Company Description

Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group.

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.

Job Description

Syngenta Crop Protection Project and Portfolio Management (CPD PPM) is seeking a passionate and skilled Data Analyst/Scientist to join our dynamic Digital & Analytics team. This is a hybrid Data Analysis/Data Science role in which you would be at the forefront of data-driven project & portfolio management, driving strategic decision-making and maximizing value creation.

As a specialist in the PPM team, you will play a pivotal role in generating insights through portfolio data management and analysis, developing models based on historical data, and enabling scenario testing for predicted outcomes. You will support the use of portfolio and project management tools, improve data quality, and extract additional value from diverse data sources. Additionally, you will contribute to digital transformation, exploring new technologies and innovating data capture and analysis methodologies.

If you are driven by the prospect of developing and supporting descriptive and predictive portfolio analytics workflows, collaborating with global stakeholders, and continuously improving data-analysis methods, this role is for you. Join us in shaping the future of sustainable and value-driven portfolio management at Syngenta.

What are we looking for?

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience in a relevant field (STEM, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, IT etc.).
• Experience in Project and Portfolio management & analytics, preferably within a related industry (Agrochemical, Life Sciences, Pharma etc).
• In-depth knowledge of data (advanced) analytics methods and tools (ie, QlikSense, SQL & Python), probabilistic modeling and Data Science.
• Machine learning, NLP, Generative AI knowledge/experience is desirable.
• A keen interest in new technology, with critical thinking and passion for cutting edge data science algorithms in portfolio analytics, with deep appreciation of the value and opportunities in predictive science and digital. 
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills across all levels of seniority across multiple geographies.
• Ability to translate complex data into added-value, business-oriented value.
• Proactive with the ability to work autonomously, regularly with ambiguity / complexity / uncertainty.

Additional Information

Our site

Jealott's Hill International Research Centre UK is situated in pleasant semi-rural surroundings between Bracknell and Maidenhead and is the place of work for approximately 800 Syngenta scientists and support staff.  Jealott’s Hill is one of the main global research and development sites and key activities include research into discovery of new active ingredients, new formulation technologies, product safety and technical support of our product range.

What we offer

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• Flexible & Hybrid working
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.  
• The opportunity to develop and apply your science within the chemical industry.
• The chance to work as part of a global team to address the current and future needs of the agricultural sector.
• Learning culture and wide range of training options.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.

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. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here: https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion

We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates and our Jealott’s Hill site are a Disability Confident Employer. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we can to support you.