Senior Corporate Affairs & Public Policy Lead

Sanofi Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi Australia & New Zealand seeks a Senior Corporate Affairs Lead to drive government relations, policy development, stakeholder engagement and media relations across its ANZ portfolio. This role provides high-level counsel to executives and shapes holistic Corporate Affairs strategy.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Affairs ANZ, you will guide cross-functional teams, manage major relationships, and ensure readiness for product launches while upholding Sanofi policies and governance

Qualifications

• Senior Corporate Communications, Public Affairs or Corporate Affairs experience in large organisations.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships to deliver results.
• Ability to provide counsel to senior leaders on sensitive public-interest matters.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee government, policy, media, social and GM communication activities for assigned business units/therapeutic areas.
• Craft strategies and KPIs for each Corporate Affairs discipline.
• Ensure product market readiness and launch campaigns meet objectives.
• Lead policy development and advocacy activities for the units.
• Contribute to One Sanofi policy positions and manage key external relationships.
• Ensure compliance with Sanofi policies while managing relationships.
• Support leaders with judgement in business decisions and stakeholder engagement.
• Provide crisis management support and report on impact measures.
• Manage external agency partners involved in corporate affairs activities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Government relations

Policy development

Media relations

Executive counsel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, politics or similar

Job description

Sanofi Australia & New Zealand seeks a Senior Corporate Affairs Lead to drive government relations, policy development, stakeholder engagement and media relations across its ANZ portfolio. This role provides high-level counsel to executives and shapes holistic Corporate Affairs strategy.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Affairs ANZ, you will guide cross-functional teams, manage major relationships, and ensure readiness for product launches while upholding Sanofi policies and governance