Public affairs Jobs in Chicago, IL

Lead, Public Affairs And Patient Advocacy - Immunology

Join the team transforming care for people with immune challenges, rare diseases, cancers, and neurological conditions. In Specialty Care, you'll help deliver breakthrough treatments that bring hope to patients with some of the highest unmet needs. Lead strategic public affairs and patient advocacy initiatives for Sanofi's emphasis on dermatology assets. Drive data-driven engagement with patient advocacy organizations, policymakers, and stakeholders to enhance patient access, improve health outcomes, and advance business objectives in a fast-paced, evolving healthcare landscape.

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 execute comprehensive public affairs and patient advocacy strategies for Immunology commercial-stage assets
• Design and implement data-driven initiatives to build strategic relationships with patient advocacy groups, focusing on access and affordability
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders to align patient advocacy strategies with business priorities
• Manage alliance partnerships and coalition building activities to strengthen advocacy positioning
• Create and execute innovative advocacy programs that differentiate Sanofi in the competitive immunology landscape
• Drive policy initiatives that support favorable market access and reimbursement environments
• Serve as primary external-facing representative with patient advocacy organizations and stakeholders
• Identify emerging trends and insights from the advocacy landscape to inform business strategy

About You

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

About Our Ideal Candidate

We seek a dynamic professional who combines strategic thinking with authentic relationship-building skills. Our ideal candidate demonstrates intellectual curiosity about the evolving immunology landscape and possesses the emotional intelligence to navigate complex stakeholder relationships with empathy and cultural competency. You are naturally collaborative, building coalitions across diverse patient communities while maintaining an entrepreneurial mindset that drives innovative advocacy solutions. The successful candidate thrives in ambiguous environments, demonstrating resilience when facing policy setbacks and the agility to pivot strategies as the healthcare landscape evolves. You possess strong persuasive communication skills and the ability to influence without authority, while maintaining an unwavering ethical compass that balances business objectives with genuine patient advocacy. We value candidates who bring systems thinking to complex challenges, combining scientific acumen with the persistence needed for long-term advocacy goals. Most importantly, you demonstrate deep patient empathy and authentic commitment to improving outcomes for those living with immunologic conditions.

Core Competencies

Travel is required, estimated at 35%.

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 it's 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.

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 or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.