Government Affairs & Regional Public Affairs Head (UAE/ Gulf)
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About the Role
Sanofi seeks a Government Affairs & Institutional Relations Head to lead policy engagement across the UAE and Gulf region. The role involves building relationships with health authorities, shaping advocacy strategies, and supporting health-system transformation.
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Responsibilities
- Build strong relationships with UAE MOHAP, DHA, DOH Abu Dhabi, GCC regulatory bodies, and national procurement bodies
- Represent Sanofi in multi government initiatives on AI in healthcare, digital health, vaccination, and chronic disease strategies
- Track policy developments across Gulf markets and develop advocacy strategies on pricing reforms, regulatory innovation, and immunization pathways
- Ensure Public Affairs alignment across Vaccines, Specialty Care, and General Medicines at regional and country levels
- Establish collaborations with Gulf health councils, scientific societies, and public health institutions
- Contribute to regional white papers, position statements, and industry platform recommendations
- Monitor emerging external risks and support crisis management preparedness
- Engage with embassies, trade missions, and economic development offices to advance Sanofi's institutional presence
Requirements
- 6–10 years of experience in Public Affairs, Government Relations, Institutional Relations, or Health Policy roles across Gulf markets
- Strong familiarity with UAE health authorities (MOHAP, DHA, DOH Abu Dhabi) and broader GCC policy environment
- Proven ability to navigate multi country stakeholders and diverse healthcare systems across the Gulf region
- Strong fluency in English is required; Arabic is highly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, International Relations, Political Science, Law, or related field; advanced degree preferred
- Willingness to travel extensively across Gulf markets
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About the job
- Lead Sanofi's government affairs and institutional engagement across the UAE and wider Gulf region.
- Shape policy, build institutional alliances, and support health system transformation aligned with national vision agendas.
Main responsibilities
- Build strong relationships with UAE MOHAP, DHA, DOH Abu Dhabi, GCC regulatory bodies, and national procurement bodies.
- Represent Sanofi in multi government initiatives on AI in healthcare, digital health, vaccination, and chronic disease strategies.
- Track policy developments across Gulf markets and develop advocacy strategies.
- Ensure Public Affairs alignment across Vaccines, Specialty Care, and General Medicines.
- Establish collaborations with Gulf health councils, scientific societies, and public health institutions.
- Contribute to regional white papers, position statements, and industry platform recommendations.
- Monitor emerging external risks and support crisis management preparedness.
- Engage with embassies, trade missions, and economic development offices.
About you
- 6–10 years of experience in Public Affairs, Government Relations, Institutional Relations, or Health Policy roles across Gulf markets.
- Strong familiarity with UAE health authorities and broader GCC policy environment.
- Proven ability to navigate multi country stakeholders.
- Strong fluency in English required; Arabic highly preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, International Relations, Political Science, Law, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Willingness to travel extensively across Gulf markets.
Why choose us?
- Make your work count by supporting a company that brings life changing treatments to millions.
- Shape healthcare policy and access across the Gulf region.
- Drive progress from within by helping simplify, scale, and modernize how a global biopharma business delivers.
- Make an impact across borders and functions.
- Advance your career through stretch roles and development opportunities.
- Thrive in inclusive, high performing teams.
About Sanofi
- We're an R&D driven, AI powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives.
- Our deep understanding of the immune system enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions.
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