Scrum Master

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will responsible for delivering accelerators across the Identity and Access Management (IAM) teams and driving a culture of continuous innovation. The Scrum Master is responsible for facilitating Agile practices within IAM teams, ensuring effective delivery of projects related to user identity, access controls, and security. This role requires a strong understanding of Agile methodologies, coupled with knowledge of IAM concepts and practices, to guide teams in delivering secure, efficient, and user-friendly solutions.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Facilitate team events such as Daily Stand-ups, Iteration Planning, reviews, and retrospectives

• Identify and address obstacles that hinder team progress, proactively working to resolve issues and mitigate risks.

• Support the Product Owner in managing the backlog and guiding the team

• Serve as a liaison between IAM teams and collaborators, facilitating clear communication regarding project status, risks, and dependencies.

• Identify and address obstacles that hinder team progress, proactively working to resolve issues and mitigate risks.

• Continuously learn and improve as a Scrum Master to better support the team's success, including participation in Amgen Communities of Practice

• Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure IAM projects align with industry standards and regulations (e.g., GxP, SOX).

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and 1 to 3 years of Information Systems experience or related field experience OR

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years of Information Systems experience or related field experience OR

• Diploma and 7 to 9 years of Information Systems experience or related field experience

• Awareness of technical aspects related to IAM systems and software.

• Experience leading meetings, such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, ensuring active participation and effective outcomes.

• Deep knowledge and expertise in SAFe. Combine technical knowledge of SAFe with a motivation to improve software, systems, and Agile business processes.

• Strong attention to detail in documentation and project planning.

• Jira experience

• SAFe training experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Jira Align experience

• Miro experience

• Workshop facilitation experience

Professional Certifications:

• SAFe Scrum Master certification – preferred

• PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), or IAM certifications) are a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and gap/fit assessment skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams

• High degree of initiative and self-motivation.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.

• Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals

• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.

Work Hours:

• This position requires you to work a later shift and may be assigned a second or third shift schedule. Candidates must be willing and able to work during evening or night shifts, as required

• Potential Shifts (subject to change based on business requirements): Second Shift: 2:00pm – 10:00pm IST; Third Shift: 10:00 pm – 7:00 am IST.

• On-Call This position may have after hours responsibilities

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

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As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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