Digital Research Experiment and Assay Product Line Owner
Company: Sanofi
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: January 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Digital Research Experiment and Assay Product Line
Owner Location: Cambridge, MA About the Job At Sanofi, we’re
committed to providing the next-gen healthcare that patients and
customers need. It’s about harnessing data insights and leveraging
AI responsibly to search deeper and solve sooner than ever before.
At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s
lives. We believe our cutting-edge science and manufacturing,
fueled by data and digital technologies, have the potential to
transform the practice of medicine, turning the impossible into
possible for millions of people. As one of the leading investors in
life sciences, manufacturing and research and development, we focus
on delivering new and better ways to address unmet medical needs.
Our products empower self-care, prevent and treat diseases, and
help people live better. 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 Lab and Plant Operations team is one of the
verticals within Digital R&D , focused on developing and
delivering digital products to allow the R&D organization to
run efficiently and reach its strategic goals. Our team plays a
critical role equipping the R&D organization to run efficient
and modern lab and plant operations that keep pace with science,
while fuelling AI-enabled decision making with scientific data. As
the Digital Research Experiment and Assay Product Line Owner (PLO),
you will lead the strategy and delivery of digital products that
enable Research labs at Sanofi. Your mission is to deliver
world-class data capture and scientific workflow that transform how
scientists work at the bench and fuel the Sanofi AI and advanced
analytics ambition. You will be accountable for the vision,
roadmap, and business value delivery of digital products for FAIR
data capture, modern lab operations and seamless lab workflow
automation. Products in this space include: electronic lab
notebooks; all-modality registration; assay, lab material and
biosample management systems; scientific workflow and data
management systems. Partnering closely with R&D leaders, bench
scientists, digital teams, and external partners you will ensure
our research lab solutions are science-aligned, user-centered, and
scalable. This Product Line Owner will oversee the delivery of the
products from ideation and execution through run and scale,
overseeing the development and lifecycle management of portfolio of
products, ensuring alignment with R&D business goals and user
needs. Collaboration across the organization will be key to
delivering a portfolio of high-quality products that drive value
for Sanofi . 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?? Main Responsibilities: Demand
Intake & Management: Collaborate closely with R&D business
stakeholders to develop a clear vision and define operational
demand initiatives, ensuring products evolve with R&D business
needs and drive high maturity Lead the strategic demand ideation of
research lab digital products, including sourcing external
innovation, coordinating with R&D business and key
stakeholders, drive ideation working sessions, and ensure effective
product prioritization Work with team leadership to develop the
long-term strategy and delivery roadmap for the portfolio of
products Vertical Product Delivery: Oversee the development and
execution of all product projects and initiatives within your
product line, ensuring solutions meet scientists’ needs Manage
execution of multiple product lines to ensure accurate delivery and
timeliness of the Products, while mitigating issues, risks, and
blockers Drive product development through required governance:
build recommendations for go/no-go at stage gates based on
supporting data, evidence, and R&D business value to governance
bodies with compelling executive summaries and requests Work with
business stakeholders to ensure adoption of product line, via
proper business transformation / change management integrating
product to existing or new business processes Collaborate with
cross-functional teams and build a culture that fosters
knowledge-sharing amongst teams, aiming to resolve any blockers and
accelerate product delivery Ensure effective partnership and
communication between externally supporting roles Be the voice of
the customer to drive the development of modern user-centric
research lab products Innovation & Team Management: Act as a change
agent and thought leader on Digital opportunities and priorities
Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best
practices in product management and Pharma Research applications
Create a balanced workload for product teams by managing priorities
and delivery across products Act as the primary escalation point
for Product Owners and associated Pod delivery teams Act as the key
liaison between R&D business stakeholders & technical teams
About You Education: Bachelors Degree or Advance Degree (PhD, MS)
in a relevant scientific field (e.g., Chemistry, Structural
Biology, Bioengineering, Computational Sciences) or equivalent
industry experience. Experience: 8-10 years of experience in
product management, project management in a technical field,
R&D data management, or other related field Skills: Proven
experience in digital product management, particularly in digital
research lab systems within the pharmaceutical R&D or life
sciences context Strong understanding of drug discovery workflows
and challenges Track record of delivering high-impact products in
pharmaceutical research or life sciences, demonstrating ability to
meet time, scope, cost, and quality expectations Experience leading
cross-functional teams and managing complex projects in a large
pharma environment Excellent communication and collaboration
skills, with ability to bridge technical and business teams Strong
facilitation skills in design-thinking workshops and ideation
sessions with diverse stakeholder groups Strong problem-solving
skills and ability to derive value from data pipelines and
workflows to address business challenges Experience in building and
maintaining relationships with stakeholders, understanding their
needs, and translating them into effective data products Why Choose
Us? Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive,
future-focused team. Discover endless opportunities to grow your
talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or
lateral move, at home or internationally. Enjoy a thoughtful,
well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and
amplifies your impact. Take good care of yourself and your family,
with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including
high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at
least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave. Sanofi Inc. and its
U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin;
age; ancestry; nationality; 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. GD-SA LI-SA LI-Onsite vhd DBBUS
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.
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