R&D Portfolio Intelligence & Analytics Lead
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Flexible work options
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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