Job Description

About Syngenta: Syngenta is one of the world's leading agriculture innovation company ( Part of 28 Billion USD Syngenta Group) dedicated to improve global food security by enabling millions of farme About Syngenta: Syngenta is one of the world's leading agriculture innovation company ( Part of 28 Billion USD Syngenta Group) dedicated to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions, our 28,000 people in over 90 countries are working to transform how crops are grown. We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities. 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. Role Purpose You will be responsible for guiding the Crop Protection Development (CPD) organization through a digital transformation aimed at speeding-up development project decisions, while innovating, influencing, and partnering to build new digital and data solutions. This will encompass executing and driving CPD Digital Strategy and developing right capabilities in countries. The holder of the position will: Be a technical leader for field digital data capture, analyses, and interpretation for APAC CPD. Influence and communicate needed changes in ways-of-working resulting from new insights generated. Translate digital strategy into executable plans that add value to farmers in agreement with countries. Drive innovation in all aspects of the Digital Field Trialing: Imagery, IOTs, and modelling by working with cross functional team to deliver real-time data collection and processing. Lead the development of the digital use-cases and establish KPI and metrics to track and evaluate the progress in the region and lead to communicate and implement digital strategy objective effectively with key stakeholders. Partner with Product Biology and field science teams to co-create the digital transformation journey guide and support the local teams to implement new approaches to data driven product evaluations and solutions. Collaborate and align with Global Digital CP R&D, Global and Regional IT, and other Regional Digital Product Development Leads, help define overarching digital and data science priorities and ensure regional trailing needs are met. Prepare the organization for digital step changes in product development through increased digital awareness, engagements and building trust with users. Also, standardization of country digital infrastructures with flexibility for upgrades. Keep abreast of external innovations to enable Syngenta to remain on the forefront of implementing new approaches to digital field trialing, be able to evaluate these technology and data-use opportunities quickly and accurately. Accountabilities Lead and support the development of tools for data capture, analysis, and interpretation together with global PB, R&D IT to enable step change in product knowledge and speed up project decisions. Lead the digital discussion during the quarterly Strategy Implementation Meetings (SIM) and act as focal point for Global led digital initiatives and commercial oriented APAC initiatives. Deliver simple, efficient and interconnected digital solutions that support trialling excellence and successful product offers through working closely with the Digital Use Case owners with end users in mind. Coordination, relationship, stakeholder management with country/global technical and regulatory team to help provide inputs to shape the future of data generation and registration for new products. In connection with Global Digital CP R&D, Global and Regional IT, and other Regional Digital Product Development Leads across the world, help define overarching digital and data science priorities and ensure regional needs are discussed. Keep up to date on external innovations from companies/universities in the APAC region to enable Syngenta to remain on the forefront of implementing new approaches to digital field trialing, be able to evaluate these technology and data-use opportunities quickly and accurately. Knowledge, Experience & Capabilities Knowledge and technical capabilities Graduate/Post-graduate degree in data/computer science and/or graduate/post-graduate degree in Agronomy. Experience in agriculture product development. Experience in IoT, sensors, and software for data collection highly appreciated. Good knowledge of agribusiness and data science Good understanding of agronomy (farmer practices) and agricultural sciences. Critical Experience At least 7 years of project / program / portfolio management experience Hands on business experience preferably in agrichemicals/life sciences/chemicals (and/or several years with leading management consultancy) Experience with industry-leading data visualization tools (Qlik, PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) a plusBuilds a culture of innovation - creates an environment that inspires and supports creativity Proven track record of leading digital / innovation projects Experience of working in multi-country and multicultural environments Focused on customers and is dedicated to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers Strategic thinking on how data could drive more effective (choose the right product) and efficient (better and faster) product development. Broad understanding of digital tools and data analytics software. Strong communication skills to guide and influence stakeholders / organization to drive digital transformation Collaborative, inclusive and cross functional attitude. Comfortable working in a matrix organization. Proven track-record of delivering successful development projects in country/region/global role. Previous experience in Agricultural Research and Development will be highly advantageous Personal Capabilities Critical thinking in building new digital products which support Syngenta product development. Competent scientific method, experimentation, statistical analysis and data visualisation. Effective oral and written communication skills. Strategic thinking with the ability to focus on what matters. Positive cross-cultural skills. Demonstrate autonomy, initiative, efficiency, problem solving skills. Manages for performance - skilfully plans, organizes and monitors performance to create value and achieve excellence in delivery Critical Leadership Capabilities A passion and enthusiasm for data science and its applications for agriculture Open-minded thinking - beyond current practices and structures. Builds a culture of innovation - creates an environment that inspires and supports creativity. Proactive communication and alignment with stakeholders. Strategic thinking with the ability to focus to deliver on what matters. Manages for performance - skillfully plans, organizes and monitors performance to create value and achieve excellence in delivery. Focused on customers and is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of customers ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Must be open to travel within the APAC region as needed to deliver the above accountabilities Must be open to work with remote teams in different time zones, including other regions Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.