Corporate Affairs Vaccines Lead Poland & CSE MCO
About the role
About Sanofi
Role Summary
1. Poland – Strategic & Operational Ownership
Policy & Advocacy Strategy
Stakeholder Engagement & Influence
Landscape Intelligence & Strategic Counsel
Communications Strategy & Execution
Executive & Thought Leadership Communications
Operational Delivery
- Lead public affairs activities in support of NIP listing and reimbursement submissions for priority Vaccines portfolio assets in Poland in close collaboration with Market Access and Franchise teams.
- Develop and execute vaccine confidence programs in partnership with healthcare professional associations, patient groups and public health bodies.
- Engage with Ministry of Health, National Institute of Public Health and Expert Advisory Group on Immunization to advance Sanofi's immunization policy agenda.
- Support tender strategy communications and stakeholder engagement for key vaccines tenders in Poland.
- Manage day-to-day execution of Public Affairs and Communications activities, including media relations, advocacy campaigns, policy engagement, and stakeholder events for Vaccines in Poland.
- Support the local reimbursement process as part of the Brand/Launch team by leading relevant public affairs and communication activities.
- Lead crisis and reputation management activities related to Vaccines in Poland when required, in alignment with global and MCO guidelines.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Representation
- Represent Sanofi in Vaccines Trade Association committees, ensuring internal alignment with the Country Lead, Vaccines GM, Poland CA Lead, and CSE CA Head.
- Collaborate with the CA Poland Lead to secure a One Sanofi approach toward the external ecosystem.
Regional Strategy Alignment
The CSE MCO encompasses markets at varying stages of immunization program maturity hence the role holder must navigate this diversity with tailored strategy through partnering with Corporate Affairs Leads across CSE MCO countries to co-develop, align and ensure consistency of local Public Affairs and Communications strategies for Vaccines, balancing regional and global priorities with local market specificities. Monitors strategy execution together with the local Vx / CA team and work on relevant adjustments if necessary.
- Map and monitor NIP inclusion timelines and introduction priorities, reimbursement decisions, tender calendars across CSE market to anticipate advocacy windows and coordinate regional action.
- Facilitate cross-country learning on vaccine hesitancy mitigation strategies and disease awareness campaigns, leveraging best practices from within and outside CSE MCO.
- Coordinate regional positioning on shared policy challenges (e.g. adult immunization advocacy, RSV prevention frameworks / respiratory frameworks, procurement processes, vaccines funding ring fencing) to amplify Sanofi's voice across the region.
- Identify opportunities and risks across priority geographies that could impact Sanofi's business objectives.
- Monitor and anticipate the external policy and regulatory environment across CSE MCO countries, translating intelligence into actionable strategic recommendations for leadership and country teams
- In partnership with country Corporate Affairs & leadership teams develop and maintain a comprehensive, live stakeholder engagement plan across Key Markets (policy influencers, policymakers, patient organizations, trade associations, government bodies).
- Supports the country Corporate Affairs to develop and maintain a comprehensive communication strategy by implementing the global market-shaping communications, with branded and unbranded communications programs, with a particular focus on pipeline and launch assets, disease awareness campaigns that build momentum and stakeholder confidence ahead of key milestones
Knowledge-Sharing & Capability Support
Integrated Communications
Primary Global Contact & Two-Way Bridge
Regional Intelligence Contribution
Strategic Business Advisor
One Sanofi Approach
Cross-Functional Alignment
Compliance
Experience & Education
- Significant experience (minimum 7 years) in Public Affairs and/or Communications, ideally within the pharmaceutical, vaccines or broader healthcare sector.
- Proven track record of engaging with government bodies, health authorities and policy stakeholders in Poland; regional CSE experience is a strong advantage.
- Demonstrated experience working in or with matrix and multi-country organizations.
- Experience in vaccine policy, immunization advocacy, NIP engagement, or public health communications is required.
- University degree in Communications, Political or Social Sciences, Public Affairs, Public Health, or a related field; a Master's degree is an advantage.
Skills & Competencies
Technical & Functional
- Political systems knowledge
- Policy advocacy and healthcare access
- Launch strategy and launch readiness
- Patient and stakeholder advocacy
- Media relations
- Crisis and reputation management
Transversal
- Strategic thinking and decision-making
- Business acumen
- Communication skills, written and verbal
- Ability to influence and engage without direct authority across a complex matrix organization
- Strong collaborative mindset and cross-functional partnership skills
- Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and hands-on operational levels
Languages
- Fluency in Polish and English is required
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