Phenomics Innovation Product Owner

Job Description

At Syngenta, we're transforming agriculture through innovation that helps farmers feed a growing world. Our Vegetables & Flowers Seeds Development team seeks a Phenomics Product Owner in Durham, to lead next-generation phenotyping solutions. You'll translate breakthrough technologies into competitive advantage, shaping how we develop superior vegetable varieties for sustainable agriculture.

Accountabilities

• Drive phenomics innovation strategy and technical roadmap aligned with breeding priorities, delivering competitive advantage
• Lead end-to-end technology integration from proof-of-concept through operational deployment across international R&D sites
• Serve as technical authority, evaluating emerging technologies in imaging, computer vision, and AI/ML for breeding applications
• Partner with IT teams to architect cloud-based platforms (AWS) and scalable data pipelines
• Build external ecosystem through technology scouting, collaborative research, and intellectual property strategy

Qualifications

• Required:
• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Vision, or related field
• Demonstrated hands-on experience developing and deploying phenotyping solutions
• Strong technical foundation in imaging technologies, computer vision, machine learning/AI, and image analysis
• Proven track record translating business needs into deployed solutions with measurable impact
• Experience leading collaborative projects with multiple stakeholders
• Proficiency with Agile frameworks and cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred)
• Desired:
• Familiarity with seeds R&D, agricultural domain, or plant phenomics communities
• Experience with digital agriculture platforms and open-source phenomics tools
• Background in matrix organizations across multi-national teams

Additional Information

Please note: This position does not include visa sponsorships or relocation support.