Corporate Communications Lead L3-2 at Sanofi Aventis US LLC

Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Communications, Reputation Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Media Relations, Crisis Management, Public Affairs, Corporate Positioning, Issues Management, Brand Governance, Digital Governance, Cross-Functional Integration, CSR, ESG, Advising Senior Leadership, Turkish Media Landscape, Influencing Skills

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Job title: Corporate Communications Lead Location: Istanbul About the job: In alignment with company vision, global strategy and Türkiye business priorities, the Corporate Communications Lead will lead the development and execution of integrated corporate communications and reputation strategies. The role is responsible for strengthening Sanofi Türkiye’s corporate positioning, driving stakeholder engagement, safeguarding reputation, and advising senior leadership on strategic communications, public affairs interface, and crisis management. This position plays a critical role in enabling business performance by enhancing trust, credibility, and corporate visibility among key internal and external stakeholders. About Sanofi: We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Communications Leadership Develop and execute a comprehensive external communications strategy aligned with global and local business priorities. Serve as a strategic advisor to the General Manager and Leadership Team on reputation management, stakeholder positioning, and sensitive communications matters. Proactively shape corporate narratives that reinforce the company’s role within the Turkish healthcare ecosystem. Reputation & Stakeholder Management Strengthen corporate image and reputation among public institutions, governmental bodies, healthcare professionals, patient organizations, media, and the broader business community. Build and maintain high-level relationships with key media representatives and opinion leaders. Monitor and analyze stakeholder sentiment and proactively manage reputational risks. Media Relations & Corporate Positioning Lead strategic media engagement, including press briefings, interviews, press conferences, and executive visibility platforms. Oversee spokesperson preparation and ensure message consistency across all public engagements. Ensure timely, compliant, and strategically aligned responses to media inquiries. Crisis & Issues Management Lead crisis communications planning and execution in close coordination with senior management and global communications teams. Develop proactive issues management frameworks to mitigate reputational risk. Ensure alignment with global crisis protocols and compliance standards. Brand & Digital Governance Safeguard and strengthen the corporate brand in Türkiye in alignment with global brand governance. Oversee corporate digital presence, including local website governance in collaboration with global teams. Supervise corporate social media strategy, ensuring consistent messaging, regulatory compliance, and performance optimization Cross-Functional Integration Ensure alignment and integration of communication initiatives across Medical, Market Access, Commercial, HR, and Public Affairs functions. Provide governance and guidance to ensure adherence to global SOPs and compliance frameworks. Drive an integrated and consistent stakeholder experience across all touchpoints. Corporate Social Responsibility & ESG Lead the localization and implementation of global and regional CSR initiatives. Develop and communicate the company’s sustainability and impact narrative in Türkiye. Oversee preparation of local contributions to impact and sustainability reporting. About you: Minimum 6-8 years of experience in corporate communications, preferably in multinational and regulated environments (pharma/healthcare and/or media experience strongly preferred). Proven experience advising senior leadership and managing high-profile reputation matters. Demonstrated crisis management leadership. Strong understanding of Turkish media landscape and healthcare ecosystem. Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills. Fluent in Turkish and English Why choose us? Help shape the future of care for chronic and complex conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease - and make a real impact at scale, with medicines that reach over 100 million people each year. Lead a high-impact portfolio with bold ambitions and significant upcoming launches. Drive meaningful change in a streamlined, AI-powered organization that values smart, modern ways of working. Expand your leadership impact through cross-functional collaboration and international career paths. Enjoy a well-rounded rewards package that supports your success. Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary. Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together. At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. #LI-EUR 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 and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com! Global Terms & Conditions and Data Privacy Statement 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 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

Responsibilities

The Corporate Communications Lead will develop and execute integrated corporate communications and reputation strategies aligned with global and local business priorities, serving as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on reputation and sensitive matters. This role is responsible for strengthening corporate positioning, driving stakeholder engagement, managing media relations, leading crisis communications, and overseeing brand/digital governance.