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Plant Breeding Manager – Pharmaceutical Applications, Derby
Client:
Walker Cole International
Location:
Derby, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
3
Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
Job Description:
Plant Breeding Manager – Pharmaceutical Applications
Location: Confidential | Competitive Salary + Benefits
Walker Cole International is seeking a Plant Breeding Manager to lead its specialist breeding program in the pharmaceutical sector. This role offers the 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 such as alkaloid content, yield, and disease resistance.
* Develop and maintain plant clones; manage 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 requirements.
* Collaborate with R&D and regulatory teams.
* Communicate results and strategies 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.
* Strong knowledge of medicinal plants and phytochemistry.
* Familiarity with GMP, GACP, and international pharmaceutical and agricultural regulations.
* Proficient in data analysis, project management, and collaboration.
* Experience with medicinal crops.
* Background in pharmaceutical or biotech industries.
* Knowledge of EMA, FDA, or WHO frameworks for botanical ingredients.
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