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.

The Country Communications Lead leads and oversees all internal and external communications strategies at the country level. This role manages corporate messaging, media relations, and stakeholder communications while ensuring alignment with global communication objectives and local market needs.

This position double hat as the Communications Lead in the MCO, overseeing integrated communications strategies aligned with the MCO.

Key Responsibilities

Lead communication strategies for MYSG
Coordinate the execution of integrated communications strategies at the MCO
Oversee both corporate and therapeutic area communications
Manage corporate messaging and brand positioning in the local market
Develop and implement internal and external communication plans
Coordinate media relations and press activities
Manage stakeholder communications and relationships
Ensure alignment between global communication objectives and local market needs
Lead crisis communication management when needed
Oversee digital communications and social media strategy
Support executive communications for country leadership

Key dimensions - scope and scale

Reporting Line: Reports directly to the Head of Corporate Affairs MCO SEAI

Strategic Purpose: Lead communications strategies for MYSG and coordinate communications strategies aligned at the MCO

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Communications Leadership

Lead the development and execution of integrated communications strategies aligned at the MCO and global priorities
Design and implement annual communications plans with measurable KPIs
Drive narrative development for market-specific initiatives and campaigns
Provide strategic counsel to the line Manager

External Communications & Media Relations

Manage relationships with key media contacts across business and healthcare sectors
Develop and maintain crisis communications protocols
Oversee local adaptation and dissemination of global communications assets as applicable

Internal Communications

Lead internal communications for MYSG affiliate
Manage internal communications channels including townhalls and leadership communications
Support change management communications for organizational initiatives

Digital & Social Media

Oversee local social media presence across platforms whenever applicable
Ensure compliance with global social media guidelines

Issues & Crisis Management

Lead local crisis communications response
Maintain and update crisis communications manual
Conduct media training for spokespersons
Monitor potential issues and develop mitigation strategies
Participate in crisis simulation exercises

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field
Proven experience in communications leadership roles
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical industry and healthcare communications
Experience managing both internal and external communications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong leadership and team management abilities
Experience in managing communications in complex, regulated environments

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.
Explore bold career paths – with opportunities to grow through scientific, leadership, and cross-functional moves.
Care for yourself and your loved ones with generous health and well-being benefits, including top-tier healthcare and 14 weeks gender-neutral parental leave.

PursueProgress. 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.

MCO & MYSG Communications Manager