Global Scientific & Medical Publications Lead, Vaccines

Responsibilities

• Manage the development, execution, and dissemination of scientific and medical publications for Sanofi Vaccines
• Lead publication planning and operational activities for selected franchises and products
• Ensure company-wide compliance with Sanofi policies and Good Publication Practices (GPP)
• Manage direct resources and collaborate with global hubs for medical writing, editing, and journal submissions
• Lead the development and implementation of the Publication Plan process and governance
• Act as the Vaccine Medical representative in scientific and publication communities to ensure business needs are met
• Provide day-to-day management, coaching, and mentorship to the Scientific & Medical Publications team
• Oversee accurate and timely budget management for team projects

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Public Health, or a related field (Advanced degree such as MS, MD, PhD, or PharmD preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• At least 3 years of dedicated medical publications experience
• Strong working knowledge of ICMJE and Good Publication Practice (GPP) guidelines
• Excellent project management skills
• Proven ability to build strong internal and external working relationships
• Experience working within large multinational teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience specifically within vaccines or public health
• Previous experience in people management and leadership
• Experience in medical affairs at a global, regional, or local level

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth through promotions or lateral moves
• Thoughtful rewards package recognizing individual contributions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits
• High-quality healthcare and wellness programs
• At least 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave

About the Company

Sanofi is a global healthcare leader dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine. In the Vaccines division, we leverage cutting-edge science—including mRNA platforms and AI-driven insights—to protect hundreds of millions of people from infectious diseases worldwide.