Business Partner - Global Vaccines Communications for Flu & Covid

Sanofi•Morristown, NJ

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Vaccines Communication team plays a key role in driving the success of Sanofi vaccines, strengthening and preserving our reputation in the field of prevention and engaging employees and external communities on the value of vaccination. We are impact-focused, action-driven, and we never settle for good enough. Join the team protecting half a billion lives every year with next-gen science, mRNA innovation, and AI-driven breakthroughs. In Vaccines, you’ll help advance prevention on a global scale - and shape the future of immunization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field required
10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry, experience with cardio preferred
Proven experience in strategic planning and global communication
Experience handling crisis communications and managing sensitive situations
Expertise in communication concepts, practices, strategies and tactics based on understanding of key audiences and corporate objectives
Issues management and understanding of media engagement
Strong understanding of social media platforms, strategies, and formats
Press relations (P&R) skills and media relations management
Ability to manage budget and timelines
Hands-on, highly influential and a trusted strategic advisor to cross-functional teams
Strong at developing messaging and managing input and approvals of press releases, media statements, and other external communications pieces.
Strong collaboration skills for a global, highly matrixed environment
Stakeholder management across diverse audiences
Strong interpersonal skills – ability to network and work cross-functionally and cross-geographies
Ability to translate global business goals into global communication objectives
Strategic amplification: understands the value of communications and how to maximize impact
Medical translation: ability to partner with Medical Affairs and translate complex scientific information into clear, accessible external messaging
Strong understanding of Public Affairs methodologies and how Communications supports.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MA in Communications, Journalism or equivalent, MBA, PharmD, PhD, etc.) preferred
Native or near native English language skills spoken and written required
Previous vaccines experience (plus)

Responsibilities

As a member of the Global Vaccines Communications Leadership Team (LT), the Communications Business Partner for Flu & Covid is responsible for defining and driving the global external and internal communications strategy related to our Flu & Covid Products, plus associated assets in the pipeline.
As part of the Flu & Covid Brand Leadership Team, provide strategic guidance to the Global Flu & Covid Franchise to ensure consistent and impactful external communications across all functions and geographies.
Provide strategic communications guidance and support to key internal stakeholders: Global Brand Teams, Medical Affairs, R&D, Public Affairs, and Commercial Operations at global level, and other expert functions.
Create, develop and implement annual Communication Plans, in close cooperation with the Vaccines Cross-Portfolio Comms team (delivery & activation), Franchises and the Market Communication teams.
Lead the development and implementation of the global communications strategy for the establishment of the Flu/Covid combination older adult vaccines.
Ensure alignment of Flu, Covid messaging and communication activities with Sanofi communication strategy and business priorities.
Ensure strategic contribution of Flu and Covid vaccines across Sanofi communication areas, including media relations, editorial planning, image & reputation, and employee engagement.
Craft messages and drive interactions with Global Media Relations and Investor Relations teams to ensure proper and impactful reflection of vaccine portfolio strategy and performance.
Issues Management - ensure preparedness and lead crisis management within the scope of responsibility.
Ensure strong product communications messages and basic material is in place for markets to leverage.
Manage an annual budget in cooperation with the wider team.