Corporate Communications Lead
Sanofi
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Reading
Contract type: Full time

- Location: Reading, UK
The Corporate Communications Lead is responsible for developing, managing and leading Sanofi’s corporate communications strategy in the UK and Ireland. The role ensures effective and measurable communication initiatives that protect and enhance Sanofi’s reputation, positively shape the external environment, and position Sanofi as a leader among key stakeholders. This includes external engagement with media, government, patient organisations and other partners, as well as internal employee engagement to support culture transformation and talent retention.
We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?
Main Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of the overall corporate communications strategy for Sanofi in the UK & Ireland.
- Provide strategic communications counsel to senior leaders and implement an executive communications strategy that enhances visibility and reputation.
- Develop integrated communications programmes across media, digital, owned and shared channels to support business priorities and strengthen reputation.
- Drive employee engagement strategies to support culture transformation and internal/external engagement.
- Manage corporate messaging and storytelling to position Sanofi as an industry leader.
- Lead and develop a high-performing team, ensuring alignment with Sanofi priorities.
- Oversee responsible budget management and resourcing of communications activities.
- Experience in healthcare organisations and/or communications agencies, with strong knowledge of the UK media landscape.
- Skilled in designing and executing integrated communication strategies across external and internal audiences.
- Strong strategic, oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior leaders and diverse stakeholders.
- Knowledge of the UK & Ireland external environment and key policy issues relevant to Sanofi.
- Experience managing teams and delivering projects across complex, matrixed organisations.
- Strong digital and social media expertise in building reputation and engagement.
- Proven ability to provide strategic communications advice to executives and manage multiple priorities in fast-paced settings.
- A global healthcare leader committed to transforming the practice of medicine.
- A diverse and inclusive workplace where your professional growth is supported.
- The opportunity to make a real impact on patients, healthcare systems and communities.
- Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
- Be part of a Corporate Affairs team driving Sanofi’s reputation, culture and engagement in the UK & Ireland.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to offering interviews to candidates who request consideration under the Scheme and meet the minimum requirements for this role.
If you have a disability and require adjustments for the interview process, please email us at [email protected]. We are dedicated to ensuring an inclusive and supportive experience for all applicants.
nullPursue 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.
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