Senior Scrum Master

Job Title: Senior Scrum Master

About the Job

Join the digital engine driving Sanofi’s transformation - where AI, automation, and bold experimentation power faster science and smarter decisions. Here, you’ll help build the first biopharma company powered by AI at scale.

The Scrum Master at Sanofi plays a crucial role in driving agile transformation and excellence across the organization. This position is responsible for coaching teams on agile methodologies, facilitating agile ceremonies, driving product roadmaps, releasing values early & often, scaling agile across multiple cross functional teams, removing impediments and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will serve as a change agent, helping teams deliver value faster while maintaining high quality standards in our mission to improve patients' lives through innovative healthcare solutions.

About Sanofi: We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main Responsibilities

Agile Facilitation

· Lead and facilitate all agile ceremonies including PI Planning, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives

· Guide teams through release planning, backlog refinement, and other scaled agile events

· Ensure ceremonies are effective, time-boxed, and achieve their intended outcomes

· Create a safe environment for open communication and collaboration

Coaching & Mentoring

· Coach teams and individuals on agile principles, values, and practices

· Mentor less experienced Scrum Masters and Agile Practitioners

· Provide guidance on implementing agile frameworks and adapting them to team needs

· Support teams in their journey toward self-organization and high performance

· Coach product owners on backlog refinements, prioritization & value driven delivery

· Provide Agile coaching to stakeholders and leaders to improve adoption and maturity

Impediment Removal

· Proactively identify and remove impediments that hinder team productivity

· Collaborate with management and cross-functional teams to address systemic blockers

· Track and communication impediment resolution progress to relevant stakeholders

· Facilitate problem-solving sessions to address complex challenges

Delivery Excellence & Continuous Improvement

· Partner with Engineering and Product leadership to improve flow, predictability, and quality

· Drive data driven improvement using Agile metrics (velocity, cycle time, throughput, burndown/up, etc.)-informed improvement using Agile metrics (velocity, cycle time, throughput, burn-down/up, etc.)

· Analyze team metrics to identify improvement opportunities

· Lead retrospectives that result in actionable improvement plans

· Foster a culture of experimentation and learning

Stakeholder Management

· Build strong relationships with product owners, business stakeholders, and leadership

· Communicate team progress, risks, and achievements effectively

· Manage expectations and negotiate priorities when necessary

· Advocate for agile principles at all organizational levels

· Scaling Agile

· Support the implementation of scaled agile frameworks (Scum of Scrum, LeSS, etc.)

· Coordinate dependencies across multiple teams

· Participating in program-level ceremonies and planning

· Contribute to the organization's agile community of practice

About You

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business, or related field

· 8+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, Release Train Engineer (RTE), Agile Coach, or similar role

· 5+ years of experience working with multiple agile teams simultaneously and leading agile transformation across large cross functional teams

· 5+ years of experience working in Biotech & pharmaceutical industry especially in Laboratory space

· Current certification in at least one of the following: CSM, PSM, SAFe SPC, ICP-ACC

· Strong understanding of software development, lifecycle and delivery processes

· Experience with agile at scale in complex enterprise environments

· Demonstrated leadership experience in driving agile transformation

Preferred Skills

· Experience with agile management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, Miro, Confluence etc.)

· Proficiency in multiple agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, XP, SAFe, LeSS)

· Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or regulated industries

· Knowledge of DevOps practices and principles

· Experience with distributed/remote team facilitation

· Additional certifications such as PMI-ACP, ICP-ATF, CTC, etc

· Experience in delivering large scale Laboratory informatics solutions i.e. ELN (Electronic notebook), LIMS (Laboratory Information Management systems), SDMS (Scientific data management systems)

· Expertise in managing & delivering Pharma GxP products and services

Key Competencies

· Servant Leadership: Ability to lead by example and prioritize team needs

· Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

· Facilitation: Expert meeting and workshop facilitation capabilities

· Conflict Resolution: Skilled in addressing and resolving team conflicts constructively

· Coaching: Ability to ask powerful questions and guide without directing

· Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust approaches based on team and organizational needs

· Systems Thinking: Understanding of how teams operate within larger organizational contexts

· Emotional Intelligence: Self-awareness and empathy in team interactions

Education Requirements

· Bachelor's degree required (Computer Science, Business, or related field)

· Master's degree preferred in relevant discipline

· Ongoing professional development in agile methodologies

Why Choose Us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.