Senior Data Scientist - AI and GenAI

Syngenta; United States; Remote; USD 101,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Syngenta Crop Protection is seeking a Senior Data Scientist – Predictive Science to join our global analytics team within Product Biology & Sustainable Innovation. You will develop machine-learning and predictive-modelling approaches that guide discovery, optimisation and development of Crop Protection solutions, connecting diverse data with R&D decision-making in an international research environment.

You will apply AI, ML and Generative AI methods to accelerate scientific discovery, support

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate predictive models based on historical, experimental and scientific data to support project and business decisions.
• Apply AI, machine learning and Generative AI methods to accelerate scientific discovery, improve decision-making and create scalable solutions across Crop Protection R&D.
• Identify, assess and prioritise AI and GenAI use cases based on scientific relevance, business value, feasibility, data readiness, risk and expected impact.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to support the discovery, optimisation and development of Crop Protection leads and product candidates.
• Integrate and analyse data from different sources, including physical chemistry, biokinetic, environmental, laboratory, glasshouse and field-trial data.
• Work with scientists to understand complex problems and identify opportunities where predictive modelling, AI or GenAI can create measurable value.
• Collaborate with R&D IT and software development

Job description

Company Description

Bracknell, UK Employees can work remotely

- Full-time

Company Description

Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably. 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. 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.

Job Description

Join our global analytics team within Product Biology & Sustainable Innovation and help shape the use of predictive science in Crop Protection R&D. As a Senior Data Scientist – Predictive Science, you will develop machine-learning and predictive-modelling approaches that guide the discovery, optimisation and development of Crop Protection solutions. You will connect diverse scientific data with business and R&D decision-making, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to generate robust insights and accelerate complex decisions. This role offers the opportunity to work autonomously on high-impact scientific challenges, influence modelling approaches and data strategy, and collaborate with experts across an international research environment.

What you will do

• - Develop and validate predictive models based on historical, experimental and scientific data to support project and business decisions.
• - Apply AI, machine learning and Generative AI methods to accelerate scientific discovery, improve decision-making and create scalable solutions across Crop Protection R&D.
• - Identify, assess and prioritise AI and GenAI use cases based on scientific relevance, business value, feasibility, data readiness, risk and expected impact.
• - Partner with multidisciplinary teams to support the discovery, optimisation and development of Crop Protection leads and product candidates.
• - Integrate and analyse data from different sources, including physical chemistry, biokinetic, environmental, laboratory, glasshouse and field-trial data.
• - Work with scientists to understand complex problems and identify opportunities where predictive modelling, AI or GenAI can create measurable value.
• - Collaborate with R&D IT and software development