Tropic Biosciences UK Ltd is a pioneering leader in the development of novel high-performing commercial tropical crop varieties and traits using advanced genetic breeding (e.g. CRISPR) technologies. Tropic currently focuses on the massive coffee, banana and rice crops, which play a critical role in global agriculture, trade, and nutrition, but face significant, yet addressable, disease and supply-chain challenges.

<div><div>With the expansion of Tropic’s crop field trial portfolio, we have a new, exciting opportunity for a Crop Trials Study Manager to join the Product Evaluation team, supporting our global field trial strategy and regulatory efforts.     Job Purpose  Developing novel crop products in three tropical plant species requires field trialing in multiple geographical locations across several continents and the trials portfolio is aiming to increase from a single trial location to multiple geographical locations.  Field trials to assess our products must be performed following local regulatory requirements in compliance with Excellence Through Stewardship (ETS) guidance.   A Crop Trials Study Manager is required to facilitate managing the increasing number of trials running across multiple geographies simultaneously. The role will be responsible for glasshouse and field trial design, both independently and in collaboration with Tropic’s partners.  Primarily, the Crop Trials Study Manager will be responsible for monitoring field and glasshouse trials in multiple locations managing plant inventory, trial design, evaluation, and data analysis. As Tropic develops the field trial portfolio to support our expanding commercial activities, the Crop Trials Study Manager will be responsible for managing trials to support product development throughout the product life cycle. This includes proof of concept trials to identify leads to take to product development, through to pre-commercial and commercial field trials.  Responsibilities  <ul><li>Manage a variety of regulated crop field studies. </li><li>Develop study protocols and protocol amendments, in collaboration with study participants and external collaborators. </li><li>Support applications for confined field test permits across different regulatory geographies. </li><li>Monitor the performance of external partners through regular interaction &amp; occasional audit. </li><li>Evaluate field trial data and prepare study reports. </li></ul> A more in-depth list of responsibilities can be provided upon request.  Requirements  Technical: <ul><li>Ph.D., or equivalent experience in a relevant field (Plant Science, Plant Pathology, Agronomy, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Agricultural Data Science or a closely related area). </li><li>Broad experience in crop field trial design, management, and data analysis. </li><li>Dedication to generation and interpretation of high-quality data and strict compliance with all relevant regulations </li></ul> Transferable: <ul><li>Excellent organizational skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team. </li><li>Good ability to synthesis and summarize complex datasets. </li><li>Strong oral and written communication skills (Spanish language desirable) </li><li>Good team player, strong execution and flexibility to handle changes in a fast-paced environment. </li></ul>  About Us Tropic is one of the world’s leading agricultural gene-editing companies. Our team is dedicated to the development and commercialization of high-performing varieties of tropical crops to provide significant benefits to growers, processors and consumers globally, tackling real-world problems around food security and sustainability. Our vision is to become a leading seed business with significant ownership of its products from the laboratory to the field, while maintaining constructive relationships with growers and consumers based on transparency and trust.   Why Join Tropic? <ul><li>Diverse workforce operating in a dynamic working environment  </li><li>Excellent learning and career development opportunities </li><li>Social events throughout the year </li><li>Competitive compensation and benefits including: Private Medical Insurance, Medical Cash Plan, 25 days annual leave, Group Income Protection and Life Assurance  </li></ul> Further Information  <ul><li>Job Location – Norwich UK.   </li></ul><ul><li>Time Requirement – Full Time.   </li><li>Contract – Permanent. </li><li>Additional Requirements: The role will require some international travel for field trial visits throughout the year. </li><li>Closing date – 1/5/24 </li></ul> If you are looking to work in a dynamic company, striving towards a real-world impact, then consider joining our team and apply here! </div></div>

