Product Owner

Independent Solutions; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Pharma & Biotech sector is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive the vision and execution of a unified label management system. This role encompasses collaboration with various teams to ensure compliance and enhance product supply. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile methodologies and stakeholder management, with a focus on delivering GxP-compliant IT solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Agile projects.
• 2+ years of experience as a SCRUM Product Owner.

Responsibilities

• Act as Product Owner for the Central Label Management platform.
• Collaborate with Business Capabilities Owners and Process Managers.
• Manage product backlog and prioritize Themes, Epics, and User Stories.

Skills

Agile practices

Stakeholder management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Health Sciences

Tools

Retina

Google Suite

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Independent Solutions

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Independent Solution | Hiring for Pharma & Biotech | Expert in Global Sourcing

Central Label Management - Product Owner- Canada

Join a high-performing, values-driven team that fosters a culture of flexibility and growth. This opportunity offers you the chance to contribute to a business-critical solution in the realm of Technical Operations, driving global IT capabilities that ensure compliance and enhance product supply.

Overview:

As the Product Owner for Central Label Management (CLM), you will be responsible for driving the vision and execution of a unified label management system. CLM is essential in supporting initiatives within ASPIRE, Cell & Gene Therapy, and Clinical Supply Chain by delivering global, GxP-compliant IT solutions.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with Business Capabilities Owners, Process Managers, and Agile Teams to align label management processes across manufacturing, quality, and supply chain operations. Your leadership will be critical in shaping product strategy, defining priorities, and ensuring the successful delivery of solutions aligned with business needs.

Job Description:

• Act as Product Owner for the Central Label Management platform, overseeing the "One Stop Shop of Label Management" initiative in Technical Operations.
• Collaborate with Business Capabilities Owners and Process Managers to foster harmonization of label layouts across different sites and departments.
• Review and approve key agile artifacts and validation documentation, including URS, FRA, and others.
• Own the product backlog by defining, creating, and prioritizing Themes, Epics, and User Stories.
• Maintain and update the product roadmap, managing prioritization for upcoming releases.
• Manage request intake from various sources, assess implementation ideas, and evaluate their impact.
• Oversee Release and Deployment Management, tracking content, dates, and completion status, ensuring proper defect assessment.
• Work closely with the Scrum Master and team members to implement agile best practices.
• Manage customer requirements, communication, and tracking, ensuring user stories are completed as per acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with other Product Owners to communicate incoming EPICs, manage resource needs and expectations.
• Use Retina (codebeamer) as the primary source of truth for all projects, ensuring accurate EPIC creation and updates for informed decision-making.

Skills:

Required:

• Degree in Computer Science, Health Sciences, or relevant work experience.
• Experience in data integration via middleware is a plus.
• Understanding of business processes in manufacturing, quality, and/or supply chain environments, especially in global/multi-site manufacturing projects.
• Proven ability to manage various sources of demand and prioritize requests.
• A strong understanding of lean agile practices and their application.
• Experience in CSV and GxP-compliant environments.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency with Google Suite (Slides, Docs, Sheets, etc.).
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• 3+ years of experience in Agile projects.
• 2+ years of experience as a SCRUM Product Owner (PSPO or SAFe certification is a plus).

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with Loftware P360 (or PRISYM ID) or other labeling solutions.
• Familiarity with middleware integration and system interoperability.
• Proficiency in tools like Retina, and other collaboration tools.
• Fluency in German or Polish is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Vision & Roadmap:

• Define and maintain the CLM product roadmap, aligning with business objectives and compliance requirements.
• Prioritize the product backlog, ensuring it reflects business needs and regulatory considerations.
• Manage the demand intake and conduct impact analysis for feature requests.

Agile & SAFe Execution:

• Act as Product Owner within Agile teams, facilitating backlog grooming and sprint planning.
• Ensure alignment with SAFe methodologies and Agile best practices.
• Collaborate with the Scrum Master to drive Agile maturity and remove blockers.

Retina EPIC Data & Reporting:

• Update and maintain EPIC data in Retina, ensuring accurate reporting on objectives, blockers, and risks.
• Ensure the quality of Retina EPIC data for forecasting and decision-making.

Stakeholder & Demand Management:

• Serve as the main liaison between business and technical teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Facilitate communication between internal and external teams, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities.

Governance, Compliance & Documentation:

• Ensure backlog items are executed in compliance with regulatory and business requirements.
• Review and approve relevant agile artifacts, ensuring adherence to CLM standards.
• Facilitate prioritization of validation work and remove blockers in collaboration with the Scrum Master.
• Support data quality efforts in Retina to ensure accurate reporting.
• Manage customer-facing communications, ensuring clarity and timely updates.
• Conduct retrospectives and integrate feedback into deployment processes.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Product Management, and Production

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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