Lead, Public Affairs, US Vaccines
Job Title: Lead, Public Affairs, US Vaccines
Job Location: New Jersey, United States of America
Job Location Type: Remote
Job Contract Type: Full-time
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Job title: Lead, Public Affairs, US Vaccines
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Location: US, Remote
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.
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.
Main Responsibilities
Strategy Execution & Program Support
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Contribute to the development and implementation of stakeholder engagement plans, translating strategic direction into operational activities
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Deliver initiatives that improve disease awareness, vaccine confidence, and access, with clear accountability for assigned workstreams
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Track, analyze, and report Progress against defined objectives and KPIs, surfacing insights that inform strategy refinement
Stakeholder Engagement
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Build and maintain productive relationships with patient advocacy groups, medical societies, and public health organizations within an assigned portfolio
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Execute engagement activities and collaborative programs, ensuring consistent follow-through and relationship continuity
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Gather, synthesize, and communicate stakeholder insights internally to inform strategic decisions
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Represent Sanofi in select external meetings and forums, operating within established guidelines and escalating issues appropriately
Digital & Data Support
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Contribute to digitally-enabled engagement efforts including social listening, digital campaigns, and online community engagement
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Support collection, analysis, and reporting of program data to evaluate effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities
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Develop familiarity with AI-powered tools and analytics platforms to build digital advocacy capabilities
Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Partner with internal teams across policy, communications, medical, and market access to support aligned, coordinated execution
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Share stakeholder perspectives and emerging trends to enrich cross-functional planning
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Support coordination of integrated stakeholder engagement efforts, ensuring activities are sequenced and connected across functions
Operational Excellence & Compliance
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Ensure all activities adhere to corporate, legal, and regulatory standards with a high degree of accuracy and accountability
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Apply strong project management skills to manage deliverables, timelines, and stakeholder communications
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Identify and propose process improvements that increase efficiency and program quality
About You
Basic Qualifications
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BA/BS in public health, scientific, policy, or related field; advanced degree preferred
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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
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Experience supporting stakeholder engagement initiatives in a healthcare or public health context
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Exposure to digital health tools or digital engagement strategies
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Experience working in cross-functional, matrixed environments
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Vaccines or public health experience preferred
Professional Skills
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Strong collaboration and partnership skills
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Foundational strategic thinking and learning agility