Global Communications Business Partner- Flu and Covid

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 Cross-Functional 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,
• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field required
• Native or near native English language skills spoken and written required

Preferred

• Advanced degree (MA in Communications, Journalism or equivalent, MBA, PharmD, PhD, etc.) preferred
• 10+ years of communications experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare or other industry preferred
• Previous vaccines experience (plus)
• 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 (PR) skills and media relations management
• Ability to manage budget and timelines