Sanofi
Job Overview
Head, Dermatology and Immunology Policy
– Washington, DC & Cambridge, MA
Global Public Affairs (PA) is an essential partner in executing Sanofi Specialty Care’s strategy. As a forward‑leaning organization, Sanofi aims to promote scientific innovation and enable sustainable patient access to its Specialty Care portfolio and immunology franchises. The Global PA team is organized by Therapeutic Areas and provides support across key geographies.
About the Role The Head, Dermatology and Immunology Policy ("Head") serves as a PA expert for the Global Alliance Immunology Franchise and Global Sanofi Immunology Franchise. The Head is a critical partner to Dermatology Therapeutic Area Leads across both franchises, leading disease‑level market‑shaping strategy and policy prioritization in collaboration with key markets and corporate stakeholders. The Head leads global disease‑related external engagement, coalition building, and thought leadership, overseeing market‑shaping needs for key assets and indications with support from the GPA Lead, Dermatology.
In addition to dermatology leadership, the Head is the GPA Immunology team’s liaison with Corporate Public Affairs and Corporate Policy to advance policy priorities and address system‑level market‑shaping issues that impact the success of Sanofi’s immunology franchises worldwide.
Responsibilities
Lead development and execution of the global PA strategy for dermatology in collaboration with alliance partners, key global functions, and local affiliates, focusing on advancing dermatology‑related policy prioritization, supporting high‑priority dermatology business objectives, and preparing the ecosystem for significant launches in the dermatology space.
Build expertise and knowledge of immunology and associated dermatological disease states within the global PA community.
Continuously share insights on patient community needs and expectations with the internal team and serve as a trusted, knowledgeable resource on patient‑facing issues in the dermatology space.
Reinforce and demonstrate Sanofi’s long‑standing position as a leader in innovation and patient commitment in dermatology and immunology more broadly.
Understand and identify important trends likely to impact business strategy – monitor and analyze potential threats and opportunities from external developments and communicate them effectively to franchise leadership, providing counsel on how to address them.
Collaborate with internal cross‑functional partners (commercial, market access, medical, regulatory, R&D, and other commercial teams) to engage in relevant policy, guidelines, and decision‑making efforts that optimize patient care delivery and ensure appropriate access to advanced therapies.
Serve as the internal global lead for developing strategic partnerships with key stakeholders and patient groups to bring needed solutions to policy and patient access issues affecting advanced immunological therapies, in line with franchise priorities and company positioning.
Develop and execute policy/advocacy positioning platforms and stakeholder engagement strategies for senior franchise leadership to establish Sanofi’s commitment to immunology and address key policy and reputation issues.
Work with local PA teams to ensure global strategies reflect local realities, relevance, and utility of global tools.
Leverage resources and expertise across US and Corporate Affairs functions, secure alignment, and champion a unified voice.
Qualifications
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree (accredited four‑year college or university, e.g., political science, law, economics, medicine, or pharmacy) is required.
Post‑graduate degree in public health, public policy, health policy, or economics is preferred.
A minimum of 10 years of combined professional experience across Public Affairs, Market Access, Policy, or Government Affairs with policy‑shaping responsibilities is required.
Selected candidate will have current or prior experience in developing system‑level and disease‑level policy and advocacy strategies at the global level, and advanced responsibilities in an industry (or advocacy organization) PA role.
This position requires strong collaboration across Local, Regional, and Global teams.
Identified candidates will have proven experience in developing and leading within a highly matrixed environment.
Previous experience partnering with cross‑functional teams is strongly preferred (e.g., Medical, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, Communications).
Position may require up to 30% overall travel.
The role will be based in the US (Cambridge, MA or Washington, D.C. only).
Required Competencies
Strategic thinker with demonstrated understanding of the strategic role of PA in driving business success.
Solid track record in translating strategy to action: developing high‑impact PA strategies, deploying PA tools and tactics to meet business objectives.
Strong leader with proven ability to build consensus, influence debate, and mobilize teams around a position or cause.
Team player, skilled in collaboration, and able to work and lead with ease cross‑functionally and within a matrix.
Working knowledge of policy and political environments, legislative processes, and the role of supra‑national bodies.
Skilled at developing and cultivating relationships with patient organizations, think tanks, medical societies, public health entities, and other strategic partners.
Strong knowledge of stakeholder groups, including multi‑lateral institutions, trade associations, and patient organizations.
Knowledge of the healthcare industry, appreciation of critical trends shaping the operating landscape and relevance to industry/ business strategy.
Demonstrated ability to work with teams of experts and senior leaders in a highly matrixed organization.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong written and oral skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex policy and scientific issues into understandable lay language. (Submission of a policy‑focused writing sample, persuasive “op‑ed” writing sample on a policy/advocacy topic, and/or an example of policy or issue messaging or campaign activation for assessment by the hiring manager is required for consideration of this role.)
Comfortable in ambiguous settings and operating effectively in fast‑paced environments.
Benefits
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 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affimative 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 or domestic partnership status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Compensation All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information is available on the company website.
