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.

Job Title: Senior Scrum Master

Location: Cambridge, MA

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.

• 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

• 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

• Proactively identify and remove impediments that hinder team productivity
• Collaborate with management and cross‑functional teams to address systemic blockers
• Track and communicate impediment resolution progress to relevant stakeholders
• Facilitate problem‑solving sessions to address complex challenges

• 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.)
• Analyze team metrics to identify improvement opportunities
• Lead retrospectives that result in actionable improvement plans
• Foster a culture of experimentation and learning

• 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
• Support the implementation of scaled agile frameworks (Scrum of Scrum, LeSS, etc.)
• Coordinate dependencies across multiple teams
• Participate in program‑level ceremonies and planning
• Contribute to the organization’s agile community of practice

• 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

• Experience with agile management tools (Jira, Azure Dev Ops, Miro, Confluence, etc.)
• Proficiency in multiple agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, XP, SAFe, LeSS)
• Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or regulated industries
• Knowledge of Dev Ops practices and principles
• Experience with distributed/remote team facilitation
• Additional certifications such as PMI‑ACP,…