Software and Data Pipeline Strategy Lead

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture

At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.

Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.

Vylor is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software and Data Pipeline Strategy Lead within the Controlled Environments function in Johnston, IA. This function is a core capability supporting the early stages of Vylor’s biotechnology product pipeline. The Controlled Environments facility is a 180,000 square foot research hub responsible for providing the seeds and data needed to advance future product candidates.

You will be responsible for defining and delivering the software and data pipeline strategies for the function. You will partner with providers of both internal and external software and digital solutions that are essential to the successful operation of the function. You will partner cross functionally within the Biotechnology organization to review progress, prioritize development requests, review the needs of larger strategic initiatives, and stay abreast of other projects which could potentially impact operations.

You will also be responsible for identifying gaps and defining the needs for a robust and successful connected data strategy. This initiative must connect data sources across Vylor R&D to accelerate and scale decision making processes. These efforts will transform existing processes and dataflows which will enable the function to deliver on the dynamic and growing demands of Vylor’s biotechnology pipeline.

This role will be expected to gain insights from and influence strategic initiatives across Vylor’s broader controlled environment network. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future technology strategy within a core capability at Vylor.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and maintain a multi-year software and data strategy aligned with business priorities.

• Build strong partnerships with business leaders, operational teams, IT, data engineering, analytics, and external partners.

• Define future-state business processes, technology architecture, and data capabilities.

• Build validation plans to ensure successful testing prior to production implementation.

• Collaborate with production leads within the function to successfully implement new software, dataflow, plant tracking, and space utilization solutions.

• Identify opportunities to enable efficiency, scalability, automation, and decision support through digital solutions.

• Facilitate the rollout and adoption of solutions across Vylor’s controlled environments network when necessary.

• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies, data capabilities, and software solutions.

What Skills You Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, Agricultural Technology, Business Analytics, or related field.

• 8+ years of experience in software, data, digital transformation, technology strategy, or related leadership roles.

• Ability to create complex business strategies and articulate to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

• Experience managing cross-functional initiatives and stakeholder environments.

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, system integration, and data management practices.

• Experience translating business requirements into technology solutions.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

*Please note there is no visa sponsorship available for this role.

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

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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.

Vylor 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.