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Sanofi Group

Associate Director, Global Neuroscience Pipeline Communications

Sanofi Group, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140


About the Job

We are an innovative global healthcare company, committed to transforming the lives of people with immune challenges, rare diseases and blood disorders, cancers, and neurological disorders. From R&D to sales, our talented teams work together, revolutionizing treatment, continually improving products, understanding unmet needs, and connecting communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

About our Team

The Global Specialty Care Communications team plays a key role in driving the success of Sanofi, strengthening and preserving our reputation in the complex fields of rare diseases, neurology, oncology, and immunology and engaging employees and external communities on the value of our portfolio and pipeline. We are impact-focused, action-driven, and we never settle for good enough.

About the Position

GBU/ Therapeutic Areas Communications

Associate Director: Neuroscience Pipeline Communications

50% remote working; limited travel expected.

Job type: Permanent, Full time

Sanofi is looking for a proactive, high-energy Associate Director of neuroscience pipeline communications to support strategy and execution of our global neurology communications programs designed to prepare global markets for multiple launches.

This role includes strategic development and execution of clinical data and regulatory milestones; congress and publication communications; scientific platform communications for lay audiences; unbranded awareness campaigns; and executive thought leadership campaigns.

The position will report to the Global Head of Neurology Communications and will be based at one of our key US sites (Cambridge, Massachusetts; Bridgewater, New Jersey or Washington D.C.).

Responsibilities include:

Develop and manage comprehensive global external communications strategy that advances business goals for the franchise; Support internal communications priorities, as needed

Direct and deliver effective thought leadership communications

Partner closely with Patient Experience and Public Affairs on development and execution of global unbranded disease state education campaigns

Understand the competitive landscape and ensure strategic positioning for the brand

Work closely with the Heads of Communications and partners across functions to ensure alignment with global strategies (commercial, medical, market access, communications, HEOR, R&D, etc.)

Work in alignment with Global Media Relations and Investor Relations to ensure development of impactful external communications relating to the neuroscience pipeline

Work with priority and international markets to ensure the successful execution of the global brand communications strategy while ensuring support for local communications tactics

Oversee day-to-day management of communications agencies, including budget oversight

Ability to think creatively and strategically to develop awareness campaigns and mobilize action

Desired Skill Sets:

Passionate about the pharmaceutical industry and the work we do for patients

Strong healthcare and scientific data aptitude with experience managing product and regulatory milestone communications independently

Expertise in communications concepts, practices, strategies and tactics based on understanding of key audiences and corporate objectives

Possess good working knowledge of the digital and social media landscape in engaging audiences, with the ability to deliver innovative approaches and plans within this growing and important space

An understanding of how to utilize data for planning, optimizing and reporting – outcomes-based communications.

Works well under pressure, including tight timelines

Can juggle multiple projects simultaneously

A strategic thinker who is willing to challenge the status quo

Proactive and able to work independently and interdependently in a team environment

Good networking and relationship-building skills and the ability to interact with confidence with various levels and functions

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Good collaboration, negotiation and influencing skills; demonstrated ability to work with senior leaders

Good project management skills

Strong issues management capabilities

About you

The Associate Director for Neuroscience Pipeline Communications is a strategic, motivated, and experienced communications leader.

Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism or a related scientific field is required

A minimum of 8-10 years of corporate communications experience in the Pharmaceutical and/or Biotechnology area is required (product communications, agency experience preferred)

Experience in pharmaceutical product areas is required

Ability to travel 20% overall

All global communications are in English language, so this role requires fluent English language writing skills

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.

The salary range for this position is $111,750 - $149,000 USD Annual. All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the link, www.benefits.sanofiusallwell.com

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