Communication Lead

COMMUNICATIONS LEAD – SANOFI GREATER GULF

LOCATION: DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

About The Job

Ready to push the limits of whats possible? Join Sanofi in one of our most dynamic regions and play a vital part in transforming healthcare across the Greater Gulf while helping to make an impact on millions of patients lives.

At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve peoples lives. The Communications Department at Sanofi Greater Gulf is a strategic business function that drives meaningful connections between our breakthrough innovations and the communities we serve. As a collaborative partner to leadership and cross-functional teams, we shape narratives that inspire, inform, and ultimately contribute to better patient outcomes across the region.

This role combines the art of storytelling with the science of strategic communication, positioning you at the heart of our mission to deliver hope through transformative healthcare solutions.

Main Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnering & Internal Engagement

• Drive Organizational Alignment: Act as the primary Communications Business Partner to General Managers and Global Business Units (GBUs), with a specific focus on Vaccines.
• Elevate Employee Experience: Create and execute internal communication strategies that build excitement and foster a connected culture. Connect employees to the patient impact of our products through compelling storytelling.
• Digital Channel Excellence: oversee and modernize internal channels (Intranet, Viva Engage, town halls) to ensure effective information flow and high engagement across the affiliate.
• Content Strategy: Develop high-quality internal content, including executive speeches, features, and strategic briefing documents that reinforce business priorities.
  
  

• Media Relations Strategy: Act as the primary media point of contact, building and maintaining robust relationships with top-tier outlets, healthcare journalists, and relevant social media influencers. Manage external PR agencies to create communication tools and effectively manage media interactionsIntegrated Communication Plans: Develop and implement external communication strategies that support brand teams and raise awareness of key therapeutic areas.
• Content & Narrative Development: Craft impactful external content, including press releases, fact sheets, and speeches, designed to shape the external narrative and support product milestones.
• Digital & Social Impact: Manage Sanofi Gulf’s external digital footprint, driving the content strategy for platforms such as the corporate website, LinkedIn, and Instagram to amplify our voice in the market. Collaborate with social media agencies to create impactful communication tools and execute campaigns.
  
  

• Patient Centricity: Ensure all communication strategies, whether internal or external, ultimately contribute to the performance of the business and its impact on millions of people.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate closely with Medico-Marketing teams to ensure communication supports patient outcomes and therapeutic goals.
  
  

• Strategic Leadership: Take personal accountability to use experience and knowledge to drive ethical leadership and governance in all communication efforts.
• External Impact: Actively work with external partners to push the boundaries of traditional communication through PR and event agencies.
  
  

• Collaboration: Build strong relationships with key functions, the Leadership Team, and Country Chairs to ensure unified messaging.
• Safety and Well-being: Care for personal safety and the safety of others by cooperating with the company to ensure a safe place of work and reporting any incidents immediately.
  
  

• Commitment to Ethics: Maintain the highest professional standards in line with the Code of Ethics, acting as a guardian of the Company’s reputation.
• Accountability: Take personal accountability for understanding and applying all relevant Sanofi policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Safety First: Actively support a safe working environment by adhering to safety rules and reporting any incidents or risks immediately.
  
  

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Make a meaningful impact on patient lives while advancing your career in pharmaceutical communication within a global leader committed to transforming healthcare.
• Discover opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career within a dynamic regional hub.
  
  

• Education: Bachelors degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field
• Experience: Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in corporate communications, preferably within pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
• Track Record: Proven success in both internal and external communications with demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Regional Expertise: Strong understanding of the Greater Gulf regions media landscape, cultural nuances, and business environment
• Communication Excellence: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic proficiency is highly valued
• Digital Proficiency: Experience managing digital communication platforms, social media strategies, and content management systems
• Project Management: Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines
• Collaboration Skills: Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multiple functions and organizational levels
• Regulatory Awareness: Understanding of pharmaceutical compliance requirements and regulatory communication protocols