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. 

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.

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