Digital Governance Product Owner

R2816015 Digital Governance Product Owner

Department:Digital Portfolio and Governance

Location: Toronto, On (Hybrid)

About the Job

Our Hubs are a crucial part of how we innovate, improving performance across every Sanofi department and providing a springboard for the amazing work we do. Build a career and you can be part of transforming our business while helping to change millions of lives.

Sanofi advances healthcare for the whole person and every person. A leading investor in life sciences, manufacturing and research and development, we create lifechanging and lifesaving products grounded in science that people around the globe can trust. Together, we empower self-care, prevent and treat disease and help people living with illnesses live better. 

Sanofi has recently embarked on a vast and ambitious digital transformation program. A cornerstone of this roadmap is the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions to accelerate R&D, manufacturing and commercial performance and bring better drugs and vaccines to patients faster, to improve health and save lives. 

The Digital Strategy & Operations team at Sanofi is the innovation engine that enables the digital transformation of the company globally. Combining business acumen with strong analytical skills, our team is a strategic value creation partner to Digital and broader Sanofi. Together, we bring an ambition to connect the dots, to embedding digital and AI, at scale, across our entire value chain.

As the most senior member of the Digital Strategy team, this role will work closely with the Leadership Team to build our strategy practice and deliver on Sanofi’s digital transformation. We are looking for those who are passionate about the power of digital transformation in healthcare to join our talented team by bringing a strategic mindset to solve business problems.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Digital Governance Product Owner to lead the development and implementation of our Governance Process and Prioritization product. This role will drive the adoption of the product across Sanofi's global business and embed it into our organizational culture.

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:

• Lead end-to-end development of the Governance Process and Prioritization product, reimagining approval workflows to accelerate delivery lifecycle

• Drive measurable business impact through outcome-focused product development and management

• Engage with key stakeholders across global business units and collaborate with Strategy & Operations partners for effective governance activation

• Report to senior leadership on outcomes in key governance forums with data-driven insights

• Spearhead global adoption of the governance product and develop strategies to embed it into business operations

• Provide comprehensive training, support, and change management to ensure successful implementation

• Demonstrate agile product development methodology, delivering incremental improvements quarter after quarter

• Regularly assess and refine the product based on user feedback, business needs, and evolving digital landscape

About You

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Engineering, or Computer Science with 5+ years of combined product/program management experience; MBA preferred.

• Proven experience as a Product Owner in digital governance or related field with strong data product skills

• Demonstrated ability to work in agile environments and deliver incremental value.

• Familiar with AI tools and data platforms such as Snowflake, LLMs, etc. 

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with strategic business focus

• Experience in process optimization and digital transformation initiatives

• Strong leadership and team collaboration abilities across organizational levels

Key Attributes

• Results-oriented with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes

• Innovative thinker capable of reimagining traditional processes

• Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced environment

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Excellent presentation and reporting abilities

This role offers an opportunity to shape the future of digital governance at Sanofi, driving efficiency and innovation across our global operations. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in transforming our governance processes and contributing to the overall digital transformation of the organization.

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

This position is for a new vacant role that we are actively hiring for.​

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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