Scrum Master – Pharma (Hybrid – New Brunswick, NJ)

Scrum Master – Pharma (Hybrid – New Brunswick, NJ)

We are seeking a Scrum Master for our global pharmaceutical client. You will support complex IT initiatives, drive Agile maturity, and manage delivery across multiple teams and priorities. The ideal candidate will operate at both the team and program level, ensuring alignment, predictability, and continuous improvement.

This is a 40-hour per-week, 6-month contract (extensions possible), 50% onsite at the client’s office in New Brunswick, NJ. Hours: Monday- Friday 8am-5pm

This is a W2 role as a Stage 4 Solutions employee. Health benefits and a 401K are offered.

Responsibilities

• Operate within Scrum while managing a hybrid Agile delivery model (Scrum \+ non-Scrum)
• Execute on prioritized work handed off by Product owner
• Ensure alignment, coordination, and delivery across teams and dependencies
• Facilitate all Agile ceremonies (Daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Review, Retrospective)
• Drive Agile best practices and ensure adherence to Scrum principles
• Remove impediments and proactively manage risks/issues
• Partner with Product Owners to refine and prioritize backlog
• Track and report on delivery metrics (velocity, burndown, cycle time, etc.
• Coordinate across multiple teams, stakeholders, and dependencies
• Coach teams and stakeholders on Agile mindset and maturity
• Support release planning and roadmap execution
• Ensure transparency and communication across leadership and delivery teams

Requirements

• 8–12\+ years in IT delivery, with 5\+ years as a Scrum Master in Pharmaceutical industry
• Scrum certifications (CSM, PSM, SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent)
• Proven experience operating in complex enterprise environments, including pharma-regulated settings
• Experience in program-level or portfolio-level Agile delivery
• Demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent Agile teams
• Experience with large-scale Agile frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, or similar)
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (Dev, QA, DevOps, UX, Product)
• Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud environments
• Hands-on experience with Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps)
• Background in technical roles (developer, QA, architect) is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. A master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP) is a plus. EM will consider comparable experience.

Please submit your resume to our network at https://www.stage4solutions.com/careers/ (please apply to the Scrum Master – Pharma (Hybrid – New Brunswick, NJ) role).

Please feel free to forward this project opening to others who may be interested.

Stage 4 Solutions is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing employees with an inclusive environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on the job requirements and candidates’ qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion/belief, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Compensation: $75/hr. - $78\.33/hr.