Data Quality & Transformation Lead at Syngenta Group

Milan, Lombardy, Italy -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Quality, Digital Transformation, Automation, Team Leadership, Data Management, Field Trials, Product Biology, Training, Process Improvement, Networking, Stakeholder Communication, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving, Innovation, Digital Tools, Performance Management

Industry

Farming

Description

Company Description Syngenta is leading science-based agtech company; dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 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. We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, we’re looking for a: Data Quality & Transformation Team Lead Job Description The Data Quality & Transformation Team Lead will coordinate the activities within their team and interactions with other involved teams (Indication Teams, CRO Team, Data Science Team, BDS Team & TTL’s). Lead a team of Data Quality Managers and provide E2E data quality control for both IH and Ext trialing activities and all data capture related or other associated activities over the season, ensure continuous data monitoring for completeness, conclusiveness and for other qualitative measures and KPIs as well such as timely delivery Furthermore she/he will drive data quality improvements/excellence through automation, digitalization, trainings and creating synergies in between all teams involved in digital activities including new technologies ensuring the transformation of Digital across the Trialing organization. Accountabilities Lead and drive the automation and digitalization processes in all activities affecting Product Biology Support, Data Management, BDS specialists. Drive the improvement of data quality and performance (Inhouse and External) by harmonizing and standardizing processes, providing trainings and guidance material, implementing efficient ways of working. Ensure continuous monitoring of trial data for completeness (incl study rules), timely delivery, conclusiveness and other KPIs Drive connectivity throughout all teams involved in data quality, automation and digitalization to transform the organization. Support and influence the product biology and field science teams in the digital transformation; guide the team on implementing new approaches to data-driven product evaluations Increase digital awareness, engagement and trust from users Be open, proactively look for best practices and methods which can help improving data collection and quality. Leading the implementation of digital use cases regionally (including quality monitoring and trainings in systems and new technologies) Lead change management activities in biological data generation and reporting (at European level) Contribute to and manage digital initiatives within EU CPD, linking to Global Digital colleagues and representing EU in Global forums Establish tracking and evaluation of field trialing KPIs and metrics in the region Ensure new digital and data solutions are of the highest quality to support the development of successful grower product offers and new product introductions, working together with country/regional marketing, sales, and digital teams. Dimensions People: Span of control: 4-6 direct reports Geographic scope Region EU Qualifications Knowledge and abilities Master´s Degree (Agronomy, Crop Science, Biology, Genetics, Chemistry) and at least 8-10 years of experience in CPD Broad knowledge of existing CPD IS tools and systems In-depth knowledge of Field Trials and Product Biology processes Excellent networking and team working capabilities Good understanding of digital tools Proven track-record of thought leadership and successfully influencing others Show autonomy, initiative, efficiency, problem solving Leadership capabilities Builds a culture of innovation – creates an environment that inspires and supports creativity Focused on customers and is dedicated to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers Manages for performance – skillfully plans, organizes and monitors performance to create value and achieve excellence in delivery Be transparent and a collaborative team player Strategic thinking with the ability to focus to deliver on what matters Open-minded thinking – beyond current practices and structures Rational and grounded in the realities of in-field technologies and machine-learning and timelines for innovation activities to produce value Accountable to lead self authentically and others either directly or indirectly Proactive communication and alignment with stakeholders Strategic thinking on how data could drive more effective (choose the right product) and efficient (better and faster) product development Additional Information The role is open to anyone who is interested and has the required qualifications, regardless of language skills and geographical location, provided they are within the EU. The only language required is English; any other languages spoken are a plus. 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

Responsibilities

The Data Quality & Transformation Team Lead will coordinate team activities and ensure end-to-end data quality control for trialing activities. They will drive data quality improvements through automation, digitalization, and training while fostering collaboration among various teams.