Position Overview
We are seeking a Product Owner - NGS & Genomics Platforms to join our In Silico Transversal Data Analytics team within Digital R&D. This role will support the development and implementation of cross-functional in silico capabilities that serve multiple business functions across R&D.
As a Product Owner, you will own end-to-end execution of critical platform migrations and capability onboarding initiatives, working closely with the Head of In Silico Data Analytics Products to accelerate our portfolio delivery and enhance user experience across R&D.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-career product professional with bioinformatics expertise to make a significant impact on Sanofi's digital transformation in drug discovery and translational research.
Key Responsibilities
Product Ownership & Execution (60%)
Own the planning and execution of analytics platform optimization and migrations.
Lead user research, requirements gathering, workflow analysis across R&D functions
Coordinate with technical delivery teams to ensure robust implementation and data integrity and management of use case definitions for SaaS projects
Manage day-to-day vendor relationships and operational coordination
User Adoption & Change Management (30%)
Create and execute user adoption strategies for platform transitions through training materials, documentation, and user enablement programs
Conduct stakeholder interviews, gather feedback for continuous improvement
Monitor usage metrics and user satisfaction to measure adoption success
Identify and address barriers to adoption across different business functions
Strategic Support & Collaboration (10%)
Support omics strategy development through user discovery, landscape analysis
Contribute to evaluation of emerging technologies and new capability opportunities
Collaborate with technical Product Owners and scientific stakeholders across business functions to make strategic platform decisions
ABOUT YOU
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or related field and 3-5 years experience in bioinformatics, genomics platforms, or computational biology research OR
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Health Data Science, or Digital Health or related field, and 3-5 years experience in digital transformation or life sciences product management
1-3 years specific product management or ownership experience OR experience with data foundations, cloud-based solutions, or data and digital transformations
Demonstrated experience with platform migrations or technology transitions
Technical Expertise
Hands-on experience with NGS pipelines (bioinformatics, alignment, variant calling, annotation & normalization)
Understanding of multi-omics data types (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics)
Experience with Cloud-based genomics analysis platforms
Product Management Skills
Stakeholder management across technical, scientific, and digital process teams
Platform migration or technology transition experience
User research and requirements gathering
Change management and user adoption strategies
Experience with knowledge management tools (Confluence, Sharepoint)
Soft Skills
Strong written and verbal communication with scientific audiences
Leadership and alignment with business process stakeholders
Cross-functional collaboration and conflict resolution
Technical writing and documentation
Self-starter with ability to work independently
Problem-solving and analytical thinking
Preferred Qualifications
Masters/PhD in relevant field
Prior pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience
Experience with R&D digital transformation in biopharma
Experience with Sanofi platforms or similar enterprise environments
Project management certification (PMP, Certified Scrum Master)
Experience with vendor management and contract coordination
Knowledge of FDA/EMA regulatory requirements
WHAT WE OFFER
Professional Growth
Opportunity to work on high-impact initiatives that directly support drug discovery and patient outcomes
Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in genomics, multi-omics, AI/ML application
Mentorship from experienced product and scientific leaders
Clear path for career progression and expanded responsibilities
Access to continuous learning and professional development programs
Impact & Innovation
Shape the future of in silico capabilities across Sanofi's R&D organization
Work at the intersection of bioinformatics, product management, and drug discovery
Collaborate with world-class scientists and technical teams
Influence strategic decisions on technology adoption and platform investments
Work Environment
Collaborative, cross-functional team environment
Flexible work arrangements (hybrid model)
Global exposure working with teams across multiple countries and time zones
Access to state-of-the-art digital tools and platforms
Culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and scientific excellence
What We're Looking For
We're seeking candidates who demonstrate:
Technical Credibility: Can speak the language of bioinformaticians and understand NGS workflows
Execution Excellence: Record of timely, high quality delivery on complex projects
User Empathy: Interest in understanding user needs and improving their experience
Strategic Thinking: Ability to connect tactical execution to broader strategic goals
Collaborative Spirit: Work effectively across functions to build strong relationships
Growth Mindset: Eager to learn, adapt, and take on increasing responsibility
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.
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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
North America Applicants Only
The salary range for this position is:
$108,750.00 - $181,250.00All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK.