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Plant Breeding Manager – Pharmaceutical Applications, Wakefield
Client:
Walker Cole International
Location:
Wakefield, 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 supporting the pharmaceutical sector in seeking a Plant Breeding Manager to lead and develop its specialist breeding program. This role offers a unique opportunity to innovate at the intersection of plant science and pharmaceutical development, focusing on enhancing medicinal plant varieties.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and implement plant breeding strategies targeting traits such as 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 line performance.
* 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 and external bodies.
About You:
* MSc or PhD in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Agronomy, or related field.
* At least 5 years of plant breeding experience, with 2+ years in leadership roles.
* Knowledge of medicinal plants and phytochemistry.
* Familiarity with GMP, GACP, and pharmaceutical regulations.
* Proficiency in data analysis, project management, and collaboration.
* Experience with medicinal crops.
* Background in pharma or biotech industry.
* Understanding of EMA, FDA, or WHO frameworks for botanical ingredients.
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