Data Partnerships Lead

At Syngenta Vegetable Seeds, we’re passionate about helping people in the vegetable industry succeed and putting growers at the heart of all that we do. Our energies are focused on creating solutions that help them get more out of their crops, now and in the future. A commitment in every seed. We do this by protecting seed, bulbs, or small plant quality from the start to enable growers to achieve the highest yield potentials in their operations; continually investing in R&D to bring cutting-edge innovations to the market; and striving to make a real-world difference through more sustainable practices on farms, in shipping, and at the grocery store.

We are looking for a Data Partnerships Lead to help turn data into stronger product insights and technical product placement decisions across our global Vegetables & Flowers business.

As part of the Trialing and Product Placement (TPP) leadership team, you will build strategic data partnerships with growers and work across regional TPP, Marketing, Sales and Applied Data Science (ADS) teams. You will connect business needs with data, digital and analytics solutions-helping teams improve trial insights , and develop better products.

Accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop partnership strategy aligned with business goals and market strategy in close collaboration with marketing, sales and regional TPP teams
• Work hand-in-hand with regional TPP teams to secure and manage relationships, maintain close collaborations on-the-farm, deliver milestones timely and achieve concrete business outcomes
• Leverage product knowledge to elevate data insights gained from partnerships and achieve mutual benefits for growers
• Ensure data quality and compliance of data shared through partnerships and across TPP data/digital initiatives
• Partner with ADS team to develop new data/digital/analytics concepts and/or solutions with emphasis on trialing, product advancement and placement
• Act as liason to the ADS team to strengthen deployment of new data analytics, IT tools and digital technologies in collaboration with TPP regional teams. Maximize deployment based on TPP business requirements and user feedback.
• Lead change management globally for TPP team to maximize user experience and ensure successful global adoption of new tools, applications and/or technologies.
• Partner with TPP regional teams to elevate insights from data captured in late-stage R&D trials for product characterization and technical placement
• Work closely with data governance and data stewardship experts to guarantee step changes in data quality across all trial stages and regions in collaboration with TPP regional teams

Qualifications and required experience:

• PhD in Digital/Computational Agronomy or a related discipline.
• Solid background in the seed industry.
• Strong commercial breeding, product characterisation and customer-facing experience.
• Practical knowledge of data analytics and digital technologies used in trialling and product placement.
• The ability to lead through influence, build trusted partnerships and communicate complex ideas clearly.
• A curious, analytical and outcome-focused mindset, with confidence to drive change in a global environment.
• Experience in partnership or project management, change management, biostatistics, coding, cloud data platforms, data visualisation or AI is an advantage.

This is a global role with international travel up to 20%. It can be based in multiple Syngenta locations across Europe and the Americas.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to receive an annual bonus and profit-sharing - we celebrate success together!
• Flexible working options where possible to support a healthy work-life balance, including the ability to work from up to 2 days per week from home.
• Grow and thrive - unlimited access to Learning Edge, our online learning platform, where you can continuously develop yourself through various training programs and courses.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering free advice, coaching, and support in areas such as career development, emotional support, and legal or financial advice.
• 25 vacation days + 1 vitality day to recharge. From the age of 35, you will receive an extra vacation day every 5 years.
• An attractive pension plan - because your future matters to us.
• If you live more than 5 km away, you will receive a travel allowance of €0.23 per km, up to a maximum of 50 km one way.

Take your chance!

Be part of a global leader in vegetable seeds, where you'll have the opportunity to shape quality standards that impact farmers and consumers worldwide. This role offers the unique challenge of transforming a global operation while maintaining excellence in quality delivery.

At Syngenta, we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are valued and given the opportunity to grow. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package of secondary employment benefits.