Agile Scrum Leader
4 weeks ago
Astellas Canada – Agile Scrum Leader - Corporate Technology
At Astellas, we are committed to being a pioneering, value-driven innovator in the life sciences sector. Our mission is to be at the forefront of healthcare transformation, converting innovative scientific advancements into tangible VALUE for patients.
What distinguishes us is our unwavering focus on patients, our groundbreaking innovations, our collaborative culture, and the dedication of our talented workforce.
Making a positive difference in patients' lives is the core of our mission. At Astellas, we are relentless in our pursuit of scientific advancement and addressing unmet medical needs, as evidenced by our legacy in oncology, overactive bladder treatment, and transplantation, along with our robust pipeline in women's health, vision restoration, regenerative medicine, genetic regulation, immuno-oncology, mitochondrial research, and targeted protein degradation.
About Us:
We are a global pharmaceutical entity headquartered in Japan, employing over 14,000 professionals across approximately 70 countries worldwide. We rank among the Top 30 global biopharmaceutical companies based on revenue and are anticipated to be one of the Top 10 Cancer Drug Manufacturers of 2024, as recognized by Fierce Pharma.
In Canada, we are expanding to seize the exciting opportunities presented by our established brands and a rich pipeline of innovative therapies.
We seek candidates who will flourish in our entrepreneurial and empowering environment, where talent and leadership are nurtured. Do your values resonate with our Astellas Way—patient focus, ownership, results, openness, and integrity? If so, we would be eager to connect with you.
From day one, every individual at Astellas is tasked with contributing to a brighter future for patients globally. We cultivate exceptional relationships with our employees to enable them to thrive, promote innovation, and achieve outstanding business results. Our aim is to foster a culture where our people feel empowered to pursue bold ideas and ambitious outcomes, confidently taking accountability for elevated performance standards while embodying a competitive and solutions-oriented mindset.
Our expertise in science and technology defines us as a pharmaceutical company. Our open and diverse culture is what makes us uniquely Astellas.
Astellas Pharma Canada (APCA) is currently in search of an Agile Scrum Leader - Corporate Technology.
Role Overview
As the Scrum Lead for a specialized team in digital expertise, you will be instrumental in propelling our digital initiatives within our agile organization. Our agile framework comprises Digital Capability and Digital Execution. Digital Execution focuses on aligning various missions with business objectives and fostering collaboration on a broader scale, while Digital Capability emphasizes the growth and development of individuals within their specific areas of expertise. This dual approach allows us to efficiently scale agile practices while concentrating on product development and individual skill enhancement.
As an Enterprise Business Platforms Scrum Lead, you will play a critical role in managing Agile delivery. Your primary responsibility will be to facilitate the Scrum process within teams, guiding, supporting, and coaching them in the application of Agile/Scrum methodologies and principles. Your leadership will empower the team to work cohesively towards their maximum potential, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality results within established timelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Scrum Ceremonies: Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives for multiple value teams.
- Backlog Management: Collaborate with team members within the chapter and across other digital and business units to maintain an up-to-date backlog, enhancing future sprint planning.
- Coaching and Mentoring: Provide guidance and training to assist the team in effectively adopting and implementing Agile Scrum methodologies. Foster development teams towards higher scrum maturity and establish self-organizing teams that are adaptable and fully productive during sprints.
- Monitor Team Progress: Track and communicate team velocity and sprint/release progress to all relevant stakeholders. Ensure accurate documentation of all progress and actions in Agile tracking systems.
- Promote Continuous Improvement: Encourage and lead initiatives to continuously enhance processes and practices based on retrospective feedback. Assist the Capability Lead in creating a vision across products.
- Remove Obstacles: Identify and eliminate any barriers or impediments that hinder the team's performance.
- Conflict Resolution: Aid in resolving interpersonal conflicts and issues within the team to maintain a productive work environment.
- Stakeholder Communication: Serve as a liaison between the Value team and stakeholders to ensure clear communication and understanding of progress and requirements.
- Guard and Enforce Scrum Principles: Uphold and reinforce Scrum principles, practices, and processes by recognizing their significance and functionality within the organization.
- Reporting: Regularly update the Capability Lead and team members on the progress of various Value Teams and their outcomes.
- Continuous Learning: Engage in ongoing learning and professional development to stay informed about the latest trends and practices in your area of expertise.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure the highest quality and consistency in the work produced.
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