Data & Automation Leader

The Data & Automation Leader is the R&D leader accountable for defining and delivering New Corteva R&D’s data science, data platform, analytics, bioinformatics, computational chemistry, automation and engineering, and AI enablement strategy . The role leads cross-disciplinary teams to accelerate R&D outcomes, enable scalable, data-driven decision-making, and deliver high-value solutions for R&D. This leader also ensures scientists have access to the systems, equipment, automation, and resources needed to optimize delivery of R&D priorities. This leader connects data and technology investments to R&D value creation by ensuring platforms, products, and automation capabilities are reliable, scalable, secure, and aligned to R&D priorities. The role partners to  define the transformational R&D AI strategy with R&D subfunctions, Integrated Enterprise Systems, Integrated Operations, and the RDLT to prioritize, enable, and execute digital investments. The leader builds and evolves a high-performing, collaborative, product-oriented organization, while continuing to meet R&D needs. This leader will also be responsible for building their talent and recruitment strategy to ensure they have the right talent to recruit, retain, and develop for their future.

Essential Functions:

Solution Implementation & Adoption

• Own the implementation and adoption of functional solutions across defined business areas, ensuring delivery against approved scope, timelines, and measurable business outcomes.

Business–Technology Translation

• Serve as a key translator between business leaders and technical teams by defining solution requirements, clarifying trade‑offs, and ensuring solutions are practical, scalable, and user‑centered.

Enterprise & Cross‑Functional Partnership

• Partner with local, regional, and global stakeholders to coordinate implementation activities, align priorities, surface risks, and ensure solutions integrate effectively across processes and teams.

Training & Enablement Execution

• Lead the design and execution of training and enablement plans that drive consistent adoption, increase capability, and reinforce new ways of working post‑deployment.

Customer Insight & Continuous Improvement

• Gather and synthesize customer feedback and competitive insights to recommend solution refinements and inform future enhancements within established roadmaps.

Execution Planning & Governance

• Develop and manage detailed implementation plans, milestones, risks, and controls; escalate issues appropriately and ensure alignment with enterprise modernization standards.

End‑to‑End Process Awareness

• Apply a strong understanding of end‑to‑end business processes to ensure solutions effectively support operational needs while advancing modernization objectives.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience leading multi‑disciplinary technical teams and delivering solutions at scale.
• Strong understanding of modern data architectures, analytics, automation, and data science product delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders, translate their needs, build strategy, and guide implementation.
• Experience supporting R&D, scientific, or product development organizations.
• Experience operating in regulated or data‑intensive environments.
• Familiarity with agile, product management, and value‑based delivery models.
• Leadership Success Profile:
• Strategic Impact: Connects data and technology investments to measurable business outcomes.
• Enterprise Leadership: Operates effectively across functions, geographies, and stakeholder groups.
• Execution Excellence: Balances innovation with operational rigor and reliability.
• People & Culture: Builds strong teams and future‑ready capabilities.
• Change Leadership: Leads transformation through influence, clarity, and trust.

Minimum Education Required:

• Master’s degree in data science, engineering, computer science, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience across data science, data engineering, analytics platforms, or digital enablement in complex environments.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience leading technical teams.

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills

• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place

• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment

• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays

• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father

• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits

• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.