Government Affairs & Reginal Public Affairs Head KSA

Government Affairs & Regional Public Affairs Head KSA

We are seeking a strategic and influential leader to drive our government affairs and regional public affairs efforts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This role is critical in shaping our Vaccines team's external partnerships and accelerating growth, access, and public health impact across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.

As the Strategic Partnership Head – Vaccines GCC, you will define and own our Vaccines partnership strategy for the GCC, aligned with global and regional priorities. You will build and manage a portfolio of strategic partnerships with key external stakeholders, ensuring these partnerships drive sustainable growth and long-term system sustainability across KSA and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

• Navigate complex, multi-stakeholder ecosystems across KSA and UAE, leveraging strong influence without formal authority to drive strategic outcomes.
• Develop and execute high-level negotiations with senior external stakeholders, ensuring partnerships create mutual value and contribute to public health impact at scale.
• Lead cross-functional orchestration with Vaccines Franchise/Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access & HEOR, Public Affairs/Government Relations, and Supply & Operations to ensure one-voice, one-strategy toward external partners.
• Position Sanofi as a long-term, credible partner in prevention and immunization, contributing to shaping narratives around vaccine confidence and health system resilience.

To succeed in this role, you will bring extensive experience in Vaccines/Pharmaceuticals/Healthcare, Public Health or Immunization Programs, Market Access/HEOR/Government Affairs, or Strategic Partnerships/Senior commercial leadership. A demonstrated track record in senior, strategic roles is essential, along with a deep understanding of the GCC healthcare landscapes and regulatory environments.

Join us and be part of a team that protects half a billion lives every year with next-gen science, mRNA innovation, and AI-driven breakthroughs. Together, we can shape the future of immunization across the GCC region.