Digital Product Owner (Associated Director) Incentive Compensation (IC) works in a worldwide team accountable for the definition, design, evolution, delivery, and ongoing operation of the products and services supporting field colleagues related to commercial and scientific activities.  This includes the CRM, Events, Transparency, Profiling, Segmentation, Targeting and Territory Design (PSTT), IC, and other supporting commercial applications as part of the overall technology ecosystem including sales force excellence, customer engagement, R&D, and field medical affairs.

In the role of Product Owner IC, he/she delivers the proper PSTT and IC product, using a deep understanding of business processes and technology, to help business stakeholders globally achieve their desired outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for the development, communication, and execution of global PSTT & IC product strategy and roadmap, collaborating with global and local business partners and other functional and product teams

• Stay updated on industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activities to inform product strategy

• Lead the agile product team (POD) and external vendor(s) to deliver the product. Define user stories and agile iterations. Build and prioritize the backlog, and manage the dependencies with other PODs and Product Owners

• Ensure that application architecture decisions are consistent between functions, align to enterprise architecture, and leverage opportunities for common approaches. Implement and follow appropriate governance procedures to ensure compliant and efficient computing environments

• Execute ongoing activities for enhancement requirements gathering and review for continuous product evolutions

• Co-lead the organizational change management with business partners, and ensure excellent adoption of the PSTT & IC strategies and digital product

• Continuously improve the way of working within POD and with other partners

• Ensure that the product meets all controls to address applicable quality, regulatory (Data Privacy, GxP, SOX, etc.) and cybersecurity requirements

• Ensure service delivery performance according to targets (SLA, OLA)

Main Interactions

• Omnichannel Sales Product Line Leaders, Product Owners, Architects

• Digital Product Owners and other colleagues in other areas (CRM, Events, Data, Technology, Finance, HR, etc.)

• Global and Market Level Business, and Business Process Owner Teams

• Global Program/Project Leadership

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Informatics, Engineering, or other relevant fields

• Self-starter with exceptional communication skills and data-driven mindset

• Strong work ethic and attention to detail

• Fluent in English

Minimum Experience & Knowledge Required

• Demonstrated capabilities and achievements to develop and communicate global product strategy and roadmap, aligning with all key stakeholders

• Experience in driving successful large-scale global initiatives in top pharma companies

• Excellent understanding of PSTT & IC processes and in-house/commercial solutions. Hands-on skills and/or experience in running global RFPs and complex contract negotiation will be a plus

• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation, with the ability to derive insights to enhance PSTT & IC strategies and product enhancements

• Strong understanding and experience in Agile methodology and techniques.  2+ years actively involved in an Agile/Scrum environment. Comfortable utilizing Jira, and Confluence, etc.

• Ability to develop and maintain healthy working relationships with global and local business partners, senior business and IT leadership, colleagues, consultants, and vendors

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy to exchange and escalate information throughout a matrix organization

JOB-SPECIFIC SKILLS & COMPETENCIES                                 PROFICIENCY

Lean & Agile practices                                                                  Advanced           

User Experience                                                                            Intermediate

IT strategy & Governance                                                            Advanced

Project Management                                                                   Advanced

Application Design & Integration                                                Advanced

Compliance of Computerized systems                                        Intermediate

TRANSVERSAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES (SOFT & BEHAVIORAL SKILLS)               PROFICIENCY

Business Acumen                                                                                                     Advanced

Transversal collaboration                                                                                        Advanced           

Strategic Thinking                                                                                                    Advanced

Decision Making                                                                                                      Intermediate

Business Partnership                                                                                               Advanced

Change Management                                                                                              Advanced

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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