Product Owner Equipment Digital Twins

Job title: Product Owner Equipment Digital Twins

• Location: Lyon/Gentilly

• Hiring Manager: Digital M&S PLO Global Engineering and Equipment Digital Twins

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About the job

We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. Our purpose is to find treatment to fight pain and ease suffering. We combine breakthrough science and advanced technology to develop life-changing medicines and vaccines.

Digital & Data is at the heart of Sanofi: our ambition is to be the leading digital healthcare platform to develop & deliver medicine faster, enable healthcare professionals to improve treatments and help patients improve their health. Our scale, strong connections within health ecosystems across leveraging the world, and ability to leverage Sanofi’s capabilities make us the best place to push the boundaries of medicine through technology.

The Digital Manufacturing & Supply organization has established a dedicated organization to cover MSAT & Global Engineering at the same level as Quality, Manufacturing & Supply Chain. This reflects the growing importance of digitalization of these functions and their establishment as global functions within M&S as well as the increasing focus of M&S on new Product Launches in line with the broader strategic roadmap of Sanofi.

The Sanofi Global Engineering team focuses on enhancing digital manufacturing and supply processes. Their mission is to drive innovation and efficiency in manufacturing and supply chain operations through digital transformation. The vision of the team is to create a seamless and integrated digital ecosystem that supports the entire lifecycle of manufacturing and supply chain operations. This includes the development and implementation of digital tools and platforms that enable real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes. The team aims to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, ensuring that Sanofi remains at the forefront of digital manufacturing and supply chain excellence

Your job? As a Product Owner, you will act as a mini-CEO for digital products, co-defining product strategy with M&S leadership, planning product roadmap, driving product delivery with delivery teams, and measuring/optimizing business impact.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

About Growing with us

In this role you will own and deliver new innovative Digital Products. You will be empowered to build digital capabilities that disrupt current manufacturing and new medicine launch practices. You will be expected not just to enable but to modernize, automate or eliminate activities not creating value by leveraging digital, data and AI technologies:

• Own products from a "What", "Why" and “Outcome” perspective

• Define, create, and communicate products roadmap aligned with business priorities and supported by business cases, shopfloor research and competitive analysis

• Manage product delivery and documentation, ensuring requirements collection, process and solution documentation, and solution development meet defined milestones

• Deliver products that are easy to adopt and use, contribute to roll-out across factories or launch teams and constantly monitor and improve usage and user satisfaction

• Manage backlog prioritization of work and be accountable for delivering incremental value every sprint while ensuring enough focus is put on experimenting breakthrough ideas

• Work with Scrum Master and delivery team daily, clarifying context and expectations, addressing ambiguities, being available to solve issues

• Inspire the team, raise the ambition and bring a unique vision and perspective for what is possible

About you

We're looking for a visionary Product Owner who can bridge the gap between cutting-edge digital twin technology and real-world biopharmaceutical manufacturing. You'll need to combine deep technical expertise in simulation and virtualization with strong product leadership to drive the digital transformation of equipment lifecycle management.

Experience

Required:

• 5+ years in product management or building complex digital solutions in manufacturing, industrial automation, or process engineering environments

• Proven track record delivering digital twin, simulation, or virtualization solutions from concept to production

• Experience with Agile methodologies and digital transformation in complex, international, matrix organizations

• Demonstrated ability to manage vendor and partner relationships in multi-stakeholder environments

• Understanding of quality and regulatory requirements in regulated industries (GxP, GDPR, 21 CFR Part 11)

Strongly Preferred:

• Experience in biopharma, biotech, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments

• Background in equipment qualification, commissioning, or technology transfer processes

• Hands-on involvement in Industry 4.0 or smart manufacturing initiatives

• Experience with predictive maintenance, process optimization, or virtual commissioning projects

Technical Skills

Core Competencies:

• Simulation & Digital Twin Technologies: Hands-on experience with advanced kinetic simulations, equipment digital twins, or digital shadows in industrial settings

• Virtualization Platforms: Practical knowledge of simulation solutions such as SIMIT, NX MCD (Mechatronics Concept Designer), PLC SIM Advanced, TIA Portal, or equivalent platforms

• Control Systems: Understanding of PLC programming, HMI design, and motion controller virtualization

• Functional Mock-up Units (FMU): Experience with FMU standards and their application in kinetic simulations and system integration

• Agile & Lean Practices: Solid knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, User Experience (UX) design, and application design principles

• Data & Integration: Familiarity with industrial data architectures, OPC UA, MQTT, or similar protocols for equipment connectivity

Nice to Have:

• Understanding of cybersecurity principles for industrial control systems

• Familiarity with AI/ML applications in predictive maintenance or process optimization

• Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) for digital twin deployment

• Experience with CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) or process modeling tools

Soft Skills

Leadership & Vision:

• Exceptional ability to build, articulate, and evangelize a compelling product vision that inspires cross-functional teams

• Strategic thinker who can balance long-term innovation with short-term business value delivery

Collaboration & Communication:

• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts for diverse audiences (engineers, operators, executives)

• Experience working effectively across cultures in international/multinational environments

• Proven ability to build consensus and drive decisions in matrix organizations with competing priorities

• Public speaking experience at conferences or industry events is a plus

Execution & Problem Solving:

• Demonstrated "get things done" mindset with a track record of delivering results in ambiguous, complex environments

• Structured and organized approach to managing multiple priorities, stakeholders, and parallel workstreams

• Creative problem-solver who applies first principles thinking to overcome roadblocks

• Strong business acumen with ability to build compelling business cases and ROI analyses

• Curiosity-driven with meticulous attention to detail and commitment to quality

Mindset:

• Entrepreneurial spirit with comfort in ambiguity and rapid change

• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement

• User-centric approach with empathy for end-users (engineers, operators, quality teams)

• Resilience and adaptability in navigating organizational complexity

Education:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent scientific/technical field

• 5+ years of relevant experience in product management, digital solutions, or engineering roles

• Experience in healthcare, biotech, or pharmaceutical industries preferred

What Makes You Stand Out:

You're the ideal candidate if you:

• Have successfully launched digital twin or simulation products that delivered measurable business impact

• Can demonstrate deep understanding of both the technology stack AND the manufacturing operations it supports

• Have experience navigating GxP-regulated environments while driving innovation

• Are passionate about using digital technology to accelerate drug development and improve patient outcomes

• Thrive at the intersection of engineering, technology, and business strategy

Why choose us?

We provide a highly open and collaborative environment, with an opportunity to work with a world class team. You will be able to:

·       Learn what it takes to make a service with a truly global reach

·       Be part of an organization that values diversity, inclusion, and the richness of different backgrounds and experiences 

·       Engage in meaningful work that combines the challenges of pharma, manufacturing, environmental matters and technical fields, offering abundant opportunities for professional growth and impact 

·       Contribute to a company that is not only a leader in healthcare but also a pioneer in digital transformation, shaping the future of global health.

PursueProgress. Discover Extraordinary.

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. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s 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, or gender identity.

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