Senior Pharmaceutical Botanist
Share
Job Location:
Arbon - Switzerland
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as a Senior Pharmaceutical Botanist. At Nutreco Exploration we are committed to innovation and excellence in the field of animal production. As a member of our team you will play a crucial role in driving our mission forward and contributing to our success.
Join our Nutrecos Garden of the Future campus Nutreco Exploration (NutEx) is the ingredient development partner for Nutrecos global animal nutrition businesses: Skretting (aquaculture) and Trouw Nutrition (land animals). We discover create and produce novel feed ingredients using two cutting-edge strategic programs: Phytotechnology and Microtechnology improving the health and welfare of millions of animals worldwide through science-based sustainable innovation.
From our campus in Arbon Switzerland we work as a tight-knit team of around 25 experts collaborating daily in an agile cross-functional setup. We are part of Nutreco a global company with over 11000 employees. We value curiosity collaboration and continuous learning and we believe strong teamwork drives better science and better business.
Make breakthrough discoveries in botanical feed science.
Join our cutting-edge team to pioneer the next generation of phytotechnology and microtecnology feed additives through our innovative EDGEOS platform. This senior position offers exceptional opportunities to lead groundbreaking investigations into phytotechnology and microtechnology translating fundamental botanical expertise into transformative commercial applications that improve animal health globally.
Tasks
Your Research Opportunities & Impact
- Lead Scientific Discovery
- Drive independent programs to identify novel plant species with untapped potential for PhytoComplex development
- Establish innovative analytical methodologies for characterizing complex bioactive compounds using advanced techniques including chromatography and spectroscopy
- Design and execute sophisticated laboratory experiments to evaluate the efficacy and safety of plant-derived PhytoComplexes
- Pioneer complexity science applications to assess multi-compound interactions within PhytoComplexes and their holistic effects on animal welfare health and performance
Collaboration & Translation
In NutEx collaboration drives innovation. Youll work closely with subject-matter experts across animal science chemistry marketing and regulatory affairs to translate your discoveries into market-ready solutions for our EDGEOS brand.
- Lead scientific documentation and maintain detailed research records that contribute to patent applications and publications
- Present research findings to internal stakeholders and external scientific communities
- Support regulatory submissions for breakthrough phytocomplex innovations
- Provide guidance to team members on botany topics fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of processes and projects.
Requirements
What You Bring to Our Innovation Team
- PhD preferred in Botany Phytochemistry Ethnobotany or related field (exceptional Masters candidates with research leadership experience considered)
- Proven research excellence with publications in peer-reviewed journals and laboratory leadership experience
- Deep expertise in plant biology pharmacology and natural product chemistry
- Advanced proficiency with analytical techniques including chromatography and mass spectrometry
- Strong management experience
- Passion for translating fundamental science into real-world impact
- Experience with fieldwork and plant specimen collection
Benefits
What We Offer
- Opportunity to build your own research program within our innovation framework
- Support for scientific publications and conference presentations to advance your research profile
- Competitive salary package with excellent pension scheme
- 25 vacation days plus Swiss public holidays
- Unlimited LinkedIn Learning access and substantial professional development budget
- Dynamic international work environment with exceptional colleagues
- Full-time on-site presence at our Arbon Switzerland research facility enables deep collaboration with our tight-knit innovation team and access to specialized equipment.
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- B2B Sales
- Primary Care Experience
- Biotechnology
- Account Management
- Territory Management
- Computer Literacy
- Outside Sales
- Biomedical
- Botox Experience
- negotiation
- Compounding Medications
About Company
Our activities include screening of plant candidates; designing biological modelling to rank the plants potential; analysing plant chemotype; developing and executing proper methods to propagate the selected plant; and developing growing protocols for our trusted suppliers to grow/car ... View more
