Director Science and R&D Media Relations

Job title: Director Science and R&D Media Relations

Location: Cambridge, MA

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.

We are an innovative global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Our team, across the world, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions. Sanofi is listed in Paris (EURONEXT: SAN) and in New York (NYSE: SNY).

The Director is a key member of the Global Media Relations team, serving as an internal liaison to research and development (R&D) and key Global Business Unit (GBU) contacts in order to facilitate robust external communication about the pipeline, priority assets and science.

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?

Main Responsibilities

• The Director provides strategic counsel to GBUs regarding external communication about business priorities, pipeline developments and R&D. Additionally, s/he proactively works to find opportunities to enhance corporate reputation and advance business priorities with the coordination of company news and corporate announcements.
• S/He identifies opportunities to effectively communicate key company milestones, including Products, Pipeline, M&A and Business Development news, while developing press releases, presentation decks, standby statements, and Q&As for external audiences.
• S/He partners with the Head, Science, R&D, Products and US Media Relations and the Head of Global Media Relations to identify opportunities for executive spokespeople to participate in external events which could include conferences, webinars, panels, and partner programs.
• The Director inputs on and implements strategic communications plans and executes media tactics, partnering closely with the appropriate teams within R&D and GBUs.
• The Director works in collaboration with the Head of Global Media Relations and the Head, Science, R&D, Products and US Media Relations, to engage with top-tier and trade media and triage issues management as needed.
  
  

About You

• Education: Generalist higher education (IEP, ESC, Celsa) or specialized communications / journalism (IFP, EFAP).
• US: bachelor's degree required, master’s or higher degree beneficial.
• Years of experience: minimum 7+ years, in a communication agency, PR agency, or "in-house" corporate communication
• Languages: English proficiency mandatory.
• Additional languages beneficial.
• Expertise in media relations is mandatory as are excellent writing and editing skills.
• Experience working with global and US media (and the ability to understand their function, issues, needs, methods, expectations, etc.)
• The ideal candidate must be endlessly curious, seeking to understanding complex science and innovation.
• Ability to work independently and to deal with complex issues in an environment that requires resilience, responsiveness and flexibility.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Experience communicating with C-Suite and other executives.
• Software: Fluency in Microsoft applications.
  
  

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, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
  
  

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.