Release Train Engineer – Clinical Design and Analysis

Career Category

Information Systems

Job Description

ABOUT AMGEN

Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier,   fuller   and longer. We discover, develop,   manufacture   and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped   establish   the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and   remains   on the   cutting-edge   of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond   what’s   known today.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Role Description:

The Release Train Engineer   – Clinical Design and Analysis   is a leader and coach who   facilitates   ART events ,   processes ,   and   supports teams in delivering value.   The role involves   facilitating   communication and collaboration among teams, ensuring alignment with the   program   vision, managing risks and dependencies ,   and driving relentless improvement.   They also often   participate   in the Lean-Agile transformation, coaching leaders, teams, and Scrum Master   in the new mindset and processes. They help adapt   SAFe   to the organization’s needs,   standardizing   and 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 and   facilitate   agile   events   including stand-ups, sprint /PI   planning, sprint /PI   reviews, retrospectives,   demos   and backlog refinement meetings to promote team collaboration.

Advise   SAFe   events, including PI Planning,   Scrum of   Scrums, and Inspect & Adapt workshops.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to   identify   business 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 across   ART to   ensur e   that   they are addressed   in a timely manner

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

Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the   ART   by leading retrospectives and encouraging innovation

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

Lead and   facilitate   the PI planning event and ensure strategic and organizational readiness, leadership team   preparedness   and   logistics   management for planning readiness

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

Lead and   f acilitate   agile   events   and events such as   Program Increment (PI) planning,   pre and post PI Planning, Solution demos ,   and   iteration planning,   to   ensur e   alignment and collaboration across teams

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

Basic Qualifications and Experience:

Master’s or Bachelor's degree with 12 - 16 years of experience in   Computer Science, Business, Engineering,   IT   or related   field    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 ,   Confluence   and Jira Align

Experience in guiding teams through Agile   events   and ensuring adherence to   S AFe   practices   and behaviors

Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling complex challenges   with 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 facilitation   and training experience

Prior   Experience   in   Pharmaceutical Industry and   Clinical Domain

Professional Certifications :

Certified   SAFe   RTE or similar

Certified   SAFe   Scrum 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 achieving   team goals

Shift Information:

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   based 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 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   an accommodation .

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