Public Affairs Manager

Public Affairs Manager page is loaded## Public Affairs Managerlocations : Riyadhtime type : Full timeposted on : Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply : End Date : September 12, 2025 (6 days left to apply)job requisition id : R ## JOB TITLE : Public Affairs Manager - Specialty Care## ## JOB PURPOSE

• ## Drive strategy, engagement, and activation of external stakeholders to influence healthcare policies and secure patient access to medicines and vaccines
• ## Build and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders to shape the healthcare environment
• ## Lead collaborations with patient advocacy groups and champion patient perspectives across the organization
• ## Coordinate internal and external voices to achieve business objectives## KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES## Strategic Health Policy & Stakeholder Management and Diplomacy (40%)
• ## Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials and Key Opinion Leaders
• ## Lead and execute policy strategies to accelerate diagnosis and create market conditions for broad access
• ## Monitor and analyze new & upcoming regulations from health authorities
• ## Develop innovative approaches for access and engage health authorities in patient management
• ## Drive cross-functional collaboration to align public affairs strategies with commercial objectives## ## External Engagement & Market Access (30%)
• ## Design and implement creative approaches for stakeholder engagement
• ## Develop specific tools and materials for external engagement including policy narratives
• ## Set up advisory boards with policy experts and build industry coalitions
• ## Ensure Public Affairs and business strategies align with government priorities
• ## Coordinate Sanofi activities and projects with relevant authorities## Patient Advocacy & Healthcare Environment (10%)## Lead patient advocacy initiatives and develop innovative support programs
• ## Analyze and present insights from the healthcare environment
• ## Cultivate strategic partnerships with patient associations
• ## Monitor and report on healthcare trends and policy changes## Project & Event Management, Reporting and Digital Innovation (20%)
• ## Setup and maintain dashboards for ongoing activities and projects
• ## Provide strategic guidance on reimbursement topics
• ## Update teams on project progress and success
• ## Ensure compliance with HSE policies
• ## Lead digital transformation initiatives within public affairs## ## KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS## Internal : All functional teams## External :
• ## Ministry of Health and health authorities
• ## Government institutions and regulatory bodies
• ## Research centers and universities
• ## Scientific and disease societies
• ## Patient advocacy groups
• ## Healthcare policymakers## REQUIREMENTS## Education & Experience
• ## Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Public Health, or related field
• ## Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in healthcare, with 5+ years in market access / public affairs
• ## Specialty Care experience is a plus## Skills & Competencies
• ## Excellent strategic thinking and analytical skills
• ## Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities
• ## Strong political acumen and stakeholder management skills
• ## Proven track record in influencing policy changes
• ## Proficiency in project management
• ## Ethical decision-making with commitment to compliance
• ## Fluency in English and local language## # Pursue
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