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– Washington, DC & Cambridge, MA
Global Public Affairs (PA) is an essential partner in executing Sanofi Specialty Care’s strategy. As a forward‑leaning organization, Sanofi aims to promote scientific innovation and enable sustainable patient access to its Specialty Care portfolio and immunology franchises. The Global PA team is organized by Therapeutic Areas and provides support across key geographies.
About the Role The Head, Dermatology and Immunology Policy ("Head") serves as a PA expert for the Global Alliance Immunology Franchise and Global Sanofi Immunology Franchise. The Head is a critical partner to Dermatology Therapeutic Area Leads across both franchises, leading disease‑level market‑shaping strategy and policy prioritization in collaboration with key markets and corporate stakeholders. The Head leads global disease‑related external engagement, coalition building, and thought leadership, overseeing market‑shaping needs for key assets and indications with support from the GPA Lead, Dermatology.
In addition to dermatology leadership, the Head is the GPA Immunology team’s liaison with Corporate Public Affairs and Corporate Policy to advance policy priorities and address system‑level market‑shaping issues that impact the success of Sanofi’s immunology franchises worldwide.
Responsibilities
Lead development and execution of the global PA strategy for dermatology in collaboration with alliance partners, key global functions, and local affiliates, focusing on advancing dermatology‑related policy prioritization, supporting high‑priority dermatology business objectives, and preparing the ecosystem for significant launches in the dermatology space.
Build expertise and knowledge of immunology and associated dermatological disease states within the global PA community.
Continuously share insights on patient community needs and expectations with the internal team and serve as a trusted, knowledgeable resource on patient‑facing issues in the dermatology space.
Reinforce and demonstrate Sanofi’s long‑standing position as a leader in innovation and patient commitment in dermatology and immunology more broadly.
Understand and identify important trends likely to impact business strategy – monitor and analyze potential threats and opportunities from external developments and communicate them effectively to franchise leadership, providing counsel on how to address them.
Collaborate with internal cross‑functional partners (commercial, market access, medical, regulatory, R&D, and other commercial teams) to engage in relevant policy, guidelines, and decision‑making efforts that optimize patient care delivery and ensure appropriate access to advanced therapies.
Serve as the internal global lead for developing strategic partnerships with key stakeholders and patient groups to bring needed solutions to policy and patient access issues affecting advanced immunological therapies, in line with franchise priorities and company positioning.
Develop and execute policy/advocacy positioning platforms and stakeholder engagement strategies for senior franchise leadership to establish Sanofi’s commitment to immunology and address key policy and reputation issues.
Work with local PA teams to ensure global strategies reflect local realities, relevance, and utility of global tools.
Leverage resources and expertise across US and Corporate Affairs functions, secure alignment, and champion a unified voice.
Qualifications
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree (accredited four‑year college or university, e.g., political science, law, economics, medicine, or pharmacy) is required.
Post‑graduate degree in public health, public policy, health policy, or economics is preferred.
A minimum of 10 years of combined professional experience across Public Affairs, Market Access, Policy, or Government Affairs with policy‑shaping responsibilities is required.
Selected candidate will have current or prior experience in developing system‑level and disease‑level policy and advocacy strategies at the global level, and advanced responsibilities in an industry (or advocacy organization) PA role.
This position requires strong collaboration across Local, Regional, and Global teams.
Identified candidates will have proven experience in developing and leading within a highly matrixed environment.
Previous experience partnering with cross‑functional teams is strongly preferred (e.g., Medical, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, Communications).
Position may require up to 30% overall travel.
The role will be based in the US (Cambridge, MA or Washington, D.C. only).
Required Competencies
Strategic thinker with demonstrated understanding of the strategic role of PA in driving business success.
Solid track record in translating strategy to action: developing high‑impact PA strategies, deploying PA tools and tactics to meet business objectives.
Strong leader with proven ability to build consensus, influence debate, and mobilize teams around a position or cause.
Team player, skilled in collaboration, and able to work and lead with ease cross‑functionally and within a matrix.
Working knowledge of policy and political environments, legislative processes, and the role of supra‑national bodies.
Skilled at developing and cultivating relationships with patient organizations, think tanks, medical societies, public health entities, and other strategic partners.
Strong knowledge of stakeholder groups, including multi‑lateral institutions, trade associations, and patient organizations.
Knowledge of the healthcare industry, appreciation of critical trends shaping the operating landscape and relevance to industry/ business strategy.
Demonstrated ability to work with teams of experts and senior leaders in a highly matrixed organization.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong written and oral skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex policy and scientific issues into understandable lay language. (Submission of a policy‑focused writing sample, persuasive “op‑ed” writing sample on a policy/advocacy topic, and/or an example of policy or issue messaging or campaign activation for assessment by the hiring manager is required for consideration of this role.)
Comfortable in ambiguous settings and operating effectively in fast‑paced environments.
Benefits
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 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affimative 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 or domestic partnership status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Compensation All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information is available on the company website.
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