Scrum.org Community Podcast Bringing the ideas of APOM to Life in the Lab: How Dyno Uses Agile to Deliver Scientific Breakthroughs
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Jul 16, 2025 Adrian Veres, the Chief Scientific Officer and co-founder of Dyno Therapeutics, along with Tyson Bertmaring, Head of Partnership Success, delve into the innovative integration of Agile methodologies in scientific research. They reveal how Dyno uses the Agile Product Operating Model to enhance collaboration and adaptability in gene therapy projects. Key discussions include transforming incentive structures to promote team success and the importance of cross-functional teams in driving breakthrough results. Their insights highlight a culture of continuous improvement and shared goals.
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Clear Goals and Frequent Iterations
- Clear goals and frequent iterations are key elements of Scrum that provide direction and agility.
- Openness to pausing and learning ensures continuous adaptation and improvement.
Cross-Functional Product Teams
- Dyno formed cross-functional product teams mixing diverse experts to focus on goals.
- Enabling teams provide specialized support with service goals, allowing product teams to focus on outcomes.
Three Altitudes of Work Planning
- Dyno works at three altitudes: company-level product goals, studies to achieve goals, and tactical two-week sprints.
- Studies are flexible and adaptive to new learnings while sprints provide rhythm for progress and retrospection.