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Job Title: Global Vaccines Public Affairs RSV Lead

Location: Morristown, NJ or Washington, DC

About the Job

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Sanofi is a global leader in vaccine development and delivery. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a pervasive and serious respiratory infection for young children – 90% of infants will catch RSV in their first years of life and it’s a leading cause of hospitalization in all infants, with a majority of those hospitalized being born healthy and at term. The Vaccines RSV Public Affairs Lead will develop and implement public affairs strategies to support the RSV franchise, with specific focus on Nirsevimab. This role will play a critical role in transforming our external engagement, ensure flawless execution and excellence by collaborating cross functionally to defend our product value in a very competitive landscape.

We are an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop a robust and strategic 3 year roadmap and execute public affairs initiatives for nirsevimab

• Explore new engagement approaches, build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders including policy makers, public health officials, and advocacy organizations.

• Elevate nirsevimab positive experiences across markets to secure AIP global strategy.

• Monitor policy developments and regulatory environments affecting RSV childhood vaccines

• Collaborate with medical, market access, communications and commercial teams to ensure aligned messaging

• Contribute to evidence generation and communication plans to influence policy decisions

• Represent Sanofi in relevant industry forums and public health discussions

About You

Experience:

• Solid experience of minimum 10 years in pharma industry, with an experience in external engagement, or in a governmental/public Health function 

• BA/BS required; MA/MS/PhD preferred

• Experience in public affairs, public health programs, business & market-shaping strategies, advocacy campaigns, Market access, dealing with Politicians, Agencies, key opinions leaders, patient associations, supra national organizations.

• Follow Ethics and compliance rules

• Country experience, knowledge of vaccine market dynamics/ how to drive a public health program would be a plus

Skills:

• Proven track record of effective leadership, including cross-functional leadership of PA strategies and programs to support business objectives, build trust and make a tangible impact.

• Expertise in stakeholder engagement techniques and policy making process.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally

• Proven analytic skills and ability to inform high-level policy dialogue

• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical sector challenges

• Ability to influence in a proactive, objective, ethical and diplomatic manner

• Proactive and result-focused work style with strong problem-solving capabilities

• Disruptive mindset

Why Choose Us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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