JOB TITLE: Public Affairs Manager

JO B 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