Associate Director, U.S. Communications, Vaccines

# About the Job

We are an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Sanofi has an established and growing vaccines business in the U.S. and is seeking a strategic, creative, motivated, and experienced communications professional for the position of **Associate Director, U.S. Communications, Vaccines**. The role will support internal and external communications for the Vaccines business unit, as well as communicate Sanofi’s leadership, innovation, and commitment to public health—including our in‑market products, pipeline, and advocacy efforts. The position reports to the Head, U.S. Communications, Vaccines and is based in Morristown, New Jersey.

# 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.

# Main Responsibilities

– Develop and manage comprehensive communication strategies internally and externally to support the business unit’s brand priorities, including partnering with Global Media Relations team members dedicated to U.S. efforts to ensure aligned messaging and positioning.
– Provide strategic leadership in the creation and implementation of impactful communication programs, internally and externally, across brand areas. This includes but is not limited to disease awareness/brand integration programs; thought leadership content; branded communication activity; digital communications; and new product (vaccine) entries.
– Possess a strong working knowledge of the digital and social media landscape with the ability to deliver innovative approaches and plans within this growing and important space.
– Manage the work executed by the agency of record for communications.
– Liaise and partner with U.S. and global Corporate Affairs colleagues.

# About You

## Qualifications

– Strong ability to work effectively across functions, levels, and business units; proven collaborator
– Ability to counsel and work successfully with senior executives and communications peers
– Ability to research, develop, deliver, and measure communications strategies and plans with a goal of showcasing communications successes to internal and external audiences
– Expertise in communications concepts, practices, strategies, and tactics based on understanding of key audiences and corporate objectives
– Ability to assess risk and manage issues effectively
– Proactive, self‑starter with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
– Excellent networking and relationship‑building skills and the ability to interact confidently with various levels and functions

## Required Qualifications

– Bachelor’s degree; preferred in Communications, Business Administration, English, or Journalism
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills
– Excellent collaboration, negotiation, and influencing skills; demonstrated ability to work with senior leaders
– Strong issues‑management capabilities
– Strong organizational skills
– Experience in internal and external communications
– Ability to collaborate in a heavy matrix environment
– 6–10 years of corporate communications experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry; vaccines experience preferred but not mandatory

# Why Choose Us?

– Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future‑focused team.
– Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career—whether through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
– Enjoy a thoughtful, well‑crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
– Take good care of yourself and your family with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits, including high‑quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs, and at least 14 weeks of gender‑neutral parental leave.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership, or civil union status; sex; gender; gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status; liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including refusal to submit to genetic testing); or any other characteristic protected by law.

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.

# 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.

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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