Agile Scrum Leader

4 weeks ago

Markham, Ontario, Canada Astellas Pharma Inc. Full time

Astellas Pharma Inc. – 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, translating 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.

Our goal is to positively impact patients' lives, which drives every action we take. 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, alongside 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. Ranked among the Top 30 global biopharma companies by revenue, we are anticipated to be one of the Top 10 Cancer Drug Manufacturers of 2024, as noted by Fierce Pharma.

In Canada, we are expanding to capitalize on the exciting opportunities presented by our established brands and a rich pipeline of innovative therapies.

We seek candidates who will excel 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? We would be eager to connect with you.

From day one, every team member at Astellas is tasked with contributing to a brighter future for patients globally. We cultivate exceptional relationships with our employees to foster innovation and achieve outstanding business results. Our aim is to create a culture where our people feel empowered to pursue bold ideas and ambitious goals, with the confidence to uphold a high standard of performance and embody a competitive, solutions-oriented mindset.

Our expertise in science and technology defines us as a pharmaceutical company, while our open and diverse culture makes us uniquely Astellas.

Astellas Pharma Canada (APCA) is currently seeking an Agile Scrum Leader - Corporate Technology.

Role Overview
As the Scrum Lead for a specialized team in digital expertise, you will be instrumental in advancing our digital initiatives within our agile framework. Our agile operating model encompasses Digital Capability and Digital Execution. Digital Execution focuses on aligning various missions with business objectives and facilitating broader collaboration, while Digital Capability emphasizes the growth and development of individuals within 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 Agile Scrum Leader for Enterprise Business Platforms, you will play a crucial role in managing Agile delivery. Your primary responsibility will be to facilitate the Scrum process within teams, guiding, coaching, and supporting them in the application of Agile/Scrum methodologies and principles. Your leadership will enable the team to work cohesively, maximizing their potential and 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. Support development teams in achieving higher scrum maturity and foster 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 stakeholders. Ensure accurate documentation of 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 Capability Lead in creating a vision across products.
  • Remove Obstacles: Identify and eliminate any impediments that hinder the team's performance.
  • Conflict Resolution: Facilitate the resolution of 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, recognizing their significance and functionality within the organization.
  • Reporting: Regularly report on the progress of various Value Teams and outcomes to your Capability Lead and team members.
  • Continuous Learning: Engage in ongoing learning and professional development to stay updated on the latest trends and practices in your area of expertise.
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure the highest quality and consistency in the work produced.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or a similar Agile certification is preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience as a Scrum Master or in a comparable role within Agile projects.
  • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, artifacts, and frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Lean, and XP.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Preferred

  • Experienced Scrum Lead with a background in facilitating the efforts of multiple internal value teams across diverse products and technology platforms.
  • Strong skills in cost control and monitoring value realization from delivery.
  • Experience in a complex or highly regulated industry.
  • Proven experience with CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery.

Working Environment

  • This position is remote and based in Canada.

Additional Information

Astellas Pharma Canada welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the hiring process.

Astellas Pharma Canada requires full vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Reasonable accommodations to this policy may be granted for valid requests under human rights legislation.

Please note that we do not accept telephone inquiries, in-person applications, or submissions from agencies. While we appreciate all applications, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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