Scrum Master

Reference No. R2691463

Position Title: Scrum Master

Department: Foundations Data Product Line

Location: Toronto

At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.  We believe our cutting-edge science and manufacturing, fueled by data and digital technologies, have the potential to transform the practice of medicine, turning the impossible into possible for millions of people. 

As one of Canada’s leading investors in life sciences, manufacturing and research and development, we focus on delivering new and better ways to address unmet medical needs. Our life-changing and lifesaving products are grounded in science that Canadians can trust. They empower self-care, prevent and treat diseases, and help people live better. 

Our vision for digital, data analytics and AI 

Sanofi has embarked into a vast and ambitious digital transformation program. A cornerstone of this roadmap is the acceleration of its data transformation and of the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions. This has enabled us, to accelerate R&D, improve manufacturing and commercial performance, and bring novel drugs and vaccines to patients faster, all in order to improve health and save lives. 

The Digital Team at Sanofi is a unique data-driven team. We pride ourselves on being data obsessed and highly focused on using state of the art processes along with global technologies to drive impact to our solutions. We measure our insights and products based on how they perform across the globe and hold ourselves to the highest regard as our solutions can impact millions of lives. When tackling a problem, we do not just ask how we will create a solution, but how we will create a solution that reaches across the world with the best possible societal outcome. 

If you are passionate about improving the health and wellness of people across the globe using Data as your means, then you should look no farther than the Digital Team here at Sanofi. Join us on our journey in enabling Sanofi’s Digital Transformation through becoming an AI first organization.

• AI Factory - Versatile Teams Operating in Cross Functional Pods: Utilizing digital and data resources to develop AI products, bringing data management, AI and product development skills to products, programs and projects to create an agile, fulfilling and meaningful work environment. 

• Leading Edge Tech Stack: Experience build products that will be deployed globally on a leading-edge tech stack. 

• World Class Mentorship and Training: Working with renowned, published leaders and academics in machine learning to further develop your skillsets.

Who You Are: 

You are experienced in Project Management & Scrum Master, employing agile project methodology, empowering the team and clearing any potential roadblocks, paving the way for the project success and ensuring quality deliverables, delivered on time and within budget. Responsible for governance, planning, budget management, communication & change management, risk management, compliance, and associated mitigations.

You are a dynamic and interested in challenging the status quo to ensure seamless project delivery, a valued influencer and leader who has contributed to effectively coordinate technical teams of a large healthcare organization. You have a keen eye for improvement opportunities and the demonstrated ability to deliver on these opportunities. 

Key Responsibilities:

• You will ensure projects are effectively developed, integrated and deployed with quality and on time delivery.  

• Coordinating the activities of project teams (internal and external resources)

• Identifying, monitoring and managing risks and mitigation plans

• Establishing and facilitating the governance, leading steering committees, etc.

• Building and monitoring project KPIs.

• Creating and executing change management plan, including project engagement and communication.

• Managing the project scope (content, cost, planning) & interdependencies.

• Support the Product Owner on refining the product backlog, enabling longer-term work visibility for reporting to delivery and management teams.

• Identify and manage the risks associated with projects to achieve project success.

• Create, maintain, and deliver on project and work stream plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing understanding and needs.

• Foster teamwork, build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

• Assisting with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and project information.

Key Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills, with experience in influencing, listening actively and negotiating within a team environment.

• Outstanding organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of competency using Scrum.

• Competency in applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization goals.

• Experience managing multiple product teams and coordinating work across multiple teams and releases.

• Positive leadership skills, with experience in mentoring a team, problem solving and conflict resolution abilities.

• Collaborative mindset, with an ability to empathize with colleagues and establish relationships.

• Thrive in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment.

• Broad experience of working in a variety of Agile environments of different maturities.

• Ability to influence and lead behavior change.

• Self-motivated, highly organized, able to work in a collaborative team environment.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

• Certified PMP, ASM-Agile Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Master/Product Owner (CSM, CSPO, SAFe) or equivalent professional qualification.

• Technical knowledge of Software development processes and procedures.

• Understanding of change management and release processes.

• Experience in using project delivery tools such as Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, etc. 

• Other relevant qualifications can be Data Management and Lifesciences/ IT Healthcare.

Pursue Progress.

Discover Extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

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Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

Thank you in advance for your interest.

Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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