Corporate Affairs Coordinator - Student Placement

At Sanofi, we're committed to providing the next-gen healthcare that patients and customers need. As the Corporate Affairs Coordinator you will help to deliver support to priority areas for Sanofi. This will include assisting with the planning, development and implementation of communications and public affairs programmes aligned to business priorities. You will gain experience across a range of healthcare topics and disease areas, as well as multiple channels and with external stakeholders; digital communications such as websites and social media, traditional (news) media, policymaker meetings, Government meetings. 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:

• Align with the BU comms and public affairs teams to support activities which shape the external environment, enhance Sanofi's reputation and position Sanofi as an industry leader.
• In partnership with our external Communications/ Public Affairs agencies, help deliver a scheduled programme of activity.
• Work with internal corporate communications so colleagues feel engaged and informed.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand the businesses needs and assist via proactive communications and public affairs activities.
• Develop and activate of communication/corporate affairs campaigns with team members across all channels (traditional media, social media, website), including engagement with influencers, patient groups, members of parliament and Healthcare Professionals.
• Help to manage UK & Irish corporate websites and social media channels, including audience data analysis, social media performance and analytics, monitoring interactions and content creation.
• Help to monitor the external communications environment, particularly the digital and social media landscape.
• Assist Public Affairs colleagues in development of briefing documents and preparation for external meetings with stakeholders such as MPs.
• Help with administrative and organizational tasks, such as setting up meetings, taking meeting notes, booking logistics, etc.
  
  Currently in university education in an undergraduate degree and will be at the time of starting the placement in Summer 2025 e.g. will not be completing degree and then starting the placement.
• An interest or understanding in any of the following would be relevant: Health Policy, Communications, Media Relations, Lobbying, Patient Advocacy, and Stakeholder Management.
• Interest in potentially working in the pharmaceutical industry or healthcare and desire to further develop knowledge and skills relating to this role/ sector.
• Experience of Office 365, together with PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Detail-orientated, organised and adaptable (able to work under pressure and with tight deadlines).
• Good communicator with excellent all-around writing and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with a positive attitude, always acting with a high degree of personal and professional integrity.
  
  Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people.
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. Watch our ALL IN video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=67s) and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com (https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness) ! Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions. With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi (https://youtu.be/96EwNjb1TLo) As an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live. All in for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sanofi - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=2s)


• 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.
• Experience a great insight into the pharmaceutical industry
Pursue Progress . Discover Extraordinary . Progress doesn't happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let's pursue progress. And let's discover extraordinary together. Visas for those who do not already have the right to work in the UK will be considered on a case by case basis according to business needs and resources. At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. Watch our ALL IN video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=67s) and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com (https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness) !