Job Detail

Digital Biological Assessment Lead - (18030037) 

Description

 

About Syngenta:
Syngenta is a R&D global leader in agriculture; dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. 
Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

Role purpose:
Digitalization of CP Development operations is expanding quickly but will continue to work from the mentality of a small technology start-up company with team members who embrace an innovative mindset. The position requires using agile methodologies in ways-of-working and software development and an openness to push boundaries, not accept status-quo, challenge what is for what can be, and connect and collaborate with colleagues in CP Development in each region. The position will be an ambassador for new digital technologies and information systems with a global reach. 

Accountabilities:
Product Owner for new DDC (Digital Data Capture) data visualization toolset and integration with BITS Services

• Serve as the voice of the user and align needs with product roadmap, capture user stories


• Be flexible in thinking and in approach to guide software development teams; use agile methodologies


• Collaborate with DDC Program Leads and other stakeholders for visioning and concept development for the new tool(s)


• Work closely with RDIT and external companies

Oversee day-to-day roll-out of DDC initiatives

• Gather data on all project costs to inform future global budget planning 


• Partner with country/region CP Regulatory departments to align digitally collected data with valid submissions


• Maintain consistent interactions with country/regional project team members, ensure learnings are quickly shared across the organization


• Work with country/regional/global support functions (finance/logistics/legal/HSE/insurance) to enable swift execution of project objectives

Maintain cross-functional and cross-regional view on current and potential digital technologies

• Work with Program Leads to plan next waves of existing tools and new opportunities at a global level


• Identify alignments and standardizations between CPD and other functions (Seeds, Commercial)


• Partner with the Commercial Digital Team to explore cross-use of developed technologies in grower offers, including FMS (field management systems)

 

Qualifications

 

Critical knowledge:

• Broad and detailed knowledge of agribusiness (crop protection, bio-stimulants, biologicals, abiotic stress management, new technologies).


• Understanding of the R&D organisation, and key processes involved with RDIT, data storage, use, and interpretation


• Possess a fundamental understanding of the end-to-end user experience with DDC/EDC (electronic data capture) and BITS


• Fluency in written and oral English.


• Analytical thinking and passion for digital technology.

Critical experience:

• Experience in coordinating with IT departments to create new user-friendly online tools


• Demonstrated interpersonal skills for building relationships and maintaining a broad network


• Understanding of CP Regulatory processes globally


• Proven track-record of delivering successful development projects 


• Experience coordinating multiple groups through complexity at a rapid pace

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

• Be comfortable with change, ambiguity, debate, conflict, and informed risk taking.


• Embrace agile in software development approach and all ways-of-working.


• High level of team working skills and resilience in a multi-functional and multi-cultural environment, utilizing effective verbal and written communication.


• Ability to deliver outputs with an emphasis on results and efficient use of time and resources.


• Attention to detail, while maintaining a wide view and how solutions affect other processes


• Ability to maintain standards and integrity, whilst under pressure to meet tight deadlines.


• Open-minded thinking – beyond current practices and structures.

What we offer:
We offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits including:

• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment 


• Flexible working arrangements and environment with an open culture and diverse workforce 


• The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees


• Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training options


• You will profit from a competitive pension fund plan, annual bonuses, onsite doctor, gym, canteen, and other benefits (Family friendly initiatives, Child and Family allowance…)

Learn more about our team, our mission and how we achieve our goals. 

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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Primary Location

: CHE-Basel-Basel 

Job

: R&D - Development