Plant Breeding Manager – Pharmaceutical Applications
Location: Confidential | Competitive Salary + Benefits
Walker Cole International is supporting the pharmaceutical sector in seeking a Plant Breeding Manager to lead and develop its specialist breeding program. This is a unique opportunity to innovate at the intersection of plant science and pharmaceutical development, focusing on enhancing medicinal plant varieties.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Design and implement plant breeding strategies targeting traits such as alkaloid content, yield, and disease resistance.
2. Develop and maintain plant clones, including ongoing clone strategy, viability, and assessment.
3. Coordinate field and greenhouse trials to evaluate breeding line performance.
4. Apply classical and molecular breeding techniques, including marker-assisted selection and tissue culture.
5. Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical quality standards and regulatory requirements.
6. Collaborate with R&D and regulatory teams.
7. Communicate results and updates to stakeholders.
About You:
1. MSc or PhD in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Agronomy, or related field.
2. At least 5 years of plant breeding experience, with a minimum of 2 in leadership roles.
3. Knowledge of medicinal plants and phytochemistry.
4. Familiarity with GMP, GACP, and international pharmaceutical regulations.
5. Strong data analysis, project management, and collaboration skills.
6. Experience with medicinal crops and the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
7. Understanding of EMA, FDA, or WHO frameworks for botanical ingredients.
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