Research Analyst, R&D Partnerships & External Innovation

Company Description

Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 30,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

About Us

Through leading innovations, we help farmers around the world meet the challenge of feeding a growing population and taking care of our planet. We are currently seeking a Research Analyst for the R&D Partnerships and External Innovation team in Durham, North Carolina.

• Work with the PLTs to develop communication strategies for showcasing program research outcomes at external meetings and publications.
• Work cross-functionally to drive the production of publications, slide decks and other communication materials to showcase Seeds Research pipeline and capabilities.
• Collaborate with the competitive intelligence lead to acquire, analyze and visualize competitor pipelines that provide aligned insights to inform both PLTs and the Technology and Trait Domain.

Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain science communication materials that can be used by SR leaders in external communications.
• Maintain up to date communication materials to enable seeds research leadership to be able to communicate current pipeline status and be able to position this next to our competitors.
• Ensure internal and external communications including newsletters, reports, press releases, social media and website content are scientifically / technically accurate.
• Create success stories highlighting internal and external innovation projects to share with the internal seeds organization and externally via the web or through external communication materials.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of SYT and competitive portfolios (Seeds + CP)
• Key R&D processes involved with development of Seed, Traits, AI’s, and formulations and their support in markets
• Understanding of business and commercial concepts
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Well-established global network across Syngenta’s scientific community
• Scientific and/or technical expertise in one or more of Syngenta’s core scientific disciplines.
• Thorough understanding and broad knowledge of existing seeds and traits research, development and agri- businesses.

Critical Experience

• Broad network across organization
• 10+ years successful experience in design, set up, management and delivery of diverse R&D projects.
• 5+ years of experience setting up and managing diverse and successful external collaborations with third parties.
• Experience in initiation, management and analysis of new/speculative projects
• Working in a global matrixed organisation
• Experience of working with funding agencies on large and diverse projects
• Recognised technical expert

Critical Technical, Professional And Personal Capabilities

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Able to influence and motivate in a network
• Ability to develop relationships & networks across the organization.
• Open personality, superior communication skills, ability to interact and coordinate activities with several departments and personalities, internally and externally.
• Able to work to deadlines

Critical success factors & key challenges

• Develop and keep current communication material for SR programs and pipeline for both internal and external communication.
• Work cross functionally to agree on the key data and analytics required to develop a single point of truth for pipeline competitor intelligence.
• Helps seeds research leaders visualize and communicate its pipeline of traits and technologies and position the pipeline versus that of its competitors.

Additional Information

• 10% of work performed outside of office environment
• 90% of work performed in office environment
• Multi tasking ability

Innovations

Employee may, as part of his/her role and maybe through multifunctional teams, participate in the creation and design of innovative solutions. In this context, Employee may contribute to inventions, designs, other work product, including know-how, copyrights, software, innovations, solutions, and other intellectual assets.

Additional Information

• Open Vacation Policy with a minimum of 15 days of vacation and up to 30 days with manager approval, 9 Paid Holidays
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
• Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
• A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity, and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year

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.

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