Agile Scrum Master – Pharma

Tipperary, Ireland | Posted on 08/29/2025

• Industry: Pharma/Biotech/Clinical Research
• Work Experience: 5+ years
• Country: Ireland

About PSC Biotech

Who are we?

PSC Biotech is a leading Biotech Consultancy firm founded in 1996, headquartered in Pomona, California, USA, with global operations in Ireland, India, Singapore, Australia, and the US, serving 350 clients in more than 23 countries worldwide. We provide cloud-based software solutions for Quality Management and Regulatory Inspections, pharmaceuticals contract manufacturing professionals, and metrology services to our clients.

'Take your Career to a new Level'

PSC Biotech disrupts the conventional consultancy model by aligning our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) as a key differentiator, offering the opportunity to work with talented professionals in the Pharma/Biotech Industry. We offer permanent employment contracts with exposure to top pharmaceutical client sites in diverse cultural settings.

Employee Value Proposition

Employees are the "heartbeat" of PSC Biotech. We provide empowering career development through in-house training, mentorship, and continuous guidance to facilitate career progression. We aim to create high-performing teams that exceed client expectations in quality, stay within budget, and meet deadlines.

Overview:

The Scrum Master facilitates Agile Scrum processes within cross-functional teams responsible for software development, digital transformation, or process improvement projects. This role ensures Agile practices are effectively applied while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements such as FDA, GxP, and 21 CFR Part 11. The role supports validation, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives critical to GMP.

This is a hybrid role: 3 days on-site mandatory.

Role Functions:

• Facilitate Scrum Events: Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives with pharmaceutical project teams.
• Agile Coaching: Guide teams on Agile principles and Scrum framework tailored to regulated environments.
• Impediment Removal: Identify and resolve blockers impacting team productivity while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Support Product Owner: Collaborate to maintain a prioritized, compliant product backlog aligned with business and regulatory needs.
• Promote Collaboration: Foster effective communication among cross-functional teams including Quality, Regulatory, IT, and Operations.
• Monitor & Report: Track progress, team velocity, and deliverables; provide transparent reporting to stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Encourage reflection and process enhancements to improve quality, compliance, and efficiency.
• Risk & Compliance Awareness: Ensure Agile practices align with industry standards, risk management, and documentation requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate communication between technical, quality, and regulatory teams.

Additional responsibilities include facilitating sprint planning, daily scrums, scheduling meetings, updating progress, removing impediments, reporting risks, and ensuring compliance with global policies and GMP standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Education:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Proven experience with digital systems, software platforms, or industrial control systems.
• Strong knowledge of system integration, networking, databases, and cybersecurity.
• Proficiency with industry-specific digital tools (e.g., SCADA, MES, ERP, cloud services).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, ITIL, cybersecurity) are a plus.