Phenomics Innovation Product Owner

Syngenta Group • Durham, NC

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

At Syngenta, we're transforming agriculture through innovation that helps farmers feed a growing world. Our Vegetables & Flowers Seeds Development team seeks a Phenomics Product Owner in Durham, to lead next-generation phenotyping solutions. You'll translate breakthrough technologies into competitive advantage, shaping how we develop superior vegetable varieties for sustainable agriculture.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Vision, or related field
• Demonstrated hands-on experience developing and deploying phenotyping solutions
• Strong technical foundation in imaging technologies, computer vision, machine learning/AI, and image analysis
• Proven track record translating business needs into deployed solutions with measurable impact
• Experience leading collaborative projects with multiple stakeholders
• Proficiency with Agile frameworks and cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred)

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with seeds R&D, agricultural domain, or plant phenomics communities
• Experience with digital agriculture platforms and open-source phenomics tools
• Background in matrix organizations across multi-national teams

Responsibilities

• Drive phenomics innovation strategy and technical roadmap aligned with breeding priorities, delivering competitive advantage
• Lead end-to-end technology integration from proof-of-concept through operational deployment across international R&D sites
• Serve as technical authority, evaluating emerging technologies in imaging, computer vision, and AI/ML for breeding applications
• Partner with IT teams to architect cloud-based platforms (AWS) and scalable data pipelines
• Build external ecosystem through technology scouting, collaborative research, and intellectual property strategy

Benefits

• A permanent contract – we believe in investing in long-term collaboration.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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