Scrum Master - Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Agile Leadership:

  • Serve as a servant leader and coach for multiple Scrum teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure teams adhere to Agile principles, Scrum practices, and organizational standards.

• Delivery Management:

  • Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, Retrospectives).
  • Track and report progress using Agile metrics (Velocity, Burndown, etc.).
  • Remove impediments and escalate issues to ensure timely delivery.

• Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and cross-functional teams to prioritize backlog and align deliverables with business objectives.
  • Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.

• Domain Expertise:

  • Apply deep knowledge of Life Sciences processes such as Clinical Trials, Regulatory Submissions, Pharmacovigilance, and GxP compliance.
  • Ensure Agile practices align with FDA, EMA, and other regulatory requirements.

• Continuous Improvement:

  • Drive Agile maturity assessments and implement best practices across teams.
  • Mentor junior Scrum Masters and contribute to organizational Agile transformation initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience:

  • 15+ years of overall IT experience, with at least 8+ years as a Scrum Master in large-scale Agile programs.
  • Proven track record in Life Sciences domain (Pharma, Biotech, Healthcare IT).

• Certifications:

  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent (PSM, SAFe Scrum Master).
  • SAFe Agilist or other scaled Agile certifications preferred.

• Technical & Domain Knowledge:

  • Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban).
  • Familiarity with tools like Jira, Rally, Confluence.
  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance (GxP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11).

• Soft Skills:

  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage distributed teams.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in implementing Agile in regulated environments.
• Exposure to Data Analytics, AI/ML solutions in Life Sciences.
• PMP or PMI-ACP certification.