Senior Bioinformatics Project Manager – Agility Co-ordinator
£43,500 - £54,000 depending on skills & expertise
Jealott’s Hill, Bracknell, Berkshire
Do you have knowledge of PMI (and ideally PMP certification), an understanding of informatics and a good grasp of R&D in the crop protection/seeds business? At Syngenta, we’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Research & Development Information Systems (RDIS) team. This team has a global remit for ensuring that our scientific innovation is underpinned by advancements in information management.
You’ll have a pivotal role to play in driving the agile delivery of solutions within bioinformatics – one of the fastest-evolving areas in Syngenta R&D. The role will involve planning, managing and implementing large and complex international IS projects and programmes in line with our Global Business Change Methodology. Key objectives will be to ensure delivery within budgetary parameters, manage the escalation of project issues and provide support to other project managers. The role will entail frequent travel between our global sites.
We’re looking for significant experience of managing complex projects and leading teams in challenging environments. As well as familiarity with all PMI processes – and the knowledge to exploit them for successful delivery – experience of PRINCE2 would be useful. A sound understanding of bioinformatics, cheminformatics and quantitative genetics is essential. An awareness of different global R&D cultures, along with the interpersonal skills to engage with senior stakeholders, will also be paramount.
In return, you can look forward to a competitive salary and an attractive range of benefits, along with excellent prospects for career progression in our expanding team.
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Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than 26,000 employees in over 90 countries dedicated to our purpose: Bringing plant potential to life. Through world-class science, global reach and commitment to our customers we help to increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life. For more information about us please click the 'Apply Now' button which will take you straight to our website.