Role Purpose
As the Group Leader in Bioinformatics, you will establish and expand cutting-edge bioinformatics and genomics capabilities, driving innovation and revolutionizing our trait and breeding pipelines. Your work will directly contribute to transforming complex datasets into actionable insights, propelling Seeds R&D forward.

​​​​​​​Accountabilities:

Spearhead the development of innovative bioinformatics research competencies, leading and expanding multiple teams within the Bioinformatics Group in China.Foster strategic partnerships within Syngenta to drive bioinformatics innovations into the Seeds pipeline, aligning with critical business needs.Pave the way for groundbreaking advancements in the integration, analysis, and interpretation of genomics, transcriptomics, protein structural biology, artificial intelligence, and other complex datasets for breeding and trait discovery research.Cultivate a culture of scientific excellence within the Bioinformatics group in China, collaborating with the global Bioinformatics function and staying at the forefront of scientific advancements to fuel our industrial innovation leadership.Lead the development and implementation of computational research strategies in support of key business priorities.Partner with IT to provide research subject matter expertise and drive the development of pioneering computational tools.Provide technical knowledge to scout and evaluate new opportunities in bioinformatics and be an in-house expert on competitor's activities in this area.Manage the operational budget for the Bioinformatics group in China.
Company Description

Are you ready to make a significant impact on global agriculture and environmental sustainability? Syngenta is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Group Leader in Bioinformatics to join our innovative team, located in Beijing, China.

 

Qualifications
Ph.D. or equivalent in bioinformatics, genomics, computational biology or related field, and 10+ years professional experience in industrial biotechnology or other R&D life science environments.Must be proficient in both English and Manderin.Understanding of bioinformatics, genomics/pangenomics, artificial intelligence, systems biology, data integration and computational science required for the accountabilities above.Project and portfolio management knowledge in the context of a matrixed organization (cross-functional, cross-sites, cross-business) and technical environment.Extensive experience in large-scale bioinformatics research, including management, integration, and mining of (pan)genomics, transcriptomics, other complex datasets to generate knowledge and insight.Experience with change management.Research expenditure forecasting and budget management.

Technical skills

Demonstrated success in leading a complex, results-oriented research program requiring scientific creativity, innovative thinking, organization, and collaborative skills.Demonstrated proficiency in communicating, planning, and coordinating group activities across diverse functional and administrative boundaries.Demonstrated success in working in a range of research environments and across a breadth of bioinformatics projects.Ability to translate cross-disciplinary knowledge into a vision for the further development of innovative and novel data analysis methodologies, algorithms and approaches, and to translate this vision into a coherent strategy, with well-defined tactics for implementation.Ability to clearly communicate research plans, drivers, and progress to business stakeholders, project leaders, research managers and technical partners.Ability to successfully cultivate an effective team environment and promote the full engagement of team members across disciplines.Project planning and tracking in an interdisciplinary and multifunctional context.Excellent communication skills and demonstrated effectiveness in collaboration.
Additional Information
A platform with a combination of a booming agricultural industry in China domestic market and global resources and exposure, where you can fully develop your potentialA culture that promotes Innovation and Entrepreneurial SpiritCompetitive annual base salary (ABS) and short-term incentive (STI) plansStandard social benefits and housing fund package according to Chinese government policies, plus supplementary medical insurance 

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