Scrum Master

Job Description

Career Category Information Systems Job Description Join Amgen s Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like you re part of something bigger, it s because you are. Our shared mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses drives all that we do. Since 1980, we ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas -Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease- we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. What you will do About the role You will play a key role as part of Operations Generative AI (GenAI) Product team to deliver cutting edge innovative GEN AI solutions across various Process Development functions(Drug Substance, Drug Product, Attribute Sciences & Combination Products) in Operations functions. Role Description: Scrum Master role as part of Operations Generative AI (GenAI) Product team is a servant leader and coach for a Product Team. The role fosters an environment where the team can stay focused with limited disruption from outside impacts, enables the team to effectively use Lean and SAFe Agile practices, removes roadblocks to progress, facilitates Agile events. In partnership with the Product Owner, the Scrum Master tracks team metrics and guides the team towards becoming high performing. Roles & Responsibilities: Managing/running multiple scrums and projects. Facilitate team events such as Daily Stand-ups, Iteration Planning, reviews, and retrospectives Act as a servant leader and coach for and within Product and Platform teams Foster an environment where the team can stay focused Educate the team about Lean and SAFe Agile practices like Scrum Remove roadblocks and impediments to team progress Support the Product Owner in managing the backlog and guiding the team Strengthen communication and relationships with other teams, especially those on the Agile Release Train (ART) Track team metrics and find ways to improve team performance Guide the team towards becoming a high-performing and self-managing unit Continuously learn and improve as a Scrum Master to better support the teams success, including participation in Amgen Communities of Practice Run scrum cadences working with multiples teams across the globe. Ensure coordination between teams for timely delivery. What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. Basic Qualifications: Master s degree and 4 to 6 years of experience in Information Systems and Bachelor s degree and 6 to 8 years of experience in Information Systems Diploma and 10 to 12 years of experience in Information Systems SAFe Scrum Master certification - preferred Must-Have Skills: Deep knowledge and expertise in SAFe. Combine technical knowledge of SAFe with a motivation to improve software, systems, and Agile business processes. Jira hands on experience including work management and reporting Experienced in driving PI planning events with support of Release Train Engineer in ART set up Excellent Project Management, People Management and Leadership skills in a software Development environment. Preferred Qualifications: Technical thought leadership Able to communicate technical or complex subject matters in business terms. Jira Align experience Miro experience Workshop facilitation experience Professional Certifications: SAFe Scrum Master certification - preferred Soft Skills: Excellent analytical and gap/fit assessment skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams High degree of initiative and self-motivation. Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully. Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals Strong presentation and public speaking skills. What you can expect of us As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we ll support your journey every step of the way. In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards. Equal opportunity statement Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation. Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers. amgen. com As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. .