Western Europe Communication Lead - Location - Reading UK - Hybrid

Opella, the Consumer Healthcare business unit of Sanofi, is the purest and third-largest player globally in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market.

We have an unshakable belief in the power of self-care and the role it can play in creating a healthier society and a healthier planet.

That's why we want to make self-care as simple as it should be by being consumer-led always, with science at our core.

Through our unique and balanced portfolio of more than 100 loved brands, including 15 global and local high-growth challengers such as Allegra, Dulcolax and Buscopan, we deliver our mission: helping more than half a billion consumers worldwide take their health in their hands.

• Primary Communication Business Partner to the WEU Zone GM, and the WEU Leadership Team
• Zone Communications and Country communication Business Partner for Western Europe

• Work in a matrixed environment to develop solid working relationships with the Zone GM and his/her Leadership Team
• Develop and deliver long-term integrated communications strategy and narrative in support of the WE Zone targets and objectives as well as the global company brand, reputation and employee engagement.
• Work as trusted advisor and integral member of the WE zone Leadership Team and partner to theHead ofGlobal CommunicationsLeadto support the local business' growth strategy. Provide strategic counsel on corporate and brand reputational risk and other implications of business policies, practices and actions, as well as strategic internal communications. Coaching the business to build capabilities in brand, leadershipcommunicationsand corporate public relations.
• Deliver the corresponding communications collaterals that can be deployed throughout the zone or in specific countries. Leverage trusted translation vendors where needed.
• Align with the countries on local CHC events organization and final check of translated collaterals in local language where needed
• Media-relations: Anticipate, prepare for and support management on media opportunities and media issues (create content)
  
• Employee and Tranformationcommunication:

• Oversee the strategic direction, execution, and results of outside communications agencies
• If the countries host Industrial Affairs site/Development centre, align with site heads and coordinate major communications activities with their designated point of contact who deploy these as well as they cover the routine internal communication needs.
• Overall, while fully dedicated to CHC, align with Sanofi country communications head to ensure stakeholder management (internal/external) is coordinated in the One Sanofi spirit, leveraging a "good neighbour" approach.
• Ensure alignment of the CHC Global communications strategy and narrative with WE communications strategy and objectives. Act therefore as focal point of liaison between Global Communications Team and CHC WE. Connect with all relevant parts of the WE business (e.g., LT, local consumer brand teams/marketing, manufacturing & supply chain).
• Focal point for reactive and crisis/emergency communications related to CHC WE. In collaboration with WE Public Affairs lead, shape WE-specific proactive issue management approach, deliver content and ensure local feedback loops.
• Translate insights (from monitoring/measurementdata) into advice; e.g. relevant developments amongst stakeholders in WE.
• Ensure adherence to communications and branding guidelines and policies in WE market.
• Participate in Global CHC communicators network (updates, brainstorms, leverage joint initiatives, practice-sharing...)

• CHC Western Europe General Manager and leadership team
• CHCGlobalHead of CorporateCommunications
• CHC Western Europe Country Heads
• CHC communications network
• CHC Western Europe and Global Public Affairs
• People Director Western Europe

• 6-8 years of experience in a leadership role in Communications in CHC/FMCG/Healthcare (Internal & external) with, preferably, public relations agency experience.
• Strong business acumen
• Ability to think strategically, in a creative and innovative manner
• Ability to work in multiple countries setting, ideally experienced in this field that goes beyond her/his own country culture
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills; ability to craft messages and convey the importance of these messages to targeted audience(s)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and to demonstrate flexibility and organizational skills
• Crisis communication and issues management experience.
• Proficient in the use of digital channels (e.g., social media). Experienced in translating listening and monitoring into advice.
• Experienced in building bridges between in- and external audiences and bringing disciplines together in pursuit of an integrated goal. Self-starter/pro-active.
• Ability to counsel and interface successfully with Senior leaders, communications peers, and colleagues across functions and countries
• Excellent networking, relationship-building,and influencing skills with various levels and functions
• Media relations experience as well as digital communications experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Communications, Business Administration, Journalism required.
• Fluent in English (Spanish would also be an advantage)
  

• An international work environment, in which you can develop your talent and realize ideas and innovations within a competent team
• An attractive, market-oriented salary and cafeteria benefits
• Flexible home office policy, with a possibility to work up to 60% of time from home / where you can easily schedule your office days
• Collective life and accident insurance
• Yearly medical check-up
• An individual and well-structured introduction and training of new employees and we will dedicate a Buddy for you to better navigate in your first weeks
• Your own career path within Sanofi. Your professional and personal development will be supported purposefully
• Practice your language skills within our "Language Club"
• Join a great community & special events (Monthly Board Game Nights, Summer Events, Well-Being Lectures & Sport Clubs)