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EU Public Affairs Director
Apply locations: Brussels
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago
Time left to apply: End Date: March 27, 2025 (24 days left to apply)
Job requisition id: R2774581
About the job
Sanofi is on course to transform the practice of medicine through breakthrough science and make a positive impact on our people and the communities we serve. We aim to become a leading company in immunology and positively impact millions of patients suffering from dermatological, respiratory, gastroenterological, and other immune-mediated diseases. We have a powerful toolbox of drug discovery platforms that allow us to break scientific ground in six therapeutic areas: Immunology and Inflammation, Oncology, Rare Diseases, Rare Blood Disorders, Neurology and Vaccines.
We are seeking an EU Public Affairs Director with expertise in public policy to drive our advocacy efforts within the European Union institutions and engage with key stakeholders in the EU, such as civil society organizations and trade associations based in Brussels.
This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding and experience in policy-shaping and advocacy in the EU, as well as healthcare topics, with a track record of effectively engaging with policymakers to shape policy outcomes. The successful candidate will play a key role supporting the Head of Corporate Public Policy in shaping our advocacy strategy in the EU, building relationships with stakeholders, and advancing our policy priorities related to healthcare.
This role is vital to shape the external policy and operating environment in support of Sanofi business units’ priorities, and to achieve our ambition to become the biopharmaceutical company of reference for the EU institutions. This includes developing and executing a public affairs and policy strategy that lays out a clear plan of action to shape policy and regulatory reforms in the EU that are impacting how we conduct our business at Sanofi.
Main responsibilities:
* Coordinate and internally projects to define and shape our position in EU regulations, legislations, or EU policy programs.
* Develop policy notes, recommendations, narratives and talking points to be used by senior leaders of the company that define our positions based on EU legal and regulatory context.
* Support stakeholder engagement planning at EU level (strategic advice, stakeholder mapping, action definition, outcome-impact tracking).
* Develop external affairs initiatives (e.g., projects, events, communication assets) to ensure Sanofi is positioned as a thought leader for the EU institutions and secure the strategic positioning of our company in the industry.
* Support EU Public Affairs campaigns with EU institutions that are relevant to Sanofi’s priority for therapy areas and launches.
* Plan, implement and support senior leadership engagements with high-level EU officials and Members of Parliament.
* Prepare briefing documents related to corporate identity and priorities towards key EU audiences.
* Implement external engagement at technical level towards EU institutions and EU trade associations.
* Coordinate internal stakeholders and prepare briefings to support ExCom and Senior leaders’ participation in EU-based trade associations.
* Manage budget and projects as senior Project Management Officer of EU based projects and events.
About you
* Experience: extensive experience in public affairs/advocacy roles at EU level.
* Soft skills: Strong ability to collaborate and manage complex matrix projects, with excellent transversal leadership skills.
* Technical skills: Exceptional relationship management abilities, with demonstrated success in gaining credibility and trust at all levels, both internally and with external stakeholders.
* Education: Degree or post-graduate degree in policy, public affairs, or communications.
* Languages: Fluent English (oral & written), other languages beneficial.
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.
* Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution.
* Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits.
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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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