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Staff Digital Specialist 

In this role, you will develop & drive IT strategy that enables the true north objectives?for Bayer Crop Science Vegetables R&D to build an automated End-to-End data- and decisions-centric pipeline. 
 
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• The primary responsibilities of this role are to:   
• Lead cross-functional teams to scope, design and launch IT solutions supporting the strategic direction of the business across all Veg R&D product pipelines and world regions 
• Primarily focus on trialing, nursery and/or lab workflows 
• Drive project management of business workflow design, launch, adoption, maintenance, and retirement of all Vegetable R&D digital platforms 
• Develop additional operational IT business workflows with stakeholders for advanced data platforms and analytical methods 
• Work closely with business and IT partners to ensure timely delivery of end-to-end IT systems within budget 
• Manage IT projects, prioritizing backlogs and driving the execution of deliverables that support program goals 
• Serve as primary contact between IT and business users and enhance business awareness of IT project deliverables by developing communication plans and project updates 
• Acquire a deep understanding of end-to-end business processes and strategic imperatives 
• Identify growth opportunities for additional advanced data analyses, digital systems and platform enablement 
• Demonstrated ability to engage both end users and business leads across functions then clearly represent and communicate the needs of the functions 
• Define and track project success metrics to ensure delivery of anticipated business capabilities 
• Demonstrated ability to think and perform independently, problem-solve and prioritize high-value work related to APD objectives 

 
WHO YOU ARE 
Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following: 
 
Required: 

• PhD +3 years’ experience, MS +6 years' experience or BS and 8+ years' experience in Data, Decision Science, Agriculture, Biological Science or related field 
• Demonstrated R&D domain knowledge in lab and field experiment management 
• Applied knowledge of experimental design, breeding methods, including a strong background in statistics 
• Thorough understanding of IT product pipelines 
• Experience with Agile methodologies and project management 
• Demonstrated project leadership and influence skills that develop trusting partnerships with cross-functional teams, leading to lasting digital change 

 
Preferred: 

• Demonstrated matrix project leadership and proven ability to grow relationships with key partners 
• Excellent written and oral communication; complete proficiency in English with ability to coordinate and clearly communicate information between technical IT teams, scientists and business stakeholders 
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and influencing skills, problem solving which drive digital business solutions effectively with international and interdisciplinary teams 
   

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately $119-178k. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant).? Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc..? This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors. 

This posting will be available for application until at least 5/14/25. 

YOUR APPLICATION

Location:                   

Chesterfield|Creve Coeur|St. Louis

Division:

Crop Science

Reference Code:

844191