Digital Product Owner - NGS & Genomics Platforms

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

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.