Director, U.S. Communications, Immunology

About This Role

The Director of U.S. Communications, Immunology will lead strategic planning and execution of external and internal communications for Sanofi's growing Immunology franchise, focusing on late-stage pipeline assets. This role is crucial for communicating Sanofi's leadership, innovation, and commitment to patients across various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide communications input and counsel, including strategic communications and execution for the Immunology business
• Responsible for strategic development and execution of product communications programs
• Provide strategic leadership in the creation and implementation of impactful communication programs across current and future indications
• Serve as lead communications business partner for the U.S. respiratory business, including supporting corporate communications and thought leadership for the General Manager
• Help drive disease awareness programs, branded communication activities, data and regulatory milestone activity and support, and digital communications
• Maximize awareness of brands and milestones among external and internal stakeholders and the general, trade and online media
• Develop integrated campaigns to create and manage stakeholder perceptions that support business goals and help meet brand sales targets
• Deliver innovative approaches and plans in the digital and social media landscape
• Develop product media strategy and actively engage and generate positive results for Sanofi
• Manage issues associated with products to protect the company and brand reputation

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent collaboration, negotiation and influencing skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior leaders
• Strong issues management capabilities
• Strong organizational skills
• Pharmaceutical product PR communications background
• Experience in internal and external communications
• Experience with co-promote products
• Ability to collaborate in a heavy matrix environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business Administration or Journalism
• 10-12 years of experience in product PR, Communications and/or Corporate Communications in pharmaceuticals/biotech or with a healthcare public relations agency

Nice to Have

• Strong ability to work effectively across functions and levels and business units; proven collaborator
• Ability to research, develop, deliver and measure communications strategies and plans with a goal of showcasing communications successes to internal and external audiences
• Expertise in communications concepts, practices, strategies and tactics based on understanding of key audiences and corporate objectives
• Strong understanding of media relations and external affairs industry topics
• Proactive, self-starter and able to work independently and in team environment

Benefits