About The Job
The Country Communications Manager leads and oversees all internal and external communications strategies at the country level. This role manages corporate messaging, media relations, and stakeholder communications while ensuring alignment with global communication objectives and local market needs.
Overall Responsibilities
- Lead communication strategies for Thailand
- Oversee both corporate and therapeutic area communications
- Manage corporate messaging and brand positioning in the local market
- Develop and implement internal and external communication plans
- Coordinate media relations and press activities
- Manage stakeholder communications and relationships
- Ensure alignment between global communication objectives and local market needs
- Lead crisis communication management when needed
- Oversee digital communications and social media strategy
- Support executive communications for country leadership
Strategic Communications Leadership
- Lead the development and execution of integrated communications strategies aligned with MCO and global priorities
- Design and implement annual communications plans with measurable KPIs
- Drive narrative development for market-specific initiatives and campaigns
- Provide strategic counsel to Country Lead and Leadership Team
External Communications & Media Relations
- Manage relationships with key media contacts across business and healthcare sectors
- Develop and maintain crisis communications protocols
- Oversee local adaptation and dissemination of global communications assets as applicable
Internal Communications
- Lead internal communications for Thailand affiliate
- Manage internal communications channels including townhalls and leadership communications
- Support change management communications for organizational initiatives
Digital & Social Media
- Oversee local social media presence across platforms whenever applicable
- Ensure compliance with global social media guidelines
Issues & Crisis Management
- Lead local crisis communications response
- Maintain and update crisis communications manual
- Conduct media training for spokespersons
- Monitor potential issues and develop mitigation strategies
- Participate in crisis simulation exercises
About You
- At least 5-years experiences in communications leadership roles in pharmaceutical companies. Candidates are expected to have experience and a background in Communications, Corporate Affairs, and Public Affairs.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical industry and healthcare communications
- Experience managing both internal and external communications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong leadership and team management abilities
- Experience in managing communications in complex, regulated environment
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 it's through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
- Collaborate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment focused on continuous learning and professional development.
- Drive process improvement and innovation in partnership with a motivated and supportive team.
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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.
