Communications and Patients Engagement Officer VIE Contract

Communications and Patient Engagement Officer - VIE Contract

• Location: Belgium, Diegem
• Target start date: 01/12/2026

iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28.

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

PLEASE NOTE that applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide. Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered. Please make sure to apply with your personal email address.

About the job

As Communications and Patient Engagement Officer VIE within our Corporate Communication team, you will support the Corporate Affairs team of Sanofi Belgium across two complementary areas: communications (50%) and patient engagement / public affairs (50%). You will be a key player in the day-to-day operations of the team and contribute to Sanofi's visibility and reputation in Belgium. 

Join the team transforming care for people with immune challenges, rare diseases, cancers, and neurological conditions. In Specialty Care, you’ll help deliver breakthrough treatments that bring hope to patients with some of the highest unmet needs.

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About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. 

Main responsibilities:

Communications (50%) 

• Social media: Setting up and managing the social media planning (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram), input and follow-up of content in line with the communication strategy and branding. Support internal communication content. 
• Event management: Support in the preparation, organization and follow-up of corporate events (press conferences, stakeholder meetings, internal events). 
• Digital Room: Acting as the point of contact for the Digital Room in Diegem – coordinating usage, technical follow-up and user support.
• CyberGrants: Administrative follow-up of the CyberGrants platform (managing applications, tracking files, reporting).

Patient Engagement / Public Affairs (50%) 

• Proactively identifying and developing patient engagement and insight projects that generate local data to strengthen market access submissions and reimbursement filings. 
• Develop comprehensive project plans for priority initiatives, including timelines, resources, and deliverables aligned with market access needs.
• Align stakeholders internally (cross-functional teams) on project goals, methodology, and expected outcomes and identify external stakeholders (patient organizations, healthcare providers).

About you

Experience:

• First experience in communications, public affairs or a related field (internship or first job).

Soft and technical skills:

• Affinity with social media and digital communication tools. 
• Organized, proactive and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Discreet, professional and comfortable in a corporate environment.
• Team player with a hands-on mentality.
• Familiarity with tools such as SharePoint, CyberGrants or similar platforms is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of the pharmaceutical sector or healthcare in Belgium is a plus.

Education:

• Master's degree in Communications, Political Science, Marketing, Business Administration or a related field.

Languages:

• Fluent English (verbal and written).
• Dutch and/or French would be an advantage.
  

Why choose us?

• Be part of a pioneering biopharma company where patient insights shape drug development.
• Work at the forefront of AI-powered science that accelerates discovery and improves outcomes.
• Collaborate beyond your expertise, sparking new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Drive meaningful impact at global scale: our medicines reach more than 100 million people each year.
• Thrive in inclusive, flexible workplaces that support your personal and professional well-being.
• Launch your career with a company that invests in you — and empowers you to reimagine what’s possible.
• Build your future with access to the latest tools, digital innovation, and continuous learning that keep you ahead of the curve.

iMove is a unique program tailored for European youth interested in challenging themselves with meaningful assignments across the globe. At Sanofi we have a strong ambition to invest in young talents who will drive the success of Sanofi tomorrow.

Sanofi’s Work Abroad Program, iMove, offers jobs-assignments with actual responsibilities and a perspective to grow. We provide those opportunities in various functions such as: marketing, finance, regulatory, supply chain, clinical trials, production, etc. and in more than 40 countries. Sanofi unites people who are passionate about solving healthcare needs across the world. Joining our iMove Work Abroad Program is a unique opportunity to make a difference through your work.

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