Position Title: Head of Public Affairs
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Vision
• Develop, own, and execute a comprehensive public affairs strategy for China, aligned with Sanofi's global priorities and local business objectives
• Provide top-level strategic vision and direction for the Public Affairs function, with significant impact on Group targets
• Lead policy development and advocacy initiatives that advance Sanofi's mission and strengthen its position in China
• Drive alignment between China public affairs priorities and global public affairs frameworks
• Anticipate and proactively respond to the evolving policy and regulatory landscape in China's healthcare sector
Government & Institutional Relations
• Build, maintain, and leverage high-level relationships with key government stakeholders including NHSA, NMPA, NHC, NDRC, and other relevant authorities
• Navigate China's complex political and regulatory landscape with sophistication and cultural intelligence
• Represent Sanofi in high-level institutional dialogues, industry associations, and government forums
• Develop and maintain Sanofi's positioning as a trusted partner to Chinese government and healthcare authorities
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and translate insights into actionable strategies for the business
Patient Advocacy & Engagement
• Champion patient-centric advocacy programs that advance healthcare access and improve patient outcomes in China
• Build and sustain strategic partnerships with patient organizations, advocacy groups, and disease communities
• Advance healthcare access and policy reform initiatives that benefit patients across Sanofi's therapeutic areas
• Integrate patient voice into public affairs strategies and external engagement activities
• Collaborate with medical and commercial teams to ensure patient advocacy efforts support broader business and access objectives
Stakeholder Management
• Manage complex, multi-layered stakeholder ecosystems across government, industry, civil society, and media
• Lead crisis management and issues response, protecting and enhancing Sanofi's reputation in China
• Coordinate cross-functional public affairs initiatives, ensuring coherent and consistent external messaging
• Serve as a senior spokesperson and thought leader representing Sanofi's positions on key healthcare policy issues
• Build and lead a high-performing public affairs team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning
Launch Strategy & Market Access
• Support product launch strategies through targeted policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement
• Shape the market access environment by influencing reimbursement policies, pricing frameworks, and formulary inclusion processes
• Collaborate closely with commercial, medical, and market access teams to align public affairs activities with launch timelines and access goals
• Leverage public affairs levers to accelerate patient access to innovative medicines and vaccines
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
• Advanced degree (Master's or above) in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related field
• 15+ years of progressive experience in public affairs, government relations, policy advocacy, or related fields, with demonstrated career progression into senior leadership
• Proven track record in senior leadership roles with accountability for strategic outcomes and team management
• Deep understanding of China's healthcare system, political landscape, and regulatory environment
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