Job title: Lead, Public Affairs, US Vaccines
About the Job The
Public Affairs & Patient Advocacy Vaccines Lead supports the development and execution of Public Affairs & Patient Advocacy strategies, engages key stakeholders, and contributes to initiatives that improve awareness, access, and health outcomes. This role builds foundational capabilities in stakeholder engagement, execution excellence, and data-informed decision-making - and serves as the pipeline for future strategic ownership.
Main ResponsibilitiesStrategy Execution & Program Support
- Contribute to the development and implementation of stakeholder engagement plans, translating strategic direction into operational activities
- Deliver initiatives that improve disease awareness, vaccine confidence, and access, with clear accountability for assigned workstreams
- Track, analyze, and report progress against defined objectives and KPIs, surfacing insights that inform strategy refinement
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain productive relationships with patient advocacy groups, medical societies, and public health organizations within an assigned portfolio
- Execute engagement activities and collaborative programs, ensuring consistent follow-through and relationship continuity
- Gather, synthesize, and communicate stakeholder insights internally to inform strategic decisions
- Represent Sanofi in select external meetings and forums, operating within established guidelines and escalating issues appropriately
Digital & Data Support
- Contribute to digitally-enabled engagement efforts including social listening, digital campaigns, and online community engagement
- Support collection, analysis, and reporting of program data to evaluate effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities
- Develop familiarity with AI-powered tools and analytics platforms to build digital advocacy capabilities
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with internal teams across policy, communications, medical, and market access to support aligned, coordinated execution
- Share stakeholder perspectives and emerging trends to enrich cross-functional planning
- Support coordination of integrated stakeholder engagement efforts, ensuring activities are sequenced and connected across functions
Operational Excellence & Compliance
- Ensure all activities adhere to corporate, legal, and regulatory standards with a high degree of accuracy and accountability
- Apply strong project management skills to manage deliverables, timelines, and stakeholder communications
- Identify and propose process improvements that increase efficiency and program quality
About YouBasic Qualifications
- BA/BS in public health, scientific, policy, or related field; advanced degree preferred
- 5-7 years of experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or public health sectors, of which 2+ years should be in Public Affairs, Patient Advocacy, or related roles
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting stakeholder engagement initiatives in a healthcare or public health context
- Exposure to digital health tools or digital engagement strategies
- Experience working in cross-functional, matrixed environments
- Vaccines or public health experience preferred
Professional Skills
- Strong collaboration and partnership skills
- Foundational strategic thinking and learning agility
- Execution excellence and attention to detail
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Curiosity, adaptability, and innovation mindset
The salary range for this position is:
$178,500.00 - $257,833.33
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.
