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Plant Breeding Manager – Pharmaceutical Applications, Northampton
Client: Walker Cole International
Location: Northampton, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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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 involves driving innovation 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 updates to stakeholders.
About You:
* MSc or PhD in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Agronomy, or related field.
* 5+ years of plant breeding experience, including at least 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 pharma or biotech industry.
* Knowledge of EMA, FDA, or WHO frameworks for botanical ingredients.
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