Global Data Science Specialist

We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. To support that challenge, the Global Crop Protection Regulatory Operations team is currently seeking a Global Data Science Specialist in Basel, Switzerland. This role with a global scope will give you the opportunity for collaboration across functions and geographies.

In this role you will drive excellence in data analytics, through

• Support the value-extraction of Crop Protection (CP) Regulatory data across Syngenta
• Support the CP Regulatory ambition for digitization and digital transformation
• Connect data from a variety of sources to enhance transparency and provide input into decision making by applying Data Analytics, retrospective Business Intelligence, and stakeholder-oriented reporting.
• Enrich our regulatory data with other sources of data, internal and external, historical and emerging
• Drive the development of AI/ML models to enable scenario testing / predicted outcomes

Accountabilities

• Drive the creation, management, and exploitation of trusted FAIR data within CP Regulatory to enable more effective analytics and data science
• Translate business requirements into relevant dashboards, reports, analytics, and modelling solutions using multiple data sets, KPIs and other data points
• Build multi-dimensional data sets from inconsistent sources
• Implement and maintain reporting capabilities using e.g. Qlik Sense, PowerBI, Tableau, Spotfire and other reporting and visualization tools applications
• Design, develop, experiment, and evaluate AI/ML models using e.g. MLFlow, Kubeflow, Sagemaker, Vertex AI, or equivalent and applying machine learning frameworks such as e.g. Tensorflow, Pytorch, or Keras
• Monitor data accuracy, and integrity of data used in analysis and reporting
• Collaborate with data engineers, platform leads in neighbouring functions to promote Regulatory driven Data Use Cases and build robust and effective data-platforms.
• Deliver data related insights to the CP Regulatory teams and beyond seeking to drive significant impact via timely, data driven decisions.

• M.A/M.Sc or higher degree in STEM, Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field
• Minimum 5+ experience in relevant fields and 3-5 years in Business Intelligence/ Data Analytics/ Modelling
• Strong SQL knowledge and data manipulation/ modelling skills. Experience with C#, Java, R, and/or Python is a plus.
• Advanced technical knowledge and experience of data/metadata management principles and platforms including data quality, data governance, data catalogue, master and reference data and their application in scientific R&D
• Working knowledge of relevant public domain dictionaries, standards and ontologies and their application for interoperability and reusability of data
• Highly competent in Data Visualization techniques and software such as Qlik Sense (preferred), Tableau, Power BI, etc.
• Knowledge of data architecture concepts such as database systems, data lakes, xml, json, APIs, etc. as well as scripting for data access, wrangling and preparation (e.g. SQL, Python, KNIME)
• Knowledge about how to develop, track and report project metrics and KPIs
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functional and geographic boundaries with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English. Any second language would be a plus

What we offer: 

We offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits including: 

• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating   and international environment  
• Flexible working arrangements and environment with an open culture and diverse workforce  
• The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees 
• Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training options 
• You will profit from a competitive pension fund plan, annual bonusses, onsite doctor, gym, canteen, and other benefits (Family friendly initiatives, Child and Family allowance…) 

Sounds like your next step? We look forward to receiving your online application including all relevant documents (cover letter, CV, diploma, certificates)

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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As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs.

Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting.  From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold.

Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.