AI Automation and Robotics Product Owner
Sanofi
9 hours ago
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
United States
IT
Main Responsibilities
- Define and drive comprehensive product strategy for PhysicalAI-powered automation and robotics solutions across Discovery & CMC experimental workflows.
- Collaborate with R&D and CMC stakeholders to develop product vision and operational demand initiatives aligned to business needs.
- Lead strategic demand ideation for AI to accelerate DMTA and AI for Automation & Robotics products, including external innovation sourcing and prioritization.
- Develop long-term strategy and delivery roadmaps integrating automation, robotics, and digital solutions.
- Own development and execution of products to meet scientists’ needs and accelerate delivery of medicines to patients.
- Guide product development through governance processes and build go/no-go recommendations based on data and business value.
- Serve as voice of the customer to drive development of AI-powered tools for target identification, molecule generation, and CMC processes.
- Liaise between R&D/CMC stakeholders and digital teams, translating business needs into requirements.
- Drive adoption via business transformation and change management, integrating solutions into existing processes.
- Present executive summaries and value propositions to governance bodies with data and evidence.
- Act as change agent/thought leader on Digital, PhysicalAI, and Automation & Robotics opportunities.
- Stay current on industry trends and best practices in product management, automation, and pharmaceutical applications.
- Champion adoption of disruptive technologies that transform experimental workflows and accelerate timelines.
- Align Discovery & CMC automation strategy with broader company initiatives and collaborate with Digital teams.
About You / Qualifications
- 7+ years in product management or technical leadership focused on lab automation and robotics implementation.
- Proven track record delivering automation solutions in pharmaceutical, life sciences, or CMC environments.
- Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects in global matrix organizations.
- Demonstrated success in stakeholder management and driving adoption of innovative technologies.
Required/Preferred Skills
- Strong knowledge/experience in PhysicalAI, AI-driven robotics, and automation platforms (including scheduling/orchestration software).
- Solid understanding of robotic systems, mobile robots, co-bots, and advanced automation architectures.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to bridge technical and business stakeholders.
- Strategic thinking with execution excellence; comfortable with ambiguity; able to drive results in complex environments.
- Openness to learning and adapting to emerging technologies and methodologies.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s and PhD preferred.
- Preferred: degree in Automation, Robotics, Engineering Sciences or related engineering/scientific fields.
- Preferred: advanced degrees and/or additional experience in pharmaceutical R&D or industrial automation.
Benefits (explicitly stated)
- Health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare and prevention/wellness programs.
- At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
- Rewards package recognizing contribution and impact.
Compensation/Programs
- All compensation determined commensurate with demonstrated experience.
- Employees may be eligible to participate in company employee benefit programs.
- Define and drive comprehensive product strategy for PhysicalAI-powered automation and robotics solutions across Discovery & CMC experimental workflows.
- Collaborate with R&D and CMC stakeholders to develop product vision and operational demand initiatives aligned to business needs.
- Lead strategic demand ideation for AI to accelerate DMTA and AI for Automation & Robotics products, including external innovation sourcing and prioritization.
- Develop long-term strategy and delivery roadmaps integrating automation, robotics, and digital solutions.
- Own development and execution of products to meet scientists’ needs and accelerate delivery of medicines to patients.
- Guide product development through governance processes and build go/no-go recommendations based on data and business value.
- Serve as voice of the customer to drive development of AI-powered tools for target identification, molecule generation, and CMC processes.
- Liaise between R&D/CMC stakeholders and digital teams, translating business needs into requirements.
- Drive adoption via business transformation and change management, integrating solutions into existing processes.
- Present executive summaries and value propositions to governance bodies with data and evidence.
- Act as change agent/thought leader on Digital, PhysicalAI, and Automation & Robotics opportunities.
- Stay current on industry trends and best practices in product management, automation, and pharmaceutical applications.
- Champion adoption of disruptive technologies that transform experimental workflows and accelerate timelines.
- Align Discovery & CMC automation strategy with broader company initiatives and collaborate with Digital teams.
About You / Qualifications
- 7+ years in product management or technical leadership focused on lab automation and robotics implementation.
- Proven track record delivering automation solutions in pharmaceutical, life sciences, or CMC environments.
- Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects in global matrix organizations.
- Demonstrated success in stakeholder management and driving adoption of innovative technologies.
Required/Preferred Skills
- Strong knowledge/experience in PhysicalAI, AI-driven robotics, and automation platforms (including scheduling/orchestration software).
- Solid understanding of robotic systems, mobile robots, co-bots, and advanced automation architectures.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to bridge technical and business stakeholders.
- Strategic thinking with execution excellence; comfortable with ambiguity; able to drive results in complex environments.
- Openness to learning and adapting to emerging technologies and methodologies.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s and PhD preferred.
- Preferred: degree in Automation, Robotics, Engineering Sciences or related engineering/scientific fields.
- Preferred: advanced degrees and/or additional experience in pharmaceutical R&D or industrial automation.
Benefits (explicitly stated)
- Health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare and prevention/wellness programs.
- At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
- Rewards package recognizing contribution and impact.
Compensation/Programs
- All compensation determined commensurate with demonstrated experience.
- Employees may be eligible to participate in company employee benefit programs.