**_About the Job_** We are an innovative global healthcare company with a focus on immunology that extends to innovation in diabetes and transplant medicine. Across different countries, our talented teams are determined to deliver a best-in-class customer experience using the best of digital, artificial intelligence and personal know-how. With a focus on immunology that extends to innovation in diabetes and transplant medicines, we pursue progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world. The Public Affairs Lead will have a major responsibility to lead and strategise Public Affairs activities for Malaysia to shape favourable policy and access environment for healthcare innovation, develop and drive strategies that anticipate regulatory and policy shifts, strengthen the company’s reputation and support business growth and patient access. You will be to oversee and elevate the country topics for the Public Affairs activities for both Pharma and Vaccines businesses in the Country, supporting the overarching business ambition. This is a highly collaborative role which coordinates the relevant cross-functional sub-team and that must work cohesively with relevant functions. + Ensures the policy strategy supports the overarching Sanofi business ambition, accelerating and complementing policy discussions. + Build and sustain strong relationships with policymakers, regulators, agencies, PAGs at the central government + Identify government priorities (e.g. policy prioritization, reimbursement, procurement, public health programs) and ensuring effective advocacy to drive our business agenda. + Provide strategic public affairs advice to the Corporate Affairs Head + Oversees the development of a live stakeholder map of priority Government and policy influencers + Works across the business to identify the cross-cutting policy priorities for the country’s business and ensure alignment of external messaging and public affairs activity across 1Sanofi (position based in Malaysia includes the Hub). Seeks to secure improvements to pricing and access regulation, as well as new routes to market that are in line with business needs. **_About You_** + Degree in Law, Mass Communications, Public Affairs, Public Policy or similar discipline. + A minimum of 5-years Healthcare exposure with good understanding of stakeholder engagement techniques, government affairs, market access and policymaking process. + Demonstrated strong understanding of government relations, policy and market shaping, plus lobbying efforts and experience in leading a Public Affairs or Government Affairs Department in an MNC. + Experience in a senior role where business management, networking and leadership skills were a core landscape and relevance to industry/business strategy. + Strength in collaboration and influencing, a strategic mind set, and a doer. + Politically-savvy, interested in engaging with a large variety of stakeholders with proven leadership ability. + Productive network with key media, government, policy and industry stakeholders and suppliers. + Proven ability to operate in a cross cultural, complex matrix environment, as well as in stakeholder management. + Analytical and forward thinker, problem solver, results oriented, self-organized and self-starter. **_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. **Pursue** **_progress_** **, discover** **_extraordinary_** 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) ! Global Terms & Conditions and Data Privacy Statement (https://www.sanofi.com/en/careers/global-terms-and-conditions/) 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)