Biotech Developer Lead

4 weeks ago

Durham, United States Syngenta Seeds Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 30,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture.

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

In our quest to harness the potential of plants to feed the world, we seek an experienced Bioinformatics Developer to join our Seeds R&D team a Technical Lead Developer. In this capacity, you will be at the forefront of leading the development of our suite of Trait Discovery and Trait Delivery applications, specifically focusing on building cloud native applications on top of a unified “Identity” data model that spans every data element in our pipeline from gene discovery to commercial seed production. Your expertise will be central to creating a unified, reliable source of truth for tracking genetic components, transformation experiments, and their lineage, which is essential for our research and development pipeline.

Accountabilities

  • Lead the technical development and integration of applications with our Identity solution, ensuring a consistent data model across various platforms and the consistent use of that data for experimentation and decision making applications.
  • Oversee the synchronization of graph databases with relational table formats, maintaining data integrity across multiple formats and tools.
  • Spearhead the development and integration of new features and capabilities aligned with a global strategy, connecting our long-term vision to program increments and day-to-day execution.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage the transition from legacy systems to our new landscape, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum data retention.
  • Provide technical oversight for the development and enhancements of the Lead Management user interface and underlying logic.
  • Manage the automation of data flow between different informatics systems while preserving unique identifiers for genetic components.
  • Providing project and product management within the organizational responsibility parameters, without direct reports but overseeing external temporary contractors.
Qualifications

Education:

  • PhD in Bioinformatics, Computer Science with a specialization in bioinformatics, Genomics, Data Science with a biology focus, or a related scientific field.

Professional Experience and Technical Proficiency:

  • Significant experience leading development teams in creating cloud-native, enterprise-grade applications within a biotech research context.
  • Mastery of multiple programming languages including Python and Java.
  • Proficiency with AWS services and extensive knowledge of graph and relational databases.
  • Experience with agile development methodologies and project management tools.
  • Experience with large-scale IT project management in a biotech or life sciences research context.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

  • Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to transform complex biological data into insightful, actionable information.
  • Innovative problem-solving abilities, with a focus on creating solutions that address complex research challenges.

Leadership and Communication:

  • Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and drive innovative teams.
  • Strategic thinker with data-driven decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication capabilities, adept at simplifying and articulating complex bioinformatics and IT topics to various audiences.


Additional Information

  • Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
  • 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
  • Paid Vacation, 9 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
  • A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity, and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year


Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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