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InterSources Inc

Project Manager

Mesa, AZ · On-site

Required : • Strong healthcare background especially on the clinical side to help with the modernization project. • Agile experience prefer scrum master with exceptional communication skills.

Insight Global

Business Analyst

Altamonte Springs, FL · On-site

$38 - $40/hr

CAPM/Scrum master Day-to-Day: * Partner with clinical and operational teams to define, track, and report performance Metrics * They will be working with a junior analyst and ideally this individual ...

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Emory Healthcare

AI Product Strategist

Atlanta, GA · On-site

The AI Product Strategist serves as a product owner, scrum master, and business analyst, partnering ... clinical, and organizational value. You will work on a mixture of co-development and custom dev ...

Emory Healthcare

AI Product Strategist

Atlanta, GA

The AI Product Strategist serves as a product owner, scrum master, and business analyst, partnering ... clinical, and organizational value. You will work on a mixture of co-development and custom dev ...

DivIHN

Software Test Engineer

Plymouth, MN · On-site

Experience in first-in-human and pivotal clinical trials. * Experience and/or familiarity with ... Software developers, Scrum Master, program manager, tech leads, hiring manager. * 90-Day Success:

Emory Healthcare

AI Product Strategist

Atlanta, GA

$49.88 - $61.97/hr

The AI Product Strategist serves as a product owner, scrum master, and business analyst, partnering ... clinical, and organizational value. You will work on a mixture of co-development and custom dev ...

Emory Healthcare

AI Product Strategist

Atlanta, GA

The AI Product Strategist serves as a product owner, scrum master, and business analyst, partnering ... clinical, and organizational value. You will work on a mixture of co-development and custom dev ...

Aptive

Principal Program Manager - Informatics

PMP, Scrum Master, SAFe, or equivalent industry-recognized certification. * Ability to obtain and ... Experience leading clinical informatics teams or health IT modernization programs involving VistA ...

Aptive

PMP, Scrum Master, SAFe, or equivalent industry-recognized certification. * Ability to obtain and ... Experience leading clinical informatics teams or health IT modernization programs involving VistA ...

Cleerly

Sr. Technical Program Manager

Denver, NY

$186K - $214K/yr

Certified scrum master with demonstrated experience facilitating agile processes * Excellent verbal ... and clinicians in a digital health environment * Previous experience working in a start-up ...

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How much do clinical scrum master jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical scrum master in the United States is $58.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.52 and $66.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Clinical Scrum Master?

A Clinical Scrum Master is a professional who facilitates Agile project management processes within clinical or healthcare-related teams. Their primary role is to help clinical teams adopt Scrum methodologies, ensuring smooth collaboration, removing obstacles, and optimizing workflows for projects such as clinical trials, healthcare software development, or process improvements. They act as a coach and servant leader, promoting transparency, effective communication, and continuous improvement. By bridging the gap between clinical staff and project goals, Clinical Scrum Masters help deliver higher-quality outcomes efficiently. This role requires both an understanding of healthcare environments and expertise in Agile frameworks.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Clinical Scrum Master, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Clinical Scrum Master, you need a strong understanding of agile methodologies, healthcare workflows, and a background in clinical or health IT environments, often supported by a Scrum Master certification (CSM or PSM). Familiarity with agile tools like Jira or Azure DevOps and electronic health record (EHR) systems is typically required. Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills help foster team collaboration and adapt to evolving healthcare project needs. These abilities are crucial for guiding interdisciplinary teams, ensuring project delivery, and improving clinical processes in a regulated environment.

How does a Clinical Scrum Master facilitate collaboration between clinical staff and software development teams?

A Clinical Scrum Master plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between clinical professionals and software developers by ensuring clear, consistent communication and aligning project goals. They organize and lead agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives involving both clinical and technical stakeholders. This collaboration helps teams address regulatory requirements, prioritize features based on clinical impact, and resolve misunderstandings early. By fostering a culture of transparency and continuous feedback, Clinical Scrum Masters help ensure the final product meets both clinical needs and technical standards.

What is the difference between Clinical Scrum Master vs Clinical Project Manager?

AspectClinical Scrum MasterClinical Project Manager
CertificationsCertified Scrum Master (CSM), Agile certificationsPMP, PMI-ACP, or similar project management certifications
Work EnvironmentAgile teams, healthcare settings, biotech companiesClinical trials, healthcare organizations, pharmaceutical companies
Primary FocusFacilitating Agile processes, team collaboration, sprint managementPlanning, executing, and closing clinical projects
Common UsageAgile-driven clinical development teamsTraditional clinical research and project oversight

The Clinical Scrum Master and Clinical Project Manager roles both support clinical development but differ mainly in methodology. The Clinical Scrum Master focuses on Agile practices and team facilitation, while the Clinical Project Manager oversees overall project planning and execution. Understanding these differences helps organizations assign the right role for their clinical projects.

Infographic showing various Clinical Scrum Master job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 97% Full Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,688 per year, or $58 per hour.

Agile Program Lead / Principal Software Engineer - Medical Device Development

Suntra MedTech Solutions

Bedford, NH

Other

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Description

 We are accepting resumes for an experienced software engineer operating as a Product Owner / Scrum Master to serve as the connective tissue between technical development teams (software, firmware, systems, cybersecurity, electronics, mechanical, test) and the Program Manager responsible for overall product delivery. This role ensures that requirements are clearly defined, prioritized, and executed using agile practices-while maintaining compliance with medical device regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate understands both agile product delivery and regulated medical device development and can enable the team to benefit from an agile development process while ensuring that program-level objectives are met.


Responsibilities

Product Ownership & Backlog Management

  • Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring alignment with program milestones, regulatory requirements, and customer needs
  • Translate program-level requirements, system requirements, and user needs into clear, well-defined user stories and acceptance criteria
  • Prioritize backlog items based on risk, regulatory impact, value, and delivery timelines
  • Ensure traceability between user needs, system/software requirements, implementation, and verification activities

Scrum Master & Agile Execution

  • Serve as Scrum Master for one or more multi-disciplinary development teams
  • Facilitate agile ceremonies: backlog grooming, sprint planning, standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
  • Remove impediments and proactively manage dependencies across teams
  • Coach teams on agile best practices within a regulated development environment

Program & Stakeholder Interface

  • Act as the primary liaison between the technical team and Program Manager
  • Ensure development work aligns with program schedules, deliverables, and risk management plans
  • Communicate progress, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to program leadership and stakeholders
  • Support cross-functional coordination with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, and Cybersecurity teams

Regulatory & Quality Alignment

  • Ensure agile artifacts support design controls, including documentation, traceability, and verification planning
  • Work within ISO 13485, IEC 62304, IEC 62366, and FDA design control requirements
  • Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure backlog items and increments are audit-ready
  • Support cybersecurity, safety, and risk management activities as part of product development

Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years industry experience, with 2+ years in product ownership, scrum mastery, or technical program delivery
  • Hybrid environment but must be flexible and willing to work onsite for a minimum of 3 days per week
  • Experience working in medical device or other regulated product development environments
  • Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum frameworks and practical application in regulated settings
  • Ability to translate complex technical and regulatory requirements into actionable development work
  • Excellent communication skills across technical, quality, and executive stakeholders
  • Experience with development of software, firmware, or connected medical devices

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with FDA submissions (510(k), De Novo, PMA) and design history files (DHF)
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity for medical devices and secure product development
  • Experience working closely with Program Managers on multi-disciplinary development programs
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe, or Product Owner certification

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