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Digital Specialist for Vegetables R&D 

Purpose:     

Develop & Drive IT strategy that enables the true north objectives for Vegetables R&D to build an automated End-to-End data- and decisions-centric pipeline.

Scope: 

Global 

Key Tasks: 

• Lead cross-functional teams to scope, design, launch and support IT solutions supporting the strategic direction of the business across all Veg R&D product pipelines and world regions; 

• Primarily focus on Lab and Nursery workflows 

• Define strategy and drive operations for design, launch, adoption, maintenance and retirement for digital solutions supporting business workflow  

• Develop additional operational IT business workflows with stakeholders for advanced data platforms and analytical methods;  

• Work closely with business and IT partners to ensure timely delivery of end-to-end IT systems within budget; 

• Manage IT projects, prioritizing backlogs and driving the execution of deliverables that support program goals; 

• Serve as primary contact between IT and business users and enhance business awareness of IT project deliverables by developing communication plans and project updates; 

• Acquire a deep understanding of end-to-end business processes and strategic imperatives; 

• Identify growth opportunities for additional advanced data analyses, digital systems and platform enablement; 

• Demonstrated ability to engage both end users and business leads across functions then clearly represent and communicate the needs of the functions; 

• Define and track project success metrics to ensure delivery of anticipated business capabilities; 

• Demonstrated ability to think and perform independently, problem-solve and prioritize high-value work related to DSE objectives 

Key Working Relation: 

• Scientists, breeders, testing and operations teams across Vegetable R&D globally (850+) 

• Enterprise IT partners (100+) 

• Bayer Functional Division team members (25+) 

• APD team (25+) 

Qualification & Competencies: 

Education/Experience 

• PhD +3 years’ experience, MS +6 years' experience or BS and 8+ years' experience in Data, Decision Science, Agriculture, Biological Science or related field.  

Skills (Technical & Soft) 

• Demonstrated R&D domain knowledge in lab and field experiment management; 

• Applied knowledge of experimental design, breeding methods, lab workflows, genomics,  including a strong background in statistics;  

• Thorough understanding of IT product pipelines; 

• Experience with Agile methodologies and project management; 

• Demonstrated matrix project leadership and proven ability to grow relationships independently with key partners; 

• Excellent written and oral communication; complete proficiency in English with ability to coordinate and clearly communicate information between technical IT teams, scientists and business stakeholders; 

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and influencing skills, independent and cross functional problem solving which drive digital business solutions effectively with international and interdisciplinary teams; 

• Demonstrated project leadership and influence skills that develop trusting partnerships with cross-functional teams, leading to lasting digital change.  

Location:

Spain : Cataluña : Barcelona  

Division:

Crop Science 

Reference Code:

845210