Scrum Master

By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description The Future Begins Here At Takeda, we are creating a future-ready organization that uses data and digital to meet the needs of patients, our people, and the planet. We need your help to make this happen. Join our new Innovation Capability Center (ICC) in Bratislava, Slovakia. In this role at our state-of-the-art center, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills and create solutions that will benefit patients around the world. Become the heart of our internal innovation engine. At Takeda’s ICC we Unite in Diversity Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace, where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continuously improving our collaborators journey in Takeda, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our diverse team. THE OPPORTUNITY As a Scrum Master at Takeda, you will accelerate Takeda's journey towards business agility through coaching, facilitating, and mentoring. RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinate and integrate Agile and PMO practices to support the unique requirements of product development in a pharmaceutical setting, considering Statements of Work (SOW) and regulatory compliance. Facilitate collaboration between a blend of internal and external team members to enhance productivity and ensure alignment with project goals. Lead stakeholder management efforts across Europe and the US, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Promote knowledge sharing in Agile practices to improve stakeholder engagement and team performance. Act as a trusted representative for the team in committees, coordinate with IT colleagues from other teams, and are SPOC for the product owner and business owners or other functions from the business. Develop and sustain a culture of continuous improvement and shared responsibility. Maintain and adapt feedback loops to enhance team efficiency and project outcomes. Offer conceptual and innovative approaches to improve the organizational agility in RPA implementations. SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience. Proven experience in Agile and traditional project management roles, ideally within a dual methodology environment. 4+ years of experience in Agile development, with familiarity in Scrum, Kanban, and Lean, and in project management methodologies. Proficiency in spoken and written English to manage stakeholders effectively. Experience with Jira, Confluence, Power platforms and other similar tools is beneficial. Comfortable leading and facilitating stakeholder workshops and planning sessions with distributed teams. Solid grasp of ASDLC (Agile Software Development Life Cycle) processes and core principles. Preferred Experience in Healthcare/Life Sciences is a plus. Experience with RPA (Robotic Process Automation) projects, such as Blue Prism, Kofax, or UiPath is beneficial. Industry-recognized Agile and/or Project Management qualifications. Preferred Technical Degree or equivalent experience. What Takeda’s ICC Can Offer You At Takeda, you may build your career, while contributing to better people’s lives. Expect trust driven culture built around Integrity, Fairness, Honesty and Perseverance. Joining ICC will