Head of Public Affairs

• Build a strong relationship with the government key organizations and officials and maintain high level of Commitment with KOL
• Drive the policies that determine our ability to successfully secure patient’s access to medicines.
• Observe new and upcoming regulations from the government authorities in general and the health authorities in particular.
• Develop the strategy for the implementation and/or interactions with the authorities
• Coordinate the activities related to the initiatives and projects Sanofi is planning with the relevant authorities
• Setup the dashboards to follow up ongoing activities and projects
• Recommend possible solutions based on the challenges Sanofi face in its activities in the country
• Analyze present insights from the healthcare environment
  

Key Results / Accountabilities

Build a strong relationship with the government key organizations and officials and maintain high level of Commitment with KOL

• It is important to have a good relationship with the local government authorities which helps to understand the regulations which will serve the purpose of complying with the regulations
• Developing, executing, managing reputation plans and creating a positive environment
  

Drive the policies that determine our ability to successfully secure patient’s access to medicines

• Lead, continuously adapt and execute policy strategy to accelerate diagnosis and create the market conditions for fast and broad access to Sanofi innovative treatments.
• Develop innovative approaches and models for access and engage health authorities in thinking radically different in the management of patients.
  

Observe new and upcoming regulations from the government authorities in general and the health authorities. Develop the strategy for the implementation and/or interactions with the authorities

• Not only the published regulations but also the upcoming changes which allows the company to prepare and adhere to the new regulations
• Report the new regulations or the changes to get the support from the internal functions
• Make sure the Public Affairs and the business strategies aligned with the government priorities and objectives
  

Coordinate the activities related to the initiatives and projects Sanofi is planning with the relevant authorities

• Cooperate transversally with the internal stakeholders
  

Setup the dashboards to follow up ongoing activities and projects

• Make sure to involve the relevant functions in any discussion or project for better alignment and support
• Update the team about the progress and the success of projects
  

Recommend possible solutions based on the challenges Sanofi face in its activities in the country

• Develop specific tools and materials for external engagement including policy narratives and test these with policy maker to ensure strong evidence-based argumentation.
• Set up advisory boards with policy experts and payers when needed and build regional coalitions with industry partners to advance therapy area policy priorities.
  

Analyze present insights from the healthcare environment

• Be able to update and adapt the plans and strategies based on the analysis in timely manner
  

Maintain Compliance

• Abide by the requirements of the internal Code of Ethics including but not restricted to maintaining high professional standards of conduct in line with the Company procedure with a duty of care to the reputation of the Company
  

Ethical Leadership

• Takes personal accountability to use personal experience and knowledge, as well as the training and tools provided by Sanofi, to maintain a good knowledge and understanding of all ethics and governance relevant to the role (Sanofi Policies and Procedures and any relevant legal requirements) and demonstrate personal leadership in applying these to all work undertaken. Escalates any decisions, or seek the support of colleagues or management if personal knowledge and understanding is not at the level required to carry out any part of the role
  

Environmental and Safety Leadership

• To care for his/her own safety and wellbeing and the safety of others, and to co-operate with the company to ensure a safe place of work. Employees are therefore expected to:
• Support and conform to Company safety rules and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy working environment
• Report any accident, incident or near miss, whether it be of personal injury or property damage
• Assist in the investigation of accidents with the objective of introducing measures to prevent recurrence
  

Thoroughly read all safety documentation issues by the Company and comply with its requirements. Escalate any doubts or uncertainties to their supervisor and / or manager.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

INTERNAL

Cross Functional Collaboration with:

• All the internal functions
  

EXTERNAL

Would be expected to be involved with:

• Ministry of Health
• All government Health institutions (Saudi FDA, government hospitals, …)
• Non-Medical Government institutions (Ministry of Investment, Ministry of Commerce, …)
• National Unified Procurement Company (NUPCO)
• Research Centres and Universities
• Scientific and disease societies
• Humanitarian agencies
  

Skills, Experience & Knowledge Requirements

• University degree, master degree is a plus
• 10+ years in the in strategic roles in Market Access, government affairs or policy related areas.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Influential skills
• Understanding of market dynamics
• Experience of working with governmental bodies and authorities is a must
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Change Agent