Senior Data Scientist II

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 exciting opportunities for a senior data scientist/statistician. Successful candidates will join a strong, globally distributed Data Science team that develops and applies innovative methods and tools to deliver insights for R&D. The candidates will partner with leading toxicologists, environmental scientists, and human health risk assessors to support our efforts in regulatory approval. The position will be in Indianapolis, IN.  

What You Will do:

• Provide statistical input to the design, analysis, reporting and interpretation of data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and inter-disciplinary teams for problem solving, addressing complex data analytics and statistical questions, and interpretation of complex datasets.
• Effectively explain research methodology and statistical analysis as they relate to research outcomes. 
• Collaborate with the research staff to address complex data analytics and statistical questions.
• Collaborate with principal investigators, co-investigators, and research staff in the preparation of manuscripts, reports, and presentation.

What Skills You Need:

• MS with 10+ years or Ph.D. with 5+ years in a Statistical or related discipline.
• Ability to plan, develop, and execute biostatistical components of research and development projects.
• Strong knowledge of experimental design, generalized linear models and nonlinear models, as well as model selection and validation.
• Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to successfully collaborate and lead projects with colleagues from diverse technical background.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, flexibility, and attention to details.

Skills that are nice to have: 

• Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that scientifically rigorous experimental designs and statistical methods are implemented.
• Experience in identifying and solving problems related to experimental design and statistical analyses for regulatory approval using classical and modern statistical methodologies.
• High level of knowledge in chemical or seed regulatory methods and execution.
• Prior experience in global regulatory submissions. 
• Familiarity with modeling biological, cellular, or ecological data.
• Some experience in data mining using machine learning algorithms.  

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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.