R&D Portfolio Intelligence Leader

Syngenta; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 106,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Full benefits package

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Syngenta, a global leader in agricultural innovation, is seeking a Portfolio Intelligence & Analytics Lead to strengthen insights across Seeds R&D. You will blend portfolio strategy, financial analysis, and advanced analytics to turn complex data into clear recommendations for governance and investments.

In this role you will develop predictive analytics, AI-enabled insights, and scalable solutions using Python, R, and Shiny, partnering with Finance, Strategy, Digital, and R&D to drive timely,

Qualifications

• 5+ years in portfolio analytics, strategy, finance, or BI.
• Experience creating exec-level analyses, dashboards, and reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving with scenario planning.
• Coding in Python or R; Shiny apps valued.
• Experience automating reporting and scalable analytics.
• Knowledge of portfolio-management processes.
• Ability to translate business questions into analytical products.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of portfolio intelligence frameworks, methodologies, and decision-support tools that enable portfolio governance and investment decisions.
• Analyze portfolio value, performance, productivity, scenarios, trade-offs, resource allocation, risks, and investment opportunities.
• Build and enhance analytics, models, dashboards, and reports that help stakeholders understand portfolio performance and make informed decisions.
• Use coding and analytics tools such as Python, R, and Shiny to develop new analyses, automate recurring reporting, and create scalable, interactive solutions.
• Develop predictive analytics, forecasting capabilities, and AI-enabled insights to improve portfolio planning and decision quality.
• Strengthen the portfolio intelligence platform strategy, capability roadmap, and governance processes.
• Ensure high standards for data quality, stewardship, traceability, and consistency across portfolio insights.
• Partner with Finance, Strategy, Digital, and R&D stakeholders to translate business questions into practical analytical products and actionable recommendations.
• Support adoption of portfolio intelligence capabilities through stakeholder engagement, training, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Portfolio analytics

Executive analyses

Scenario modelling

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Advanced degree

Tools

Python

R

Shiny

Cloud platforms

Job description

Syngenta, a global leader in agricultural innovation, is seeking a Portfolio Intelligence & Analytics Lead to strengthen insights across Seeds R&D. You will blend portfolio strategy, financial analysis, and advanced analytics to turn complex data into clear recommendations for governance and investments.

In this role you will develop predictive analytics, AI-enabled insights, and scalable solutions using Python, R, and Shiny, partnering with Finance, Strategy, Digital, and R&D to drive timely,