Vaccines – R&D Labs Business Product Owner

Reference No. R2751059

Position Title: Vaccines - R&D Labs Business Product Owner

Department: Lab Digital Products

Location: Downtown area of Toronto, Ontario

About the job

The Vaccine R&D Data Catalyst team collaborates with various teams to digitally transform Vaccine R&D.  This position focuses on CMC & Analytical Sciences Labs. The Business Product Owner for these labs plays a crucial role by driving strategy, prioritizing data needs, collaborating on the design of digital tools for seamless F.A.I.R data collection, and extending their scope as per global strategies. This pivotal position oversees all aspects of digital products for labs, requiring agile management, leadership skills, and an ability to translate scientific needs into digital solutions. Joining the Vaccine RD Lab Digital Product team offers the opportunity to contribute to exciting programs, from recombinant vaccines to mRNA. 

Main responsibilities:

• Digital Product Vision: Define and communicate the vision and value-proposition for Vaccine RD, aligned with lab functions’ priorities and Sanofi’s digital R&D strategy.

• Roadmap & Prioritization: Develop and execute a roadmap for different lab functions, focusing on CMC & Analytical Sciences laboratories. Prioritize high-level lab workflows based on function needs, readiness, and technological feasibility.

• Delivery: Responsible for business design to deliver fit-for-purpose digital solutions. Act as a Business Analyst, coordinating with external analysts when needed.

• Resourcing: Ensure resource availability for projects and define lab prerequisites in coordination with Digital Transformation Leaders and Super Users.

• Governance: Report progress (KPIs) and represent Vaccine RD in program governance bodies.

• Collaboration: Work closely with the Digital R&D product lead and other stakeholders using Agile/Scrum methodologies.

• Documentation & Validation: Secure proper documentation of the digital product, including system validation where needed.

Additionally, you’ll translate business needs into clear user requirements, facilitate transformation, identify automation opportunities, and contribute to data governance efforts. You’ll also act as the Vaccine RD Data Lead for your domain, maintaining data models and collaborating with other stakeholders.

About you

• Experience: Experience in the pharmaceutical industry, knowledge of laboratory workflows (virology, bacteriology, immunology, molecular biology, clinical testing) with a strong record of accomplishments and experience in Laboratory digital project management (ELN/LIMS) and digital transformation a plus.

• Soft Skills: demonstrated leadership, strong attention to detail, excels in written and oral communication, effective influencing and problem-solving abilities, willingness to take responsibility and work well in a team.

• Technical Skills: Agile Methodology, Knowledge of Scientific Data models and Data Governance best practices, Familiarity with iLab (BioVia), awareness of cross-industry data standards and 21 CFR Part 11 regulations.

• Education: MS preferred. 

• Languages: English, French is a plus

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 is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants.  Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

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