Global Communications Business Partner- Flu and Covid

Sanofi; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 175,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi in Morristown, NJ seeks a Global Communications Business Partner for Flu & Covid to shape global external and internal messaging for vaccines. You will lead strategic planning, guide cross-functional teams, and manage media relations at a global level.

The role demands senior-level expertise in pharmaceutical communications, crisis management, and budget oversight, with English fluency and a track record of global execution. Collaboration across functions is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• Advanced degree (MA in Communications, Journalism or equivalent) preferred.
• Native or near-native English language skills spoken and written required.
• 10+ years of communications experience within pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare or related industry preferred.
• Previous vaccines experience (plus).
• Proven experience in strategic planning and global communication.
• Experience handling crisis communications and managing sensitive situations.
• Expertise in communication concepts, practices, strategies and tactics based on understanding of key audiences and corporate objectives.
• Issues management and understanding of media engagement.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the global external and internal communications strategy for Flu & Covid products and related assets.
• Provide strategic guidance to the Global Flu & Covid Franchise to ensure consistent external communications across functions and geographies.
• Create, develop and implement annual Communication Plans with Vaccines Cross-Portfolio teams and market units.
• Lead the development and implementation of global communications for Flu/Covid vaccines.
• Ensure alignment of Flu and Covid messaging with Sanofi strategy and business priorities.
• Oversee media relations, editorials, image, reputation, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate with Global Media Relations and Investor Relations to reflect portfolio strategy and performance.
• Drive issues management, crisis preparedness and response within scope of responsibility.
• Ensure basic materials are in place for markets to leverage.
• Manage an annual budget in cooperation with the wider team.

Skills

Strategic planning

Global communications

Crisis communications

Media relations

Stakeholder management

Budget management

English proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Advanced degree (MA, MBA, PharmD, PhD)

Job description

Job title: Global Communications Business Partner -Flu and Covid

Location: Morristown, NJ

About the Job

The Global Vaccines Communication team plays a key role in driving the success of Sanofi vaccines, strengthening and preserving our reputation in the field of prevention and engaging employees and external communities on the value of vaccination. We are impact-focused, action-driven, and we never settle for good enough. Join the team protecting half a billion lives every year with next-gen science, mRNA innovation, and AI driven breakthroughs. In Vaccines, you’ll help advance prevention on a global scale - and shape the future of immunization.

About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system — and innovative pipeline — enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main Responsibilities

As a member of the Global Vaccines Communications Leadership Team (LT), the Communications Business Partner for Flu & Covid is responsible for defining and driving the global external and internal communications strategy related to our Flu & Covid Products, plus associated assets in the pipeline.

• As part of the Flu & Covid Brand Cross-Functional Leadership Team, provide strategic guidance to the Global Flu & Covid Franchise to ensure consistent and impactful external communications across all functions and geographies
• Provide strategic communications guidance and support to key internal stakeholders: Global Brand Teams, Medical Affairs, R&D, Public Affairs, and Commercial Operations at global level, and other expert functions
• Create, develop and implement annual Communication Plans, in close cooperation with the Vaccines Cross-Portfolio Comms team (delivery & activation), Franchises and the Market Communication teams
• Lead the development and implementation of the global communications strategy for the establishment of the Flu/Covid combination older adult vaccines
• Ensure alignment of Flu, Covid messaging and communication activities with Sanofi communication strategy and business priorities
• Ensure strategic contribution of Flu and Covid vaccines across Sanofi communication areas, including media relations, editorial planning, image & reputation, and employee engagement
• Drive interactions with Global Media Relations and Investor Relations teams to ensure proper and impactful reflection of vaccine portfolio strategy and performance
• Issues Management - ensure preparedness and lead crisis management within the scope of responsibility
• Ensure strong product communications messages and basic material is in place for markets to leverage
• Manage an annual budget in cooperation with the wider team

About You

The Communications Business Partner for Flu & Covid is a strategic, motivated, and experienced communications leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required
• Advanced degree (MA in Communications, Journalism or equivalent, MBA, PharmD, PhD, etc.) preferred
• Native or near native English language skills spoken and written required
• 10+ years of communications experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare or other industry preferred
• Previous vaccines experience (plus)
• Proven experience in strategic planning and global communication
• Experience handling crisis communications and managing sensitive situations
• Expertise in communication concepts, practices, strategies and tactics based on understanding of key audiences and corporate objectives
• Issues management and understanding of media engagement
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, strategies, and formats
• Press relations (PR) skills and media relations management
• Ability to manage budget and timelines

Skills and Competencies

• Highly influential and a trusted strategic advisor to cross-functional teams
• Strong collaboration skills for a global, highly matrixed environment
• Stakeholder management across diverse audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to network and work cross-functionally and cross-geographies
• Ability to translate global business goals into global communication objectives
• Strategic amplification: understands the value of communications and how to maximize impact
• Medical translation: ability to partner with Medical Affairs and translate complex scientific information into clear, accessible external messaging
• Strong understanding of Public Affairs methodologies and how Communications supports
• Experience with Cardio TAs preferred

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 program
• Work at the forefront of AI-driven research, smart manufacturing, and groundbreaking mRNA platforms that are redefining the future of immunology
• Help protect half a billion people every year, contributing to one of the largest global vaccination efforts in healthcare
• Develop your career with access to mentoring, international mobility programs, and opportunities to grow across four continents

Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive 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.

Better is out there

Better medications, better outcomes, better science.

But progress doesn’t happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

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Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is: $174,750.00 - $252,416.66. 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.