Data Governance Analyst

Syngenta Group • Durham, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As our Data Governance Analyst you will play a key role in strengthening the data structure, quality, and protection of our global Vegetables R&D. You’ll partner with stakeholders across crops and continents to shape a single source of truth for critical data and enable smarter, faster decision-making in breeding, trialing, and operations. This is your opportunity to become a trusted voice in data ownership and a catalyst for change across our organization. This position will be located at our RTP site in North Carolina.

Requirements

• Bachelor's with at least 5 years of experience or a Master’s degree with at least 3 years of experience in Data Science, Information Technology or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in an R&D environment within the seed industry.
• Advanced data fluency, including experience with SQL and open-source programming languages, and a deep understanding of breeding pipelines, germplasm, and trialing operations.
• Independent self-starter who thrives in matrixed environments and can drive alignment across global teams.
• Collaborative mindset, problem-solving ability, and drive to continuously improve, you’re ready to lead our data journey.
• Data equivalent experience in agriculture R&D, crop science, or plant breeding.
• Willing to travel within region and internationally to meet with your partners and stakeholders up to 10% of your time.
• Experience in seed industry R&D
• Strong Data Skills (SQL programming)
• Track record of influencing cross-functional teams
• Understanding of breeding pipelines and operations
• Data governance practices

Responsibilities

• Drive best practices for data governance across our R&D operations.
• Partnering with scientists worldwide to implement data standards.
• Shape a single source of truth for critical breeding and trial data.
• Lead positive change in how we manage and utilize our data assets.

Benefits

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, 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 a top employer by Science Journal.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees