Digital Product Owner - NGS & Genomics Platforms

Sanofi•Cambridge, MA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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
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)
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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
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

Benefits

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
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
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