Public Affairs Manager

JOB TITLE: Public Affairs Manager - Specialty Care

JOB PURPOSE

• Drive strategy, engagement, and activation of external stakeholders to influence healthcare policies and secure patient access to medicines and vaccines

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders to shape the healthcare environment

• Lead collaborations with patient advocacy groups and champion patient perspectives across the organization

• Coordinate internal and external voices to achieve business objectives

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategic Health Policy & Stakeholder Management and Diplomacy (40%)

• Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials and Key Opinion Leaders

• Lead and execute policy strategies to accelerate diagnosis and create market conditions for broad access

• Monitor and analyze new & upcoming regulations from health authorities

• Develop innovative approaches for access and engage health authorities in patient management

• Drive cross-functional collaboration to align public affairs strategies with commercial objectives

External Engagement & Market Access (30%)

• Design and implement creative approaches for stakeholder engagement

• Develop specific tools and materials for external engagement including policy narratives

• Set up advisory boards with policy experts and build industry coalitions

• Ensure Public Affairs and business strategies align with government priorities

• Coordinate Sanofi activities and projects with relevant authorities

Patient Advocacy & Healthcare Environment (10%)

Lead patient advocacy initiatives and develop innovative support programs

• Analyze and present insights from the healthcare environment

• Cultivate strategic partnerships with patient associations

• Monitor and report on healthcare trends and policy changes

Project & Event Management, Reporting and Digital Innovation (20%)

• Setup and maintain dashboards for ongoing activities and projects

• Provide strategic guidance on reimbursement topics

• Update teams on project progress and success

• Ensure compliance with HSE policies

• Lead digital transformation initiatives within public affairs

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: All functional teams

External:

• Ministry of Health and health authorities

• Government institutions and regulatory bodies

• Research centers and universities

• Scientific and disease societies

• Patient advocacy groups

• Healthcare policymakers

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Public Health, or related field

• Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in healthcare, with 5+ years in market access/public affairs

• Specialty Care experience is a plus

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent strategic thinking and analytical skills

• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities

• Strong political acumen and stakeholder management skills

• Proven track record in influencing policy changes

• Proficiency in project management

• Ethical decision-making with commitment to compliance

• Fluency in English and local language