Phenomics Innovation Product Owner

Syngenta Group•Durham, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Syngenta's Vegetables & Flowers Seeds Development team is seeking a Phenomics Product Owner in Durham to lead next-generation phenotyping solutions. This role involves translating breakthrough technologies into competitive advantage and shaping the development of 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.