Location: Stockholm, Sweden - Hybrid working policy-3 days per week working from the office in Stockholm - Some representation outside working hours and local travelling will be required About the job About Sanofi: We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Within the framework of Sanofi global business strategy and assigned therapeutic areas, prepares, implements, and carries out public relations strategy and policy, to support the company’s objectives achievement, to create a favourable business environment for the company in public, state administration and non-governmental organizations including patient advocacy groups. · Increase Sanofi visibility and position as a trusted Public Health partner and opinion leader in the pharmaceutical and Healthcare environment. · Build trust, preserve and develop the reputation of the company as a patient focused company and strengthen patient advocacy groups in Sweden to help them being perceived as a partner in communication with the decision makers. · Build and manage strategic relationships in order to leverage business, advocate Sanofi added values to deliver full services offer for healthcare, support the business in attaining its commercial and market share objectives, and contribute to the development of our growth platforms and key products. · Maintain a high level of knowledge with regards to the scientific and commercial developments in the therapeutic area(s). · Have a strong and updated knowledge of healthcare system and reimbursement process. Geographical scope of the job: Sweden. Internal stakeholders: Market access team, GBU heads, medical organization, country council. External stakeholders: Public decision- and policy makers, health sector key stakeholders. Main responsibilities: · Support the Head of MA&PA in developing and executing public affairs strategy for Sweden · Monitor and analyze the Swedish political and healthcare policy landscape; provide strategic insights to internal stakeholders · Build and maintain a strong network of decision makers, regional health authorities, and national bodies (TLV, Läkemedelsverket, Socialstyrelsen, SKR, 21 Regioner) · Contribute to product launch strategies, TLV reimbursement processes, and public awareness campaigns · Represent Sanofi in LIF industry association working groups · Manage relationships with Swedish patient organizations (PAGs) across assigned GBUs · Support PAG capability building, events, and disease advocacy initiatives in alignment with Market Access, Medical, and Marketing · Identify opportunities to strengthen patient advocacy and improve patient outcomes · Foster innovative approaches to stakeholder engagement, including digital tools and best practices · Ensure full compliance with LIF Ethical Rules (LER) and Sanofi's global policies · Report all healthcare and patient interactions into the four LIF transparency databases; coordinate with the Transparency Officer and Transparency Reporting Specialist · Uphold Sanofi's Code of Ethics, values, and Social Charter in all activities About you Knowledge, Skills & Competencies / Language · Business understanding and ability to assimilate legal, commercial, financial aspects and their impact on the Public Affairs function and on whole company activity in Sweden and Nordics. · Strategic view of the Swedish health environment in general and preferably the pharmaceutical industry. · Very good communication and interpersonal relations skills. Strong influence and negotiations abilities. · Strategic and analytic thinking skills with a holistic perspective, ability to synthetize and communicate effectively to various parties. · Team-player, innovative and creative, with mid &long perspective vision and initiative, able to generate helicopter view, highly valuing compliance and integrity, adaptable in complex situations, able to handle pressure and commit to deadlines. · Deep loyalty and confidentiality. · Ability to work efficiently in a matrix organization, developing strong relationships with leaders, colleagues, and other internal key stakeholders. · At ease with managing ambiguity and complex relationships. · Service minded and willing to stretch and go the extra mile for the benefit of the team, business units and the company. · Driven, curious, change minded and dedicated. · Strong communication skills in Swedish, English proficiency. Qualifications · At least 3-5 years of experience in Public Affairs/Politics/Policy shaping with a relevant network of key stakeholders in Sweden. · Experience working within a political environment or active engagement with a political party. · Higher education degree in public relation/communication/politics/health economic/social sciences/health education, further and business education would be an advantage. · Ability to engage people & collaborate transversally. · A digital mindset and computer literacy. Proficiency in MS Office applications. Why choose us? · Help shape the future of care for chronic and complex conditions. · Drive meaningful change in a streamlined, AI-powered organization that values smart, modern ways of working. · Expand your leadership impact through cross-functional collaboration and international career paths. · Enjoy a well-rounded rewards package that supports your success - with top-tier healthcare, flexible working, and 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave. · Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive team. · Enjoy a vibrant, international work environment. · A comprehensive rewards package. · Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits and the possibility to work 2 days per week from home. Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary. Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together. At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. #LI-EUR #LI-HYBRID Pursue progress , discover extraordinary Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people. At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity. Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com ! The salary range for this position is :kr640 000,00 - kr853 333 Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.

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