Corporate Affairs Protege

Sanofi Group; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi Group is offering the Protégé Program in Corporate Affairs, based in Malaysia with regional exposure across Southeast Asia. You will contribute to patient access advocacy, manage stakeholder relationships, and support communications for internal and external audiences.

The program emphasizes learning, collaboration, and making an impact in public health. The role involves cross-functional work across public affairs and communications, with opportunities to engage with offices in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, political science or related field.
• Strong command of written English and verbal communication with attention to detail.
• Proactive, creative mindset with willingness to learn and strong project management.

Responsibilities

• Advocacy development: support patient access advocacy initiatives and policy shaping.
• Stakeholder management: coordinate meetings with government agencies, healthcare professionals, and patient groups.
• Political analysis: monitor Malaysia and Singapore developments affecting pharma and contribute analyses.
• Documentation compliance: manage public affairs docs and trackers to ensure compliance.
• Writing & editing: craft internal newsletters, intranet articles, LinkedIn content, and press releases.
• Organization & coordination: assist with Town Halls, awareness days, and ERG activities.
• Other communications support: assist SEA & India MCO offices and regional offices.

Skills

Written English

Verbal communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Proactive mindset

Creativity

Canva knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications

Tools

Canva

Job description

About Sanofi

Our determination to find answers for patients motivates us to develop breakthrough medicines and vaccines. And to never settle.

Fueled by data and digital technologies, our cutting-edge science and manufacturing have the potential to transform the practice of medicine, turning the impossible into possible for millions of people around the world.

By chasing the miracles of science to improve people’s live, we surprise ourselves with what we can achieve. And when we discover the Extraordinary, we’re already planning where to go next.

About the Protégé Program

• Position: Corporate Affairs Protégé

• Hiring Manager: Public Affairs Lead, Singapore, and GBU Vaccines Partner MCO

Main Responsibilities

Public Affairs

• Advocacy development: Support advocacy efforts related to patient access to medications and public health initiatives, including disease and policy shaping.

• Stakeholder management: Support the coordination of meetings and events with government agencies, healthcare professionals, patient advocacy groups, and industry associations.

• Political analysis: Monitor Malaysia and Singapore political developments affecting the pharmaceutical industry, assist in situational analyses, and contribute to content creation.

• Documentation compliance: Manage public affairs documentation, trackers, and ensure compliance.

Communications

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• Ideation & Creation: Participate in conceptualization of internal and external campaign ideas, utilizing creativity to spread the message to employees, the general public, and healthcare professionals. This translates to unbranded campaigns, as well as product launches across our business units.

• Writing & Editing: A key component of the Communications department, you will be required to write and edit for internal newsletters, articles on the company’s intranet, LinkedIn content, press releases, etc.

• Organization & Coordination: Involvement in internal company events such as Town Halls, disease awareness days, as well as fun activities organized by the Recreation Club, e.g. Dinner & Dance, Family Day, charity work, etc. You will also be involved in Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), to help create a diverse and inclusive workspace.

• Other Communications support: Being part of the Southeast Asia & India MCO, this role is an exciting opportunity where you may also provide Communications support for our offices in Singapore and Thailand – as well as Philippines, Vietnam and India.

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Learning Outcomes

At the end of the program, you will:

• Communicate and collaborate effectively and appropriately with internal and external stakeholders (in a multi-cultural environment), through written and verbal means.

• Gain knowledge and insight into the development and implementation of effective Communication and Public Affairs strategies.

• Develop project management skills via critical thinking and problem solving, by analysing underlying issues to unforeseen challenges.

• Learn the principles of ethical lobbying and stakeholder mapping in the pharmaceutical context.

• Learn to be the brand custodian by managing our brand identity, maintaining consistent messaging, and ensuring brand integrity across the various communication channels.

Experiences/Competencies Required:

• Bachelor’s degree, ideally in communications, business, political science, social science, or any related field.

• Strong command in written English and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for details.

• A proactive and creative mindset, with a willingness to learn and possesses strong project management skills.

• Exhibit organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.

• Flexible and adaptable to change, self-initiated and driven.

• Innovative, accountable, collaborative, and challenges the status quo.

• Good to have: Previous leadership and/or writing experience in school or student varsity activities. Skilled in Canva.

Why Choose Sanofi?

• Purpose: Chase the miracles of science and help turn the impossible into possible for patients worldwide
• Impact: Work on patient access and public health across Malaysia, Singapore, and the wider Southeast Asia & India region
• Development: Build real skills in advocacy, stakeholder management, and campaign creation through the Protégé Program
• Learning: Gain expertise in ethical lobbying and stakeholder mapping, and brand custodianship
• Culture: Work in a multicultural, inclusive environment with ERGs, Town Halls, and community activities
• Creativity: Bring your ideas to life in campaigns that reach employees, the public, and healthcare professionals
• Growth: Be supported to challenge the status quo, act with accountability, and lead together

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.