Scrum Lead Corporate Tech

2 days ago

Markham, Ontario, Canada Astellas Pharma Inc. Full time
About Astellas Pharma Inc.

Astellas Pharma Inc. is a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan, with a team of over 14,000 managing operations in approximately 70 countries around the world. We are in the Top 30 global biopharma company based on global revenues and are predicted to be one of the Top 10 Cancer Drug Makers of 2024 by Fierce Pharma.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Scrum Lead Corporate Tech to join our team. As a Scrum Lead, you will play a crucial role in driving our digital initiatives forward in our agile organization. Our agile operating model consists of Digital Capability and Digital Execution. Digital Execution involves aligning multiple missions around business goals and facilitating collaboration on a larger scale. At the same time, Digital Capability focuses on the growth and development of individuals within a specific expertise area.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead Scrum Ceremonies: Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives for multiple value teams.
  • Backlog Grooming: Work collaboratively with team members within the chapter and across other digital and business units to keep the backlog current to enhance future sprint planning.
  • Coach and Mentor: Provide support and training to help the team embrace and implement Agile Scrum methodologies effectively.
  • Monitor Value Team(s) Progress: Track and communicate team velocity and sprint/release progress to all affected parties.
  • Promote Continuous Improvement: Encourage and lead efforts to continuously improve processes and practices based on retrospective outcomes.
  • Remove Obstacles: Identify and remove any obstacles or blockers that affect the team's performance.
  • Conflict Resolution: Help resolve interpersonal conflicts and issues within the team to ensure a productive working environment.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Act as a liaison between the Value team and stakeholders to ensure clear communication and understanding of progress and needs.
  • Guard and Enforce Scrum Principles: Safeguard and reinforce Scrum principles, practices, and processes by understanding their importance and functionality within the organization.
  • Reporting: Regularly report on the progress of the various Value Teams and outcomes to your Capability Lead and team members.
  • Continuous Learning: Engage in continuous learning and professional development to stay abreast of the latest trends and practices in a specific area of expertise.
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure the highest quality and consistency in the work delivered.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or similar Agile certification preferred.
  • Proven experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar role in Agile projects.
  • Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, artefacts and frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Lean, XP.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Working Environment

This position is remote and is based in Canada.

Astellas Pharma Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.

Astellas Pharma Inc. requires full Vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Reasonable accommodation to this policy may be granted for a valid accommodation request under human rights legislation.

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