Digital GBUs Plai Commercial Advanced Analytics & AI Product Line Owner in Paris, France

About Sanofi:

We are an innovative global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Our team, across some 100 countries, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions.

Sanofi has recently embarked into a vast and ambitious digital transformation program. A cornerstone of this roadmap is the acceleration of its data transformation and of 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.

Who You Are:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Digital GBUs Plai Commercial Advanced Analytics & AI PL who will work in collaboration with Plai module owners and relevant cross functions including central data and architecture team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in advanced analytics & AI /Gen AI , great leadership abilities, and a passion for driving innovation through data-driven solutions. You will play a critical role in shaping Plai Commercial Advance d analytics & AI digital strategy and implementing best practices, and driving strategic initiatives to ensure the reliability, scalability – continuously improving & challenging the status quo. In addition, you will be the X-module owner of the product for transversal domains.

Our vision for digital, data analytics and AI

Join us on our journey in enabling Sanofi’s Digital Transformation through becoming an AI first organization. This means:

• AI Factory – Versatile Teams Operating in Cross Functional Pods: Utilising digital and data resources to develop AI products, bringing data management, AI and product development skills to products, programs, and projects to create an agile, fulfilling, and meaningful work environment.

• Leading Edge Tech Stack: Experience building products that will be deployed globally on a leading-edge tech stack.

• World Class Mentorship and Training: Working with renowned leaders and academics in machine learning to further develop your skillsets.

Main responsibilities:

As Product Line Owner, you will be a senior leader and act as a mini-CEO for this digital product , co-defining product line _strategy with the business, planning product roadmap, driving product delivery with delivery team, and measuring/optimising business impact. _ Act as transversal lead on Plai overall providing required support to all relevant teams as well as Digital owner on Plai GTM and other commercial modules.

• Act as the Plai cross module owner to c o- d esign & implement E2E product vision & delivery for Plai x-modules including

• Drive quality of delivery, prioritize backlog across modules (Backlog and incident management)

• MVP sign off / Plai roadmap refreshment.

• Performance & value realization tracking: KPIs, MVP delivery progress, user adoption & user support measures.

• Monitor progress with digital/business owners in a simple & focus way.

• Provide standards & guidance on comm/change mgmt. across Plai modules

• Share X-module progress to Plai executive sponsors.

• Co- l ead x-module Plai governance

• Build clear, central and structured governance model providing clarity on module innovation/ investment decisions and use case prioritization. ​

• Lead Plai Delivery & Quality Committee and co-lead Plai Digital Technical Committee in collaboration with relevant transversal teams

• Co-Lead x-module Plai module product management & operating model including

• Responsible for best-in class tomodule product mng & operating model with standards​

• ​Accountable to design a frame and a process for a centralized & standard approach for Plai MVP delivery & quality/change management/value realization​

• Build centralized Plai roadmap/ MVP signoff & delivery tracking.

• Ensures consistent communication on Plai modules incl. roadmap/backlog/ what is new, what is coming next, what is improved in existing, business routines etc.​

• Build centralized change management strategy, performance management and value realization process in place (monitoring KPIs/adoption/impact assessment)​

• Orchestrate iteration of the existing features and to bring more value to end users via structured approach based on end user feedback and action planning​

• Act as the product owner of GTM module leading Plai GTM Design / build rollout and operate

• Closely collaborate with GTMC to ensure adoption & impact Plai GTM module to ensure value realization ​ * *

• Stakeholder Collaboration : Collaborate with cross-functional teams in GBU, GTMC & Digital to understand user needs, gather requirements, drive technology strategy, and deliver tailored AI *solutions. *

• Quality Assurance *: Implement quality control measures to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of reporting outputs, adhering to industry standards and best practices. *

• Regulatory Compliance *: Stay abreast of regulatory guidelines and requirements related to reporting in the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring adherence and compliance in all reporting activities. *

• Continuous Improvement : Proactively identify *opportunities for process optimization, tool enhancements, and innovation in reporting practices to drive efficiency and effectiveness. *

• Act as the product owner for additional commercial modules confirmed by ExCom, leading module d esign / build rollout and operate

*Ways of working  *

• You will be a member for Global Digital GBU Advance Analytics & AI Leadership Team. 

• You will foster partnerships and close collaboration between cross-functional teams (GBU Brand teams, Digital, GTMC, market teams) and drive structured ways of working between teams to provide maximum value and efficiency to business teams. 

• You will work closely and constructively with other development teams e.g., Acceleratorwhether inside or outside the company.

• You will empower your teams to set up lean but effective teams and efficient local governance.  

• You will build and develop a team that uses complementary strengths and develop dedicated,

Job Skills & Competencies

• 10+ years of professional experience on advanced analytics and AI area with a min 5 years people management & leadership experience in diverse markets

• Min 10 year experience in product management or building complex digital solutions preferably with experience in data and AI systems/platforms

• Extensive hands-on experience in ML/AI/ GenAI is a big plus

• Experience working with a variety of cross-functional teams ‚

• Committed lifelong learner with a deep passion for cognitive science and AI/GenAI

• Solid industry background and understanding & process a strong business acumen (proven leadership experience digital roles with a focus on commercial)

• Proven record of creating and implementing successful advanced analytics & AI digital commercial strategies

• Seasoned leader with outstanding communication and presentation skills.

• Very strong project management and execution skills

• Ability to cultivate effective relationships, and to influence and collaborate internally and externally at all organizational levels.

• Attention to detail & technical intuition

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills for executive level communication and collaboration

• Fluent in English (Other languages a plus)

Technical skills:  * *

Solid knowledge of Lean & Agile practices, UX/UI and Application Design & Integration, extensive hands-on experience in ML/AI/ GenAI   is a big plus

Soft skills:

• Leadership & Strategic Thinking & Impact Focus

• Demonstrates very strong leadership skills; knows how to influence and work as an integral part of a team.

• Deep experience in applying LEAN and Agile Practices

• Comfortable with pushing on conventional wisdom and having a strong point of view; willing to take the initiative and offer creative solutions; strong troubleshooting skills.

• Effective & Inspirational Communications

• Multi-cultural Transversal Collaboration

• Thoughtful Risk Taking

• Diverse & Inclusive Decision Making

• Very strong problem-solving skills and analytical capabilities

• Very strong project management and execution skills

• Exceptional communication and influencing skills to effectively engage stakeholders

• Team player with great interpersonal skills, positive attitude, and confident demeanour.

• A passion for innovation, problem-solving, and driving business transformation.

• Able to work in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment and manage multiple priorities‚

• Pragmatic and capable of solving complex issues

• Attention to detail & technical intuition

Education:

• Advanced Analytics/Scientific, Business or Engineering Degree, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline is required, MBA is a big plus

Pursue progress , discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=67s) and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com (https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness) !

Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions.

With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi (https://youtu.be/96EwNjb1TLo)

As an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live.

All in for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sanofi – YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=2s)