Crop Trials Study Manager

<div><div>Excellent brand-new opportunity for a passionate Sustainability Manager to join our growing team and drive forward Tropic’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy.  Job Purpose  Reporting to the Head of ESG &amp; Quality we are seeking a Sustainability Manager to play a critical role in the continued development and implementation of Tropic’s Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) Strategy. The right candidate is passionate about environmental stewardship and has experience leading an organization through change processes and leading complex sustainability projects with multiple stakeholders.   This role will be responsible for implementing our ESG strategy including working with key stakeholders to develop and deliver plans against strategy objectives including infrastructure, analysis and reduction of energy consumption and carbon emissions amongst other objectives whilst ensuring compliance with legislative requirements. This includes gathering data for annual reports, communicating this with internal and external stakeholders. Training internal staff on new policies and processes and the point of contact for sustainability-related activities.  Further, where applicable this role would be responsible for the development and implementation of management systems to meet specific industry standards as required by Tropic.  Responsibilities  <ul><li>Measure, track and report progress on sustainability KPIs on a quarterly basis.   </li><li>Collaborate with various stakeholders across the business, including HR, Operations, and suppliers, to implement projects to achieve ESG objectives as required.   </li><li>Design, develop and implement project plans to achieve ESG objectives with relevant stakeholders and assist with training, formalization of documentation &amp; monitoring of processes implemented. </li><li>Be the principal point of contact on ESG-related administrative activities, including responding to enquiries from internal and external parties such as management, investors, and other stakeholders.  </li><li>Identify opportunities to improve our ESG framework through research, industry benchmarking and discussions with the team.  </li><li>Creation and delivery of training materials where applicable to support implementation of ESG strategy across the organization. </li></ul> Requirements   Required <ul><li>Experience working in a similar role and managing a sustainability project. </li><li>Experience managing and implementing complex projects with multiple stakeholders. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience with change management, business risk and cost benefit analysis. </li><li>Documentation and training experience. </li><li>Strong Microsoft Office skills and ideally experience using eQMS software. </li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to form positive and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. </li><li>Independent, highly motivated and agile and able to adapt to the changing needs of an SME. </li><li>Experience in reporting ESG metrics and developing processes such as sustainable procurement &amp; developing sustainable supply chains. </li></ul> Desirable <ul><li>Professional sustainability body membership such as IEMA or BSc or above (or industry equivalent experience) in environmental sustainability or ESG qualification. </li><li>Experience working with quality management standards such as ISO9001, 14001 and 45001. </li><li>Experience with B-Corp or other relevant industry certification schemes. </li><li>Experience working in a biotechnology or seed industry.  </li></ul> About Us Tropic is one of the world’s leading agricultural gene-editing companies. Our team is dedicated to the development and commercialization of high-performing varieties of tropical crops to provide significant benefits to growers, processors and consumers globally, tackling real-world problems around food security and sustainability. Our vision is to become a leading seed business with significant ownership of its products from the laboratory to the field, while maintaining constructive relationships with growers and consumers based on transparency and trust.   Why Join Tropic? <ul><li>Diverse workforce operating in a dynamic working environment  </li><li>Excellent learning and career development opportunities </li><li>Social events throughout the year </li><li>Competitive compensation and benefits including: Private Medical Insurance, Medical Cash Plan, 25 days annual leave, Group Income Protection and Life Assurance  </li></ul> Further Information  <ul><li>Job Location – Norwich, UK – remote &amp; hybrid options also considered from the UK (this role may require regular travel to the Norwich office) </li><li>Time Requirement – Full Time </li><li>Contract – Permanent  </li><li>Closing date –29/4/24 </li></ul>  If you are looking to work in a dynamic company, striving towards a real-world impact, then consider joining our team and apply here!  </div></div>

Sustainability Manager

<div><div>We are looking for an experienced Product Manager with strong Rice expertise to deliver Tropic’s Rice products to our global target market. Job Purpose The Product Manager Rice develops, implements and coordinates the strategic and tactical planning of Tropic’s Rice products for the target markets across the globe. In addition, the Product Manager Rice leads, supervises and develops the internal company knowledge and expertise in Rice and sets appropriate goals and actions to achieve the maximum value from all opportunities to improve market share and profitability. Responsibilities  <ul><li> Develops and manages the Rice product profiles. </li><li> Provides technical support and guidance to both external and internal customers.</li><li> Keeps updated all information regarding market value, market share, market trends, competition activities, etc.</li><li> Manage the complete product life cycle of all the Tropic rice varieties, comprising all phases from the development and launching of new products, until the end life of the product.</li><li> Develops, implements and executes the Crop Reviews for Rice.</li><li> Supporting the rest of Tropic’s activities, including supporting field trials with other crops, as required.</li></ul> Requirements <ul><li> Formal education, minimum BSc within Agriculture/Agronomic Engineering. </li><li> Deep expertise in rice breeding.</li><li> Extensive experience (6+ years) working in the rice seed industry.</li><li> Ability to translate technical knowledge into commercial output, particularly when communicating with growers and /or customers. </li><li> Proven experience within a commercial position. </li><li> Fluent in English. </li></ul> About UsTropic is one of the world’s leading agricultural gene-editing companies. Our team is dedicated to the development and commercialization of high-performing varieties of tropical crops to provide significant benefits to growers, processors and consumers globally, tackling real-world problems around food security and sustainability.Our vision is to become a leading seed business with significant ownership of its products from the laboratory to the field, while maintaining constructive relationships with growers and consumers based on transparency and trust. Why Join Tropic?<ul><li> Diverse workforce operating in a dynamic working environment</li><li> Excellent learning and career development opportunities</li><li> Social events throughout the year</li><li> Competitive compensation and benefits including: Private Medical Insurance, Medical Cash Plan, 25 days annual leave, Group Income Protection and Life Assurance</li></ul> Further Information <ul><li> Job Location – Flexible. Our headquarters are based in Norwich, UK; however this position can be geographically flexible.</li><li> Time Requirement – Full Time </li><li> Contract – Permanent </li><li> Closing date – 22/04/24</li></ul>  If you are looking to work in a dynamic company, striving towards a real-world impact, then consider joining our team and apply here!</div></div>

Rice Breeder and Product Manager

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