Release Train Engineer – Clinical Design and Analysis

ABOUT AMGEN

Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier,fullerand longer. We discover, develop,manufactureand deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helpedestablishthe biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago andremainson thecutting-edgeof innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyondwhat’sknown today.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Role Description:

The Release Train Engineer– Clinical Design and Analysisis a leader and coach whofacilitatesART events,processes,andsupports teams in delivering value.The role involvesfacilitatingcommunication and collaboration among teams, ensuring alignment with theprogramvision, managing risks and dependencies,and driving relentless improvement.They also oftenparticipatein the Lean-Agile transformation, coaching leaders, teams, and Scrum Masterin the new mindset and processes. They help adaptSAFeto the organization’s needs,standardizingand documenting practices

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage product delivery using agile frameworks and techniques. Align with Agile values such as prioritizing individuals and interactions over processes and tools. 

• Lead andfacilitateagileeventsincluding stand-ups, sprint/PIplanning, sprint/PIreviews, retrospectives,demosand backlog refinement meetings to promote team collaboration.

• AdviseSAFeevents, including PI Planning,Scrum ofScrums, and Inspect & Adapt workshops.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams toidentifybusiness requirements and develop solutions that meet customer needs.

• Work with Product Owners, Product and Solution Management, and stakeholders to ensure strategy and execution alignment

• Help the scrum teams achieve delivery acceleration focused on business outcomes by reaching higher levels of scrum maturity

• Identify, escalate, and manage risks and dependencies acrossART toensurethatthey are addressedin a timely manner

• Coordinate with Services and support to schedule resolution of issues with released products 

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within theARTby leading retrospectives and encouraging innovation

• Monitor and report on the progress of theART, ensuring transparency and alignment with solution objectives

• Lead andfacilitatethe PI planning event and ensure strategic and organizational readiness, leadership teampreparednessandlogisticsmanagement for planning readiness 

• Manage andoptimizethe flow of value through the Agile Release Train using various tools, such as Program Kanban and other information radiators

• Lead andfacilitateagileeventsand events such asProgram Increment (PI) planning,pre and post PI Planning, Solution demos,anditeration planning,toensurealignment and collaboration across teams

• Provide guidance and support to RTEs, Scrum Masters, and Product Management teams to help them deliver valueeffectively and adhere to Agile best practices

Basic Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s or Bachelor's degree with 12 - 16 years of experience inComputer Science, Business, Engineering,ITor relatedfield OR

Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills:

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

• Prior experience with Agile project management tools, such as Jira,Confluenceand Jira Align

• Experience in guiding teams through Agileeventsand ensuring adherence toSAFepracticesand behaviors

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling complex challengeswith data

• Collaborative spirit and effective communication skills to work seamlessly in a cross-functional team

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Deep understanding of DevOps and Test Automation Processes in software delivery 

• Workshop facilitationand training experience

• PriorExperienceinPharmaceutical Industry andClinical Domain

Professional Certifications:

• CertifiedSAFeRTE or similar

• CertifiedSAFeScrum Master or similar (preferred)

Soft Skills:

• Excellent people and project management skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully

• Team oriented with a focus on achievingteam goals

Shift Information:

This position requires you to work a later shift and may beassigneda second or third shift schedule. Candidates must be willing and able to work during evening or night shifts, asrequiredbased on business requirements.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation toparticipatein the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to requestan accommodation.