About Growing with us

Sanofi is hiring key contributors to onboard Sanofi Digital transformation journey and to embrace the Digital capabilities. Our IIoT Platform, including the time series data delivery solutions, Streaming Engine, is a key component of this digital transformation, enabling real time data delivery to our innovative Sanofi Digital solutions. Sanofi's digital transformation contributes to the revolutionization of pharmaceutical manufacturing, enhance operational excellence, and maintain our position as an industry leader.

As part of the global Digital Manufacturing MSAT & Engineering team, reporting to the Digital Global Engineering Product Line Owner, the Product Owner for the IIoT Platform Streaming Engine is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and evolution of Sanofi's industrial data streaming capabilities. This role will oversee the current Streaming Engine while managing the transition to the new IIoT platform, ensuring continuous delivery of business value through effective data streaming from shop floor equipment to digital applications. The Product Owner will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, prioritize features, and ensure the platform meets the needs of manufacturing sites worldwide.

Main responsibilities

Product Vision and Strategy

Own the product vision for data streaming capabilities within Sanofi's manufacturing environment

Align streaming capabilities with Sanofi's digital transformation strategy and manufacturing goals

Develop and maintain the product roadmap for Streaming Engine utilizing the enhanced capabilities of the new IIoT platform

Collaborate with stakeholders to define success metrics and KPIs for the platform

Backlog Management and Prioritization

Define, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog for the Streaming Engine

Create detailed user stories and acceptance criteria for development teams

Balance technical debt, new features, and maintenance requirements

Ensure the backlog reflects both immediate needs and strategic long-term goals

Stakeholder Management and Collaboration

Work closely with Digital, Global Engineering, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Data Foundations and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other stakeholders

Collaborate with the Digital teams including Plant Connectivity (IIoT Platform), Cyber Security, Architecture, and Data Foundations, to ensure the platform aligns with Sanofi's technical standards, data security, and compliancea

Facilitate workshops and requirements gathering sessions with users across manufacturing sites

Lead or coordinate training sessions for onboarding new site IIoT Experts

Communicate product updates, roadmap changes, and release plans to all stakeholders

Technical Leadership

Understand and communicate technical aspects of data streaming, time series data, and industrial connectivity

Partner with data platform teams to ensure seamless integration of streamed data

Platform Transition Management

Lead the transition from the current Streaming Engine to the new IIoT Platform Streaming Engine

Ensure business continuity during the transition period

In partnership with the Plant Connectivity team, define migration strategies for existing data streams and configurations

Identify and mitigate risks associated with the platform transition

Feature Development and Implementation

Oversee the development of key features including:

Self-service data streaming capabilities

Time series data extraction and ingestion

Contextual data management (batch operations, recipes, alarms)

Equipment catalogue and plant hierarchy management

Monitoring and audit capabilities

Ensure features meet user needs and technical requirements

Quality and Performance Management

Define and track quality metrics for the platform

Monitor platform performance and reliability

Implement data reconciliation processes and validation mechanisms

Ensure the platform meets all regulatory and compliance requirements

About you

Minimum Experience & Knowledge Required

This role is critical to Sanofi's digital transformation journey, connecting shop floor equipment data with digital applications to enable real-time insights, enhanced operational efficiency, and predictive capabilities across all manufacturing sites.

Technical Expertise

Strong understanding of industrial data systems, OT/IT integration, and IIoT concepts

Knowledge of time series data management and streaming technologies

Understanding of cloud and edge computing architectures

Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and industrial automation

Product Management

Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role in technical product management

Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.)

Strong backlog management and prioritization skills

Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Knowledge

Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and GMP requirements and their impact on digital systems

Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or similar regulated industry

Knowledge of data governance in regulated environments

Familiarity with manufacturing processes and terminology

Project Management and Agile Methodologies

Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies for product development

Strong project management skills to prioritize multiple business needs

Leadership and Communication

Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts

Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing without direct authority

Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills

Ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders

General Work Experience and Skills

5 years+ experience in relevant roles

Very good communication level and engagement skills, both written and verbal

Strong understanding and experience in Agile methodology and techniques

Management of internal and external resources

Experience leading multi-department and multi-cultural teams: clarifying requirements, resolving conflicts, defining roadmap and driving progress

Soft skills

Agile mindset and practices (Advanced)

Digital strategy & governance (Advanced)

Consumer experience (Advanced)

Digital Project Management (Advanced)

Application Design & Integration (Intermediate)

Compliance of Computerized systems (Intermediate)

Success Metrics

Successful implementation and adoption of streaming capabilities across manufacturing sites

Seamless transition from current Streaming Engine to the new IIoT platform

Increased number of data streams and digital applications leveraging the platform

Improved data quality, reliability, and timeliness

User satisfaction with self-service capabilities and platform performance

Achievement of business value through data-driven insights and operational improvements

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Information Technology or Engineering

Languages

Fluent spoken and written English

When joining our team, you will experience:

If you have a passion for Engineering, Digital, and Robotics, and are looking for a challenging role where you can make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you.

An international work environment, in which you can develop your talent and realize ideas and innovations within a competent global team.

Your own career path within Sanofi. Your professional and personal development will be supported purposefully.

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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.

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