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Plant Breeding Manager – Pharmaceutical Applications, Brighton
Client:
Walker Cole International
Location:
Brighton, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
4
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 an opportunity to innovate at the intersection of plant science and pharmaceutical development, focusing on medicinal plant varieties.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and implement plant breeding strategies targeting traits like alkaloid content, yield, and disease resistance.
* Develop and maintain plant clones; oversee clone strategy, viability, and assessment.
* Manage field and greenhouse trials to evaluate breeding lines.
* Utilize 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.
* Present results and updates to stakeholders and external bodies.
About You:
* MSc or PhD in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Agronomy, or related field.
* Over 5 years of plant breeding experience, including leadership roles.
* Knowledge of medicinal plants and phytochemistry.
* Familiarity with GMP, GACP, and international pharma/agriculture regulations.
* Strong data analysis, project management, and collaboration skills.
* Experience with medicinal crops and the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
* Knowledge of EMA, FDA, or WHO frameworks for botanical ingredients.
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