Sarah Starr
Product Owner @Huron
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WORK HISTORY
Product Owner @Huron
As Product Owner for Huron’s enterprise Research Administration platform, I lead strategy and execution across multiple regulated modules supporting universities and research institutions nationwide.I operate at the intersection of product vision, risk stewardship, and delivery execution - driving modernization within a legacy ecosystem while preparing the portfolio for next-generation transformation.Key Impact AreasSuite-Level Product Leadership: • Own roadmap direction and backlog strategy across IACUC, Safety, and Animal Operations modules. • Prioritize using risk-based and client-impact frameworks to balance compliance, system stability, and long- term evolution. • Bridge legacy stabilization efforts with next-gen initiatives.Cross-Functional Delivery: • Partner with Engineering, QA, Product Management, and Client Success to define user stories, acceptance criteria, and release scope for complex regulatory enhancements. • Lead grooming, triage, and release readiness to improve predictability and reduce regression risk. • Translate regulatory and workflow requirements into structured, testable increments.Client-Centered Modernization: • Transform client feedback, escalation patterns, and support trends into actionable product improvements. • Establish structured backlog health and prioritization frameworks to improve responsiveness and adoption. • Drive measurable improvements in product quality, stability, and client trust across a multi-module ecosystem.Operational Excellence & Risk Stewardship: • Implement scalable governance and release planning frameworks to manage competing priorities across modules and product generations. • Introduce structured QA alignment and regression risk visibility practices to strengthen release confidence.Champion data-informed decision making across support trends, escalations, and adoption signals.
EDUCATION
Mercyhurst College
Bachelor of Science (BS)
SKILLS
ABOUT SARAH STARR
With over a decade of experience shaping research administration and compliance technology, I bring a holistic perspective that bridges product strategy, client success, and operational delivery.As a Product Owner at Huron, I lead cross-functional teams to enhance the Research Suite platform, translating the collective voice of our clients into a clear product vision that delivers lasting value. My background in account management, technical services, and program leadership enables me to align institutional needs with engineering execution—ensuring every enhancement strengthens both system performance and user experience.Guided by the principle of Voice – Vision – Value, I strive to create clarity from complexity, foster collaboration across generations of technology, and ensure that innovation remains grounded in purpose. My passion lies in transforming feedback into forward motion—building tools that empower research to advance with confidence and integrity.
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