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Who Are We, And What Do We Do?

At **Corteva Agriscience,** you will help us grow what’s next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.

Corteva Agriscience™ has an exciting opportunity for a **Senior Data Scientist II** to join our Data Science group located in Indianapolis, IN. We are looking for an experienced Data Scientist who is interested in leading, shaping, and delivering advanced Statistics and Machine Learning solutions that have direct impact on our Crop Protection R&D. The candidate will be joining a strong, globally distributed data science team that develops and applies innovative tools and techniques for analyzing datasets towards delivering insights for our R&D and other functions.

The candidate must have broad knowledge of Statistics and Machine Learning methodologies, leadership, and creativity to invent and deliver novel Data Science solutions to enable data-driven decisions in a R&D setting. Preference will be given to candidates with familiarity with formulation development, process engineering, and/or biotechnology.

What You’ll Do:

+ Provide technical leadership and hands-on data science innovations in a fast-paced team environment to accelerate crop protection product development.

+ Responsible for all aspects of data science project cycle including understanding the business domain, identifying high-value opportunities, initiating projects, participating in data acquisition, modeling, analyzing the results, deploying models to production.

+ Be the voice of Data Science and lead the application and adoption of rigorous statistical analysis and machine learning modeling in Crop Protection product development.

+ Work with leadership to develop and execute long-term data science strategies.

+ Mentor less experienced staff to ensure scientific rigor across multiple data science projects.

+ Stay on the cutting edge of Statistics and Machine Learning by leading, implementing and creating novel solutions to enable data-driven decisions.

What You Need:

Educational Qualifications

MS with 10+ years or Ph.D. with 5+ years’ experience in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, or related fields.

Required Qualifications

+ In-depth knowledge and extensive experience in applying core Statistical (e.g. regression, mixed models, experimental design) and Machine Learning (e.g. decision trees, neural networks) methodologies.

+ Broad understanding of emerging statistical and machine learning methods (e.g., Generative AI) and how they can be deployed to drive value in R&D.

+ Expert leadership capabilities to be able to lead and direct project work under tight timelines.

+ Ability to exercise discretion and apply independent judgment and well-developed critical thinking skills.

+ Excellent communication, interpersonal, verbal, and written skills are required.

+ Experience initiating, developing, and executing data science initiatives in an industry setting.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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 (https://hrportal.ehr.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=2Nre68t3vrs%3d&portalid=351)

+ 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.

Corteva Agriscience™ is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:Accessibility Page for Contact Information

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