Lead, Value Delivery

5 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.

Our Mission

We strive to become a cutting-edge, value-driven life science innovator. This means working at the forefront of healthcare change to turn innovative science into VALUE for patients.

Our Culture

We are a company that values patient focus, ownership, results, openness, and integrity. We nurture exceptional relationships with our employees to allow them to thrive, foster innovation, and deliver exceptional business results.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Agile Scrum Master to join our dynamic and innovative team. As an Agile Scrum Master, you will be responsible for facilitating the adoption and implementation of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, to drive successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, guiding and coaching the team members on Agile principles and practices.
  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring their effectiveness and value.
  • Collaborate with product owners to prioritize and manage the product backlog, ensuring that it is well-groomed, refined, and ready for development.
  • Promote and foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging the team to identify and implement process enhancements and best practices.
  • Remove any impediments or roadblocks that may hinder the team's progress, escalating issues when necessary.
  • Coach and mentor team members on Agile principles, values, and practices, fostering a self-organizing and high-performing team environment.
  • Collaborate with other Scrum Masters and Agile teams to share knowledge, experiences, and best practices.
  • Monitor and track team performance and progress, providing regular updates and reports to stakeholders.
  • Stay up-to-date with Agile and Scrum trends, tools, and practices, continuously enhancing your own knowledge and skills.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Project management or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
  • Proven experience in a leadership role within IT service enablement or infrastructure management.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of IT service management frameworks, such as ITIL.
  • Experience in designing and implementing IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and cloud services.
  • Expertise in Azure DevOps
  • Familiarity with emerging technologies and trends in IT and service enablement, such as automation, and cloud computing.
  • Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on delivering results.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in managing IT budgets and vendor relationships
  • Relevant certifications, such as ITIL, PMP, or AWS

Working Environment

Astellas Pharma Inc. recognizes the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver.

Accommodations

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.

Vaccination Policy

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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