Head of Scientific Communications Excellence

Role Overview

• Establish and drive a unified vision for scientific communications across GBUs and regions
• Develop governance structures and processes to ensure consistency in messaging, quality, and compliance
• Partner with Global Medical, R&D, GTMC and local country teams to align scientific narratives and communication strategies
• Champion best practices and standardization while allowing for appropriate country adaptation
• Lead the development of strategic scientific communication frameworks that articulate Sanofi's science story
• Ensure narratives are grounded in data, aligned with brand strategies, and resonate with diverse stakeholder audiences
• Drive innovation in storytelling approaches to maximize engagement and understanding
• Establish operational excellence standards across all scientific communication functions
• Implement continuous improvement methodologies to optimize processes, timelines, and resource utilization
• Drive efficiency through technology adoption, automation, and streamlined workflows
• Define and implement meaningful KPIs to measure the impact of scientific communications
• Ensure dashboards and reporting mechanisms are in place to provide visibility to leadership on performance
• Oversee end-to-end publication planning and operations, ensuring timely, high-quality, and compliant outputs
• Report on the impact of grants and donations on scientific and medical communities
• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team of scientific professionals
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous learning

Requirements

• Advanced degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in scientific communications, medical affairs, or related functions with 5+ years in senior leadership roles leading teams
• Deep expertise in publications, medical communications, and scientific content development with track record of innovative approaches
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, compliance standards, and industry guidelines (GPP, ICMJE, PhRMA Code, etc.)
• Background and experience in digital communications and emerging technologies
• Therapeutic area expertise aligned with Sanofi's portfolio
• Experience with organizational transformation and change management

Benefits

• High-quality healthcare
• Prevention and wellness programs
• At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave