Pipeline Analyst

Syngenta Group • Durham, NC

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta's Operations & Trialing Team is seeking a Pipeline Analyst in Durham, NC. This role will serve as a strategic analytical partner to Hub and Trait teams, providing independent insights across R&D that help build a pipeline narrative that can be leveraged across internal stakeholders.
The Pipeline Analyst is a global analytical role responsible for comprehensive pipeline performance analysis across all Syngenta Seeds R&D. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical and agronomy skills with the ability to distill complex data into clear executive summaries and compelling pipeline narratives, supporting breeding program success and driving data-informed action at senior levels while maintaining alignment with industry standards and competitive benchmarks.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Statistics, Agronomy, Data Science, Agricultural Sciences, or related fields.
• 5+ years experience in agricultural analytics and/or agronomy.
• Strong understanding of plant breeding principles, germplasm development, and trait integration.
• Expertise in statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and data visualization tools (R, Python, Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience with executive reporting and translating complex data into strategic insights.
• Experience working in a global, matrix organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to influence decision-making through data-driven insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with agricultural pipeline management systems and databases.
• Background in agricultural economics or commercial analytics.
• Experience with cloud-based analytics platforms and automation tools.
• Understanding of competitive intelligence and market analysis in agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive analytical frameworks to assess germplasm and trait pipeline performance, such as KPIs, metrics, and predictive models.
• Monitor pipeline velocity, bottlenecks, and conversion rates across programs, conducting variance analysis between intended vs. actual outcomes.
• Partner with Digital and breeding program leaders to ensure data integrity, analytical relevance, and integration of industry benchmarks.
• Serve as an independent checkpoint for pipeline performance, leading root cause analysis of underperformance and unexpected outcomes.
• Create executive-level reports and presentations synthesizing complex pipeline data into actionable strategic recommendations.
• Analyze resource utilization efficiency across breeding programs and geographies to optimize allocation.
• Support scenario planning and strategic decision-making through data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with IT and data science teams to develop and enhance advanced analytical tools and platforms.

Benefits

• A culture that celebrates belonging and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level