EU Public Affairs Director
EU Public Affairs Director
- Location : Brussels
- Hybrid working policy; 3 days in the office / 2 days home office
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 various 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 support 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.
Main responsibilities :
Coordinate and define our position in EU regulations, legislations, or EU policy programs.Develop policy notes, recommendations, narratives, and talking points for senior leaders 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 to ensure Sanofi is positioned as a thought leader for the EU institutions.Support EU Public Affairs campaigns relevant to Sanofi’s priority 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 a technical level towards EU institutions and trade associations (mainly EFPIA and Vaccines Europe).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.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.Pursue Progress . Discover Extraordinary .
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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