R&D Portfolio Intelligence & Analytics Lead

Syngenta Group

• $106K — $197K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in portfolio analytics, strategy, finance, or related fields.
  • Experience in creating executive-level analyses and decision-support materials.
  • Strong skills in analytical problem-solving, scenario modeling, and data analysis.
  • Practical coding experience in Python or R, with preference for Shiny application development.
  • Proven ability to automate reporting and create scalable analytics solutions.
  • Knowledge of portfolio management tools and processes.
  • Effective communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of portfolio intelligence frameworks and decision-support tools.
  • Analyze portfolio value, performance, and investment opportunities.
  • Build and enhance analytics, models, and reports for better decision-making.
  • Utilize coding tools like Python and R for data analysis and reporting automation.
  • Develop predictive analytics and AI-enabled insights for portfolio planning.
  • Refine portfolio intelligence platform strategy and governance processes.
  • Ensure data quality and consistency across portfolio insights.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into analytical products.

Benefits

  • Culture that promotes belonging, collaboration, and work-life balance with flexible work options.
  • Comprehensive benefit package starting from the first day including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401k plan with company match and profit-sharing contributions.
  • Generous paid vacation and holidays, plus parental leaves.
  • Education assistance, wellness programs, and corporate discounts.
Full Job Description
Job Description

At Syngenta, we are advancing agricultural innovation through data-driven portfolio decisions. We are seeking a Portfolio Intelligence & Analytics Lead to strengthen the insights, analytics, and decision-support capabilities that guide our Seeds R&D portfolio.

This role will serve as the analytical engine behind portfolio decisions-combining portfolio strategy, financial and operational analysis, advanced analytics, and technical solution development. You will work across R&D, Finance, Strategy, Digital, and other partners to turn complex portfolio data into clear, actionable recommendations.

In this role, you will help shape how Seeds R&D prioritizes investments, manages trade-offs, and brings innovation forward-using robust analytics and well-designed technical solutions to make portfolio intelligence more timely, transparent, and actionable.

Accountabilities:
  • 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.


Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must reside in and be permanently authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. This includes, but is not limited to, OPT, CPT, and H-1B visa holders.

Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience in portfolio analytics, strategy, finance, decision science, business intelligence, or a related field.
  • Experience developing executive-level analyses, reports, dashboards, and decision-support materials.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including scenario modelling, resource planning, and data analysis.
  • Practical coding experience in Python or R; experience developing Shiny applications or other interactive analytical tools is highly valued.
  • Experience building automated reporting, data visualizations, forecasting models, or scalable analytics solutions.
  • Knowledge of portfolio-management processes and tools, including project, program, or portfolio management platforms.
  • Ability to understand business processes, data structures, governance requirements, and technology platforms-and connect them to meaningful business outcomes.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to explain complex analysis clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced degree in Statistics, Agronomy, Data Science, Agricultural Sciences, or a related discipline.
  • Experience with agricultural pipeline-management systems, agricultural economics, or commercial analytics.
  • Experience with cloud-based analytics platforms, automation tools, and AI/ML-enabled analytical approaches.
  • Familiarity with competitive intelligence, market analysis, or the agriculture sector.


Additional Information

What We Offer:
  • A culture that celebrates belonging & collaboration, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
  • Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
  • 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
  • Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal.
Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI

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Salary range for this role is $106,400 - $197,600 annually

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