PepsiCo is looking to solve the problem of implementing a digital strategy for its R&D Ag Science function to support the research and development innovation agenda and deliver world-class research, development, and innovation in new technologies and practices that benefit both people and the planet.
Requirements
- PhD in Ag Sciences (or related field) with minimum 3 years’ experience and/or MS in Ag Sciences (or related field) with minimum 5 years’ experience or BS with 10+ years experience
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Agriculture Technology, including data science, data analysis, cloud-based infrastructure, as well as remote sensing, field sensors, climate prediction technologies in full-stack platform development.
- Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud computing infrastructure a plus.
- Demonstrated expertise in designing integrated data workflows, establishing data standards, and defining digitization strategies for breeding or variety pipeline or variety testing programs is highly desirable.
- Experience with data architecture, data security, and the tactical requirements for deployment of new digital infrastructure for global platforms
- Experience with crop predictive insight capabilities
- Experience with digital ag intelligence platforms
Responsibilities
- Take a lead role in implementing the R&D Ag Science digital strategy
- Identify internal digital gaps and opportunity areas and work across teams internally and externally to meet research and development operational needs of Phenotyping, genotyping, breeding, field data collection, genomics, variety pipeline, decision analysis and AgriTech.
- Deliver innovation and continuous improvement of digital ag intelligence platforms.
- Provide subject matter expertise evaluation of new digital capabilities.
- Ensure the correct data infrastructure is in place to enable seamless interoperability of data across global R&D Ag Science locations and data platforms.
- Have a solid understanding of data privacy, data sharing and associated security considerations across platforms and territories and support the Ag Science team’s compliance with PepsiCo IT Security policies & data privacy laws.
- Support engagement globally across PepsiCo R&D teams, internal IT teams and all Procurement territories regarding digital ag
Other
- Great communication and networking skills with internal and external audiences that have a wide range of scientific expertise.
- A proven ability to work closely with colleagues on complex projects with a high degree of flexibility and comfort with change.
- Demonstrated ability to manage activities within assigned resources/budgets and to balance need to deliver aggressive business innovation goals with scientific excellence.
- Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time both domestic and International.
- Must be willing to flex work schedule to accommodate video and phone conferences across multiple time-zones as an alternative to travel.
