R&D Portfolio Intelligence & Analytics Lead

At Syngenta we are advancing agricultural innovation through data-driven portfolio decisions. We are seeking a Portfolio Intelligence & Analytics Lead to strengthen the insights analytics and decision-support capabilities that guide our Seeds R&D portfolio.

This role will serve as the analytical engine behind portfolio decisions-combining portfolio strategy financial and operational analysis advanced analytics and technical solution development. You will work across R&D Finance Strategy Digital and other partners to turn complex portfolio data into clear actionable recommendations.

In this role you will help shape how Seeds R&D prioritizes investments manages trade-offs and brings innovation forward-using robust analytics and well-designed technical solutions to make portfolio intelligence more timely transparent and actionable.

Accountabilities:

• Lead development of portfolio intelligence frameworks methodologies and decision-support tools that enable portfolio governance and investment decisions.
• Analyze portfolio value performance productivity scenarios trade-offs resource allocation risks and investment opportunities.
• Build and enhance analytics models dashboards and reports that help stakeholders understand portfolio performance and make informed decisions.
• Use coding and analytics tools such as Python R and Shiny to develop new analyses automate recurring reporting and create scalable interactive solutions.
• Develop predictive analytics forecasting capabilities and AI-enabled insights to improve portfolio planning and decision quality.
• Strengthen the portfolio intelligence platform strategy capability roadmap and governance processes.
• Ensure high standards for data quality stewardship traceability and consistency across portfolio insights.
• Partner with Finance Strategy Digital and R&D stakeholders to translate business questions into practical analytical products and actionable recommendations.
• Support adoption of portfolio intelligence capabilities through stakeholder engagement training documentation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications :

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must reside in and be permanently authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. This includes but is not limited to OPT CPT and H-1B visa holders.

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in portfolio analytics strategy finance decision science business intelligence or a related field.
• Experience developing executive-level analyses reports dashboards and decision-support materials.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities including scenario modelling resource planning and data analysis.
• Practical coding experience in Python or R; experience developing Shiny applications or other interactive analytical tools is highly valued.
• Experience building automated reporting data visualizations forecasting models or scalable analytics solutions.
• Knowledge of portfolio-management processes and tools including project program or portfolio management platforms.
• Ability to understand business processes data structures governance requirements and technology platforms-and connect them to meaningful business outcomes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills with the ability to explain complex analysis clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Statistics Agronomy Data Science Agricultural Sciences or a related discipline.
• Experience with agricultural pipeline-management systems agricultural economics or commercial analytics.
• Experience with cloud-based analytics platforms automation tools and AI/ML-enabled analytical approaches.
• Familiarity with competitive intelligence market analysis or the agriculture sector.

Additional Information :

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates belonging & collaboration promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs. 
• Full Benefit Package (Medical Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.  
• 401k plan with company match Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution. 
• Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Maternity and Paternity Leave Education Assistance Wellness Programs Corporate Discounts among other benefits. 

Syngenta has been ranked as atop employerby Science Journal. 
Learn more about ourteamand ourmission here:  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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Salary range for this role is $106400 - $197600 annually

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time