
Product Owner, Discovery AI
Sanofi, Cambridge, MA, United States
As **Product Owner, Discovery AI** within our **Digital team**, you will support the development and delivery of AI/ML-powered digital products that help Sanofi scientists identify and prioritize novel therapeutic targets. We work at the intersection of biology, data science, and software — and we are growing.* The most important thing you will do is make sure we are building the right things. You will spend time with computational biologists, wet-lab researchers, and R&D leaders understanding how they work, where they are stuck, and what a better tool would look like for them.* Conduct discovery sessions and requirements interviews with scientific stakeholders to surface real unmet needs* Translate user needs into structured user stories and acceptance criteria that engineering teams can build against* Validate delivered features with scientific users to confirm they solve the original problem and feed findings back into the backlog* You will be a working member of a cross-functional Agile squad. You do not need to know Agile deeply on day one — you will learn by doing.* Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, sprint reviews, and retrospectives alongside other Product Owners on the team* Contribute to backlog prioritization by applying structured frameworks that weigh scientific impact, user need, and technical feasibility* Track what gets built against what was promised and flag misalignments early* Write and maintain product documentation: user guides, release notes, and data dictionaries* A product that does not get used has no value. Driving adoption is a core part of this role — and it is where your scientific credibility matters most.* Design and deliver onboarding and training programs that help research teams integrate new AI/ML tools into their workflows* Create materials — walkthrough guides, use case examples, FAQs — that make it easy for scientists to understand and use new capabilities* Monitor adoption metrics and synthesize user feedback into concrete product improvement recommendations* Bachelor's in life sciences, computational biology, bioinformatics, or a related field (Master's plus)* 3-5 years experience in laboratory research or related domain in the life sciences or helathcare space.* 2-4 years of Product Ownership, project management or program coordination experience in pharma, biotech, or academic R&D* Strong written and verbal communication skills — including the ability to write clearly for both scientific and non-scientific audiences* Comfort engaging with diverse stakeholders across functions* Eagerness to develop new skills and take on increasing responsibility* Openness to feedback and commitment to continuous improvement* Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment* Proactive approach to problem-solving and professional development* Hands-on experience with biological data types: genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, or multi-omics* Working knowledge of target discovery, disease biology, or drug/vaccine development processes* Experience with concepts of digital product development and management* Exposure to Agile or Scrum methodologies, even informally* Experience with change management best practices and demonstrated experience* Experience building, adopting, or championing analytical platforms or bioinformatics tools in a team setting* Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and their application in drug discovery* Effectively support product delivery while developing your product ownership capabilities* Build trusted relationships with scientific stakeholders through your domain expertise* Help drive adoption of digital tools by connecting technology value to scientific needs* Demonstrate growing ability to translate requirements and manage product activities independently* Show readiness for increased responsibility and progression toward senior product roles* Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, futurefocused 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.* Join the digital force behind Sanofi’s AI-powered pipeline, where Expert, Generative, and Snackable AI accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of breakthrough treatments to patients.* Help reduce time from discovery to commercialization, delivering life-changing medicines to patients faster than ever.* Join a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core, with Employee
Resource Groups and leadership programs that celebrate every voice. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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.* Join the digital force behind Sanofi’s AI-powered pipeline, where Expert, Generative, and Snackable AI accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of breakthrough treatments to patients.* Help reduce time from discovery to commercialization, delivering life-changing medicines to patients faster than ever.* Join a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core, with Employee
Resource Groups and leadership programs that celebrate every voice. #J-18808-Ljbffr