Lead, Public Affairs, US Vaccines

Job title:  Lead, Public Affairs, US Vaccines

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

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 You

Basic 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

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 US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive 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.

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Pursue progress , discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; 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.

North America Applicants Only

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 .