient perspectives across the organizationCoordinate internal and external voices to achieve business objectivesKEY ACCOUNTABILITIESStrategic Health Policy & Stakeholder Management and Diplomacy (40%)Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials and Key Opinion LeadersLead and execute policy strategies to accelerate diagnosis and create market conditions for broad accessMonitor and analyze new & upcoming regulations from health authoritiesDevelop innovative approaches for access and engage health authorities in patient managementDrive cross-functional collaboration to align public affairs strategies with commercial objectivesExternal Engagement & Market Access (30%)Design and implement creative approaches for stakeholder engagementDevelop specific tools and materials for external engagement including policy narrativesSet up advisory boards with policy experts and build industry coalitionsEnsure Public Affairs and business strategies align with government prioritiesCoordinate Sanofi activities and projects with relevant authoritiesPatient Advocacy & Healthcare Environment (10%)Lead patient advocacy initiatives and develop innovative support programsAnalyze and present insights from the healthcare environmentCultivate strategic partnerships with patient associationsMonitor and report on healthcare trends and policy changesProject & Event Management, Reporting and Digital Innovation (20%)Setup and maintain dashboards for ongoing activities and projectsProvide strategic guidance on reimbursement topicsUpdate teams on project progress and successEnsure compliance with HSE policiesLead digital transformation initiatives within public affairsKEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPSInternal: All functional teamsExternal:Ministry of Health and health authoritiesGovernment institutions and regulatory bodiesResearch centers and universitiesScientific and disease societiesPatient advocacy groupsHealthcare policymakersREQUIREMENTSEducation & ExperienceAdvanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Public Health, or related fieldMinimum 8-10 years’ experience in healthcare, with 5+ years in market access/public affairsSpecialty Care experience is a plusSkills & CompetenciesExcellent strategic thinking and analytical skillsOutstanding communication and negotiation abilitiesStrong political acumen and stakeholder management skillsProven track record in influencing policy changesProficiency in project managementEthical decision-making with commitment to complianceFluency in English and local languagePursue progress, discover extraordinaryBetter is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.Watch our and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at !
