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About the Role

This is a newly created, high-impact position that brings together two critical public affairs functions under a single, integrated mandate dedicated exclusively to Sanofi's vaccines portfolio in Canada. As Public Affairs Lead -National Vaccines you will serve simultaneously as Sanofi Canada's primary relationship owner and strategist for Government relations and national patient advocacy groups and health coalitions specific to vaccines. This dual mandate reflects Sanofi's recognition that advancing vaccine confidence and immunization policy in Canada requires a unified, coordinated approach — one that connects the voices of patients and communities directly to the policy decisions that shape access to vaccines across the country.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead the national patient organization engagement strategy for Sanofi's vaccines portfolio, building trusted, long-term partnerships with patient advocacy groups (PAGs), disease-specific associations, and health coalitions across Canada.
Design and execute integrated stakeholder engagement plans (SEPs) aligned to vaccine confidence, disease awareness, and immunization uptake objectives, ensuring engagement activities are purposeful, measurable, and grounded in shared value with external partners.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams — including Medical, Market Access, Commercial, Regulatory, and Communications — to ensure that patient insights and community perspectives meaningfully inform brand strategy, launch readiness, and policy positions.
Lead the development of unbranded patient-facing educational resources and disease awareness campaigns in partnership with PAGs, supporting informed decision-making and strengthening public trust in immunization.
Represent Sanofi at national patient organization forums, immunization coalitions such as Immunize Canada, and multi-stakeholder summits, positioning Sanofi as a credible, values-driven partner in Canada's public health ecosystem.
Ensure all PAG engagements are conducted in full compliance with Sanofi's Global Operating Procedures (GOPs), the Interactions with Patients, Patient Advocates & PAGs policy, and all applicable Canadian regulations and industry codes of conduct.
Track and report on stakeholder engagement key performance indicators, including stakeholder behavior change, coalition creation, favorable media and digital coverage, and the receptivity of the policy environment to Sanofi's immunization priorities.
Develop and execute the national government relations strategy for Sanofi's vaccines portfolio, engaging federal and provincial/territorial health authorities, to advance Sanofi's immunization agenda across Canada.
Build and maintain productive, trust-based relationships with key government stakeholders, including Health Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) provincial and territorial Chief Medical Officers of Health, relevant parliamentary committees and health ministries.
Monitor, analyze, and respond to the evolving Canadian immunization policy landscape, including NACI recommendations (led by medical) provincial immunization schedules, and public funding decisions such as the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program and provincial formulary listings.
Lead policy advocacy efforts to support life-course immunization, strengthen vaccine confidence, and advance the inclusion of Sanofi vaccines in publicly funded immunization programs at the federal and provincial/territorial levels.
Develop evidence-based policy briefs, position papers, and government submissions that articulate the public health value of Sanofi's vaccines and advance the company's immunization policy priorities in a credible and transparent manner.
Engage with trade associations including Innovative Medicines Canada and BIOTECanada, and participate in cross-industry coalitions to amplify shared immunization policy priorities and strengthen the collective voice of the industry on vaccine access and confidence.
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments that may impact vaccine access, pricing, or procurement, and provide timely strategic intelligence and analysis to internal stakeholders across the Market Access & Public Affairs and Vaccines Business Unit teams.
Support vaccines pricing, contracting and business operations team, contributing a public affairs perspective to competitive positioning.
Lead Sanofi Toronto Campus’ engagements with Municipal Affairs and the City of Toronto.
Serve as the vaccines public affairs lead within the Canadian Market Access & Public Affairs team, contributing to integrated brand plans, launch readiness activities, and the annual Corporate Affairs Plan for Canada.
Represents Sanofi Public Affairs on the Vaccines Leadership Team and on Brand Teams
Develop and maintain a comprehensive stakeholder mapping and landscape analysis for the Canadian vaccines ecosystem, providing the organization with a clear, current picture of the external environment, key influencers, and emerging risks and opportunities.
Lead the design and execution of multi-stakeholder coalitions that bring together patient organizations, medical societies, government bodies, and healthcare professionals around shared immunization goals, fostering durable alliances that extend beyond any single product or campaign.
Provide strategic counsel to the Head of Market Access & Public Affairs Canada and the Vaccines Business Unit leadership on external environment trends, policy risks, stakeholder dynamics, and opportunities to advance Sanofi's position as a trusted partner in Canadian public health.
Contribute to global and MCO public affairs initiatives, sharing Canadian best practices and aligning with international vaccine confidence strategies, including Sanofi's global life-course immunization agenda.
Manage agency partners, external consultants, and project budgets associated with public affairs activities, ensuring resources are deployed effectively and in alignment with strategic priorities.
Ensure full compliance with Sanofi's Code of Ethics, anti-corruption policies, and all applicable Canadian lobbying regulations, including the federal Lobbying Act and relevant provincial equivalents.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Public Affairs, Political Science, Health Policy, Life Sciences, Communications, or a related field; an advanced degree (Master's or equivalent) is preferred.
Minimum 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in public affairs, government relations, or stakeholder engagement within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or broader health sector.
Demonstrated experience engaging with Canadian federal and provincial health authorities, including Health Canada, PHAC, and provincial Ministries of Health.
Proven track record of building and managing meaningful, long-term relationships with patient advocacy groups and health coalitions in Canada.
Deep knowledge of the Canadian immunization policy landscape, including NACI advisory processes, provincial and territorial immunization programs, and public funding mechanisms.
Experience developing and executing stakeholder engagement plans (SEPs) and policy advocacy strategies that deliver measurable outcomes.
Strong understanding of Canadian lobbying regulations and pharmaceutical industry codes of conduct, including Innovative Medicines Canada's Code of Ethical Practices.
Bilingual proficiency in English and French is preferred
Experience in vaccines, infectious disease, or respiratory health public affairs.
Existing relationships with key Canadian patient organizations and government stakeholders in the immunization and public health space.
Familiarity with Sanofi's Integrated Patient Engagement (IPE) framework and Global Operating Procedures governing interactions with patients, patient advocates, and PAGs.

Skills

Public Affairs
Government Relations
Stakeholder Engagement
Vaccine Confidence
Immunization Policy
Relationship Building
Strategic Planning
Policy Advocacy
Communication
Collaboration
Project Management
Budget Management
Compliance
Bilingualism (English/French)

Location

Toronto, Canada

Work Type

Remote

Experience Level

7 to 10 years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

$144,100.00 - $208,166.66

Benefits

Competitive total compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Meaningful career development opportunities
Access to Sanofi's global learning platforms
Skills Power framework
International public affairs communities of practice
Flexible hybrid work arrangements

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to culture, inclusion, and experience.
Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives.
We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants.
Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.
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.