Enterprise Business Analyst - Bioinformatics

Enterprise Business Analyst - Bioinformatics

Join our mission to revolutionize Crop Protection R&D through digital transformation. As an Enterprise Business Analyst, you'll drive the evolution of our Bioinformatics Platform, shaping how we leverage AI and data science in agricultural innovation. You'll be instrumental in a significant investment, focusing on bioinformatics data management, knowledge graphs, and pipeline integration. This role bridges science and technology, requiring someone who's both technically skilled and passionate about scientific innovation.

Key Accountabilities

• Transform scientific needs into actionable functional concepts
• Shape strategic vision for platform components through deep understanding of scientific workflows
• Lead stakeholder engagement across scientific and IT communities
• Drive discovery and definition of new opportunities in bioinformatics solutions
• Champion innovation in scientific computing
• Develop value propositions connecting scientific needs with platform solutions
• Guide cross-functional collaboration to identify shared needs and reusable solutions

Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow healthy and nutritious food while taking care of the planet. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group.

Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. Regardless of your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding an ever-increasing population while taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

• Master's degree or equivalent in Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Computer Science, or related field
• Leadership experience in biotechnology R&D
• Solid experience in IT business analysis and within Agile/DevOps environments
• Deep understanding of bioinformatics solutions and scientific workflows
• Proven ability to build consensus across R&D stakeholder groups and cross-functional collaboration in R&D settings
• Strong influencing and communication skills

Our site

Jealott's Hill International Research Centre UK is situated in pleasant semi-rural surroundings between Bracknell and Maidenhead and is the place of work for approximately 800 Syngenta scientists and support staff. Jealott’s Hill is one of the main global research and development sites and key activities include research into discovery of new active ingredients, new formulation technologies, product safety and technical support of our product range.

What we offer

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday plus 8 UK bank holidays.
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.  
• The chance to work as part of a global team to address the current and future needs of the agricultural sector and help feed an ever-increasing population.
• A vibrant growth and learning culture and wide range of training options.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.

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. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here: https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion

Jealott’s Hill has Disability Confident certification.

We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates and our Jealott’s Hill site are a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we can to support you.