Product Owner - AI Ready Unstructured Data Governance

Sanofi; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi in Toronto is seeking a Product Owner for AI-ready unstructured data governance to lead the end-to-end product lifecycle and collaborate with engineering, data architecture, and business teams to deliver governed data foundations for GenAI initiatives.

You will own the vision, backlog, and roadmap for unstructured data governance, ensure security and access controls, and drive adoption through KPI dashboards and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in data science, engineering, life sciences or related field.
• 5+ years of digital product management experience.
• Experience owning products in data/AI/analytics with measurable business value.
• Familiarity with unstructured/semi-structured data governance concepts.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of GenAI/Agentic AI or modern data platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end product vision, backlog, and roadmap for unstructured/semi-structured data governance.
• Align product direction with governance standards and AI readiness goals.
• Act as primary decision-maker and business-owner for delivering value to internal customers.

Skills

Product ownership

Agile/Scrum

Data governance

Unstructured data

Stakeholder management

GenAI/Agentic AI

Cloud platforms

Education

BS in Data Science/Engineering/Life Sciences

Tools

Snowflake

AWS S3

Data cataloging

OneMesh

Job description

Reference No. R2871852

Position Title: Product Owner - AI Ready Unstructured Data Governance

Location: Toronto, ON

About the Job
Join the digital engine driving Sanofi’s transformation - where AI, automation, and bold experimentation power faster science and smarter decisions. Here, you’ll help build the first biopharma company powered by AI at scale.

About Sanofi:
We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve
people’s lives.

About this role:

Sanofi is on a bold mission to become an AI-enabled biopharma company. At the heart of this ambition is the need for data that is understood, trusted, and safe. The Unstructured Data AI-Readiness Product Owner will be a key driver of this mission, owning the full lifecycle of products that govern unstructured and semi-structured data to ensure Sanofi's GenAI and Agentic AI products are built on a solid, governed data foundation.

This role sits within the Data, AI and Governance Platforms organization and reports directly to the Head of Data Governance Products Line.

*Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite - required. *

Main Responsibilities:
Product Vision & Strategy

• Own the end-to-end product vision, discovery, roadmap, and strategy for unstructured / semi-Structured Data Governance products and related tools.
• Support design extension of Sanofi's AI-Ready Data Framework to unstructured / semi-structured data sources and align product direction with developed standards.
• Act as the key decision-maker and business-accountable owner for delivering value to internal customers and stakeholders.

Backlog & Delivery

• Define, refine, and prioritize the product backlog in close collaboration with engineering, data architecture, and business teams.
• Translate business and governance requirements into clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Partner with Agile Delivery Leads and development squads to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of product increments.
• Drive continuous improvement across the product development lifecycle.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, data governance teams, and technical delivery teams.
• Engage with Data Management Leads (DMLs), Data & AI platform teams, and data consumers to gather requirements and validate solutions.
• Communicate product Progress, risks, and outcomes clearly to senior leadership including the Head of Data Governance Product Line.

Data Governance & AI Readiness

• Ensure products support the operationalization of AI-Ready Data standards for unstructured and semi-structured content (Sharepoint, technical docs, formats such as PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, images, audio/video).
• Drive adoption of governance controls across unstructured data processing pipelines, including data cataloging, metadata extraction, data quality checks, and risk classification.
• Collaborate with Data Architecture and AI Platform teams to ensure seamless integration with platforms such as Snowflake, AWS S3, OneMesh, and downstream AI systems.
• Champion the application of least-privilege access principles and data security standards across governed data assets.

Product Performance & Adoption

• Define and track product KPIs and adoption metrics (e.g., via the AI-Ready Data Adoption KPI Dashboard).
• Use data-driven insights to inform prioritization decisions and demonstrate product value.
• Support change management and user enablement to drive adoption across Sanofi's business units.

About You
Required Qualifications:

• BS - Data Science, Engineering, Life Sciences or related field - required.
• 5+ years of experience in digital product management
• Demonstrated experience owning products in a data, AI, or analytics domain, with a track record of delivering measurable business value
• Familiarity with unstructured and semi-structured data governance concepts, including metadata management, data cataloging, data classification, and access control frameworks
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with cross-functional squads, including engineering, architecture, and UX teams
• Knowledge of GenAI, Agentic AI, or modern data platforms (Snowflake, AWS S3, data catalogs) is a strong advantage
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or regulated industry is an advantage

Required Skills and Competencies

a) Technical Skills

• Solid working understanding of unstructured data pipeline technologies, cloud storage frameworks, data governance principles such as data cataloging, and metadata capture, data quality, data risk controls, enabling credible engagement with engineering and architecture teams without being a hands-on developer.
• Ability to drive 0 to 1 product design and build decisions by conducting user research, defining personas, and collaborating with UX/UI Designers to ensure governance workflows are intuitive for data stewards and business users.

b) Functional Skills

• Ability to autonomously lead backlog refinement, sprint planning, and review ceremonies across a complex, multi-stakeholder governance product portfolio, fostering a culture of transparency and iterative delivery.
• Experience in Data-Driven Decision Making, with demonstrated consistently use of KPI dashboards and adoption metrics to guide prioritization, identify governance gaps, and demonstrate product value to stakeholders.
• Ability to navigates a broad stakeholder landscape — including Data Management Leads, Data stewards, platform teams, data architects, and senior leadership — to align on product direction and manage competing priorities with clarity.

c) Product Ownership

• Understands how unstructured data governance enables Sanofi's GenAI and Agentic AI use cases, and uses this context to balance governance rigor with business agility in prioritization decisions.
• Embeds quality throughout the product lifecycle — from acceptance criteria through to post-launch monitoring — ensuring governance products like AIRA produce reliable, audit-ready outputs.
• Steers products through all lifecycle phases — from discovery and validation through to growth and sustain — making deliberate investment decisions across the Unstructured Data Governance portfolio.
• Takes full accountability for the vision, roadmap, backlog, and outcomes of the governance product suite, operating with high autonomy while contributing to the maturation of product management practices within the team.
• Develops credible forward-looking views on delivery timelines, capacity needs, and adoption projections to support informed investment decisions at the portfolio level.
• Places the needs of data stewards, DMLs, and AI product teams at the center of every product decision, maintaining continuous feedback loops to reduce friction and increase trust in governance tools.

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 current vacant role that is now open for applications.

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Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to culture, inclusion, and experience. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees, 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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