Plant Breeding Manager – Pharmaceutical Applications
Location:
Confidential | Competitive Salary + Benefits
Client:
Walker Cole International
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
3
Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
Job Description:
Plant Breeding Manager – Pharmaceutical Applications
Walker Cole International is seeking a Plant Breeding Manager to lead its specialist breeding program in the pharmaceutical sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to innovate at the intersection of plant science and pharmaceutical development, focusing on medicinal plant varieties.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and execute plant breeding strategies targeting traits like alkaloid content, yield, and disease resistance.
* Develop and maintain plant clones; oversee clone strategy, viability, and assessment.
* Coordinate field and greenhouse trials to evaluate breeding lines.
* Apply classical and molecular breeding techniques, including marker-assisted selection and tissue culture.
* Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical quality standards and regulatory documentation.
* Collaborate with R&D and regulatory teams.
* Communicate results and updates to stakeholders.
About You:
* MSc or PhD in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Agronomy, or related fields.
* At least 5 years of plant breeding experience, including 2 in leadership roles.
* Knowledge of medicinal plants and phytochemistry.
* Familiarity with GMP, GACP, and pharmaceutical regulations.
* Skills in data analysis, project management, and collaboration.
* Experience with medicinal crops.
* Background in pharmaceutical or biotech industries.
* Understanding of EMA, FDA, or WHO frameworks for botanical ingredients.
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