Communication Lead

Job title: Communication Lead

Location: Riyadh / Dubai

About the job

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world.

The Communications Department at Sanofi Gulf is a collaborative, strategic business function that contributes to the achievement of the affiliate’s business goals, in alignment with global and above-Gulf communications strategies and priorities.

The position is both strategic and operational – responsible for contributing to the development of internal and external communication strategies, and implementing activities supporting the same.

Internal Communications

• Create and drive the implementation of activities around colleague engagement, including internal events
• Maintain and improve internal communications online and in-office channels, including Zoom magazine, My Sanofi intranet, What’s On, and in-office dashboards among others
• Write and develop content for internal communications, including news articles, features, briefing documents, and speeches, among others
• Collaborate with brand teams in raising awareness of key therapeutic areas/business units Localize/adapt and implement global and above-Gulf communication initiatives
• Act as Communications Business Partner to relevant functions
• Work with various external partners, including external agencies in creating communication tools and in certain cases, in implementing projects
• Carry out other communications assignments as needed

External Communications

• Maintain and improve external communications channels, including Sanofi Gulf website and social media platforms
• Act as a media point of contact, maintaining positive relations with top tier outlets and members of the media, including social media influencers as relevant
• Write and develop content for external communications use (primarily for the media), including press releases, fact sheets, FAQs, briefing documents, and speeches among others
• Write and develop content for social media, including posts for Facebook and Instagram, among others
• Act as Communications Business Partner to relevant functions
• Work with various external partners, including PR, event, and social media agencies in creating communication tools and managing the media
• Carry out other communications assignments as needed

Maintain Compliance 

• Abide by the requirements of the internal Code of Ethics including but not restricted to maintaining high professional standards of conduct in line with the Company procedure with a duty of care to the reputation of the Company 

Ethical Leadership

• Takes personal accountability to use personal experience and knowledge, as well as the training and tools provided by Sanofi, to maintain a good knowledge and understanding of all ethics and governance relevant to the role (Sanofi Policies and Procedures and any relevant legal requirements) and demonstrate personal leadership in applying these to all work undertaken.
• Escalates any decisions, or seek the support of colleagues or management if personal knowledge and understanding is not at the level required to carry out any part of the role

Environmental and Safety Leadership

To care for his/her own safety and wellbeing and the safety of others, and to co-operate with the company to ensure a safe place of work.  Employees are therefore expected to:

• Support and conform to Company safety rules and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy working environment
• Report any accident, incident or near miss, whether it be of personal injury or property damage
• Assist in the investigation of accidents with the objective of introducing measures to prevent recurrence
• Thoroughly read all safety documentation issues by the Company and comply with its requirements. Escalate any doubts or uncertainties to their supervisor and / or manager.

Cross Functional Collaboration with:

• Medico-Marketing Teams
• Key Functions

Occasional Contact with:

• Country Chair & GMs
• Leadership Team

EXTERNAL

Would be expected to be involved with:  

• Media
• PR and Creative agencies

About you

A Senior Communications Executive possesses strong skills in:

• Business Partnership – consulting with various functions/departments in prioritizing communications activities, contributing to the communication plan development and its implementation
• Employee Engagement – creating opportunities to increase pride and engagement of colleagues
• Project Management – planning and executing projects on time and with the highest degree of excellence and integrity

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in arts & sciences, preferably in Communications, Journalism, or Public Relations 

Experience and knowledge:

• At least 4 years working experience in a communications function of a multinational corporation or a global PR agency; at least 4 years working as a Manager/Account Manager
• Knowledge and experience in healthcare communication is a plus

Core competencies:

• Good command of the spoken and written English. Knowledge of Arabic is a plus
• Strategic thinking
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• A team player

Why choose us?

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

PursueProgress. Discover Extraordinary.

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. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.

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

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