Job Description

SCRUM MASTER

LOCATION: Remote | Type: Contract

About Newpage Solutions

Newpage Solutions is a global digital health innovation company helping people live longer, healthier lives. We partner with life sciences organisations which include, pharmaceutical, biotech and healthcare leaders, to build transformative AI and data driven technologies addressing real-world health challenges.

From strategy and research to UX design and agile development, we deliver and validate impactful solutions using lean, human-centered practices.

We are proud to be a Great Place to Work certified company for the last three consecutive years. We also hold a top Glassdoor rating and are named among the "Top 50 Most Promising Healthcare Solution Providers" by CIOReview. As an organisation, we foster creativity, continuous learning and inclusivity, creating an environment where bold ideas thrive and make a measurable difference in people s lives.

Your Mission

We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master to support cross-functional teams working on AI and Data Science initiatives. The Scrum Master will run the day-to-day delivery mechanics, including Agile ceremonies, sprint execution, impediment tracking, and cross-team dependency management. The role will work closely with Product Owners, technical teams, and stakeholders to ensure smooth and predictable delivery.

What You ll Do

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Drive sprint execution and ensure teams remain aligned with sprint goals and commitments.
• Identify, track, and facilitate resolution of impediments and blockers.
• Manage cross-team dependencies and coordinate with upstream and downstream teams.
• Work closely with Product Owners and technical leads to ensure backlog readiness and effective sprint planning.
• Track delivery progress, risks, issues, dependencies, and action items.
• Monitor Agile delivery metrics such as velocity, burndown, cycle time, and sprint predictability.
• Provide clear and timely delivery updates to stakeholders.
• Facilitate collaboration across AI, Data Science, engineering, product, and business teams.
• Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives and follow-up actions.
• Escalate unresolved blockers, dependencies, and delivery risks when required.

What You Bring

• 7+ years of overall experience with strong hands-on experience in Agile/Scrum delivery.
• Proven experience working as a Scrum Master with cross-functional technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of Scrum practices, sprint planning, backlog management, estimation, and Agile metrics.
• Experience managing impediments, risks, issues, and cross-team dependencies.
• Experience supporting AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, or data-driven projects is preferred.
• Good understanding of AI/Data Science delivery and experimentation-driven development.
• Strong stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Experience working with distributed and globally located teams.
• Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar Agile delivery tools.
• Scrum/Agile certification such as CSM, PSM, SAFe, or equivalent is preferred.

What We Offer
At Newpage, we re building a company that works smart and grows with agility, where driven individuals come together to do work that matters. We offer:

• A people-first culture - Supportive peers, open communication and a strong sense of belonging
• Smart, purposeful collaboration - Work with talented colleagues to create technologies that solve meaningful business challenges
• Balance that lasts - We respect your time and support a healthy integration of work and life
• Room to grow - Opportunities for learning, leadership and career development, shaped around you
• Meaningful rewards - Competitive compensation that recognises both contribution and potential

Ready to Apply?
Let s build the future of health together. Apply below or reach out to:

Ramadevi.bhumireddy@newpage.io

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