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Plant Breeding Manager – Pharmaceutical ApplicationsLocation: Confidential | Competitive Salary + BenefitsWalker Cole International are supporting in the pharmaceutical sector is seeking a Plant Breeding Manager to lead and evolve its specialist breeding program. This is a unique opportunity to drive innovation at the intersection of plant science and pharmaceutical development, focusing on the enhancement of medicinal plant varieties.Key Responsibilities:Lead the design and execution of plant breeding strategies targeting key traits such as alkaloid content, yield, and disease resistance.Development and maintenance of plant clones; ongoing clone strategy, viability and assessmentCoordinate field and greenhouse trials to assess breeding line performance.Apply classical and molecular breeding techniques, including marker-assisted selection and tissue culture.Ensure alignment with pharmaceutical quality standards and maintain full compliance with regulatory and documentation requirements.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across R&D and regulatory affairs.Communicate results and strategic updates to internal stakeholders and external bodies.About You:MSc or PhD in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Agronomy, or related discipline.5+ years of hands-on plant breeding experience, including at least 2 in a leadership capacity.Strong knowledge of medicinal plant species and phytochemistry.Familiarity with GMP, GACP, and international pharmaceutical/agricultural regulations.Skilled in data analysis, project management, and cross-functional collaboration.Desirable:Experience with medicinal crops.Background in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.Knowledge of EMA, FDA, or WHO frameworks for botanical ingredients