Crop Trials Study Manager

Mandiesel; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural gene-editing company in Norwich is seeking a Crop Trials Study Manager to oversee banana field trials and drive data collection, analysis, and reporting. This role requires a PhD or MSc in a relevant field, alongside strong organizational and communication skills. You'll collaborate with external partners to execute field trials effectively while adhering to all regulatory standards. The company offers competitive compensation, including benefits like health care and annual leave, in an innovative and dynamic working environment.

Benefits

Private Health Care

Medical Cash Plan

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Social events throughout the year

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in crop field trial design, implementation, and data analysis.
• Strong commitment to generating and interpreting high-quality data.
• Adherence to all applicable regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage various regulated banana field trials.
• Develop study protocols and amendments collaboratively.
• Support applications for confined field test permits.
• Monitor external partners and evaluate performance.
• Prepare study reports based on field trial evaluations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Data synthesis

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility in fast-paced environment

Education

PhD or MSc in Plant Pathology, Agronomy, Agriculture, or related field

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Overview

With the expansion of Tropics 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.

A Crop Trials Study Manager is required to support the growing number of banana trials being conducted simultaneously across multiple geographies. The role will be responsible for designing and overseeing field trials, both independently and in collaboration with Tropics partners. The Crop Trials Study Manager will primarily oversee banana field trials across multiple locations, including plant inventory management, trial design, trial implementation, evaluation, and data analysis. As Tropics continues to expand its field trial portfolio to support increasing commercial activities, this role will ensure effective management of trials throughout the product life cycle. This includes proof-of-concept studies to identify development leads, as well as pre-commercial and commercial field trials to support product development and market readiness.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of regulated banana field trials.
• Develop study protocols and protocol amendments, in collaboration with study participants and external collaborators.
• Support applications for confined field test permits across different regulatory geographies.
• Monitor the performance of external partners through regular interaction and occasional audit.
• Evaluate field trial data and prepare study reports.

A more in-depth list of responsibilities can be provided upon request.

Technical

Requirements

• PhD or MSc (or equivalent professional experience) in a relevant discipline such as Plant Pathology, Agronomy, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Agricultural Data Science, or a closely related field.
• Extensive experience in crop field trial design, implementation, and data analysis.
• Strong commitment to generating and interpreting high-quality data, with strict adherence to all applicable regulatory requirements.

Transferable

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Good ability to synthesize and summarize complex datasets
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Good team player, strong execution, and flexibility to handle changes in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable: experience in the banana industry is considered an advantage.

About Us

Tropic is one of the worlds 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?

• Diverse workforce operating in a dynamic working environment
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• Social events throughout the year
• Competitive compensation and benefits including Private Health Care, Medical Cash Plan, 25 days annual leave and Life Assurance

Additional Information

• Job Location Norwich UK.
• Time Requirement Full Time.
• Contract Permanent.
• Additional Requirements: The role will require some international travel for field trial visits throughout the year.
• Closing date 26/2/2026

If you are looking to work in a dynamic company, striving towards a real-world impact, then consider joining our team and apply here!

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