PS Operations Data and Digital Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're pioneering solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature's toughest challenges. We unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest. 

Job Description

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 North America Product Safety team is seeking a PS Operations Data and Digital Specialist in Greensboro, NC. As a PS Operations Data and Digital Specialist, you will be responsible for exploring and implementing innovative digital tools and solutions to drive business improvement and operational efficiency.

• Drive digital innovation and continuous improvement by evaluating emerging technologies and identifying scalable solutions that improve Product Safety operations, processes, and business outcomes.  
• Collect, curate, assess, and maintain scientific data from databases, study reports, public literature, regulatory reviews, and other sources in consistent, usable formats. Ensure data quality, traceability, and fitness for downstream scientific and operational use.
• Develop and maintain high-quality data and digital solutions , including databases, applications, automation, and reporting tools that enhance efficiency, data quality, and user experience.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into practical solutions , providing clear communication, technical guidance, and effective collaboration throughout solution development and implementation.
• Lead digital and data improvement initiatives from concept through adoption , including project prioritization, delivery, change management, lifecycle support, and measurement of business value.
• Serve as a digital and data subject-matter expert , building capability through coaching, documentation, training, and collaboration across Product Safety and relevant partner functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems Engineering, a scientific discipline with relevant digital/data experience, or a related field .
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in digital solutions, data management, technology, automation, application development, or a related area.
• Demonstrated project management and project leadership experience , including the ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholder needs simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills , with the ability to evaluate complex business needs and translate them into practical technical requirements and solutions.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills , including the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience using digital, data, reporting, or automation technologies , with working knowledge of tools or programming/scripting languages such as SQL, Python, R, Visual Basic, Power Apps, SharePoint, Smartsheet, or similar technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, build strong stakeholder relationships, and drive continuous improvement while handling sensitive or proprietary information appropriately.
• Candidates must be already located in the United States and not require visa sponsorship now or in the future (Includes OPT).

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience developing or supporting databases, applications, automation, reporting, or other scalable digital solutions in a scientific, regulatory, Product Safety, or similar technical environment.
• Experience leading digital transformation, process improvement, or technology adoption initiatives , including stakeholder engagement and change management.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for scalable solutions and improved ways of working across teams or functions.

Additional Information

What We Offer: 

• 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. 

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here:  

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

Use of AI in Our Recruitment Process

At Syngenta, we use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen applications for high-volume roles.

When you submit an application, AI technology assesses your profile against the job requirements and generates a matching score. This score reflects how closely your qualifications, skills, and experience align with the role's criteria as defined in the job description.

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