Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and innovative professional to join our team as a Senior Pharmaceutical Botanist. As part of our dedicated team, you will play a key role in driving scientific excellence and contributing to the development of novel feed ingredients.
Nutreco Exploration is the leading partner for animal nutrition businesses, focusing on innovation and sustainability. We work closely with local business units and global teams to develop cutting-edge solutions that improve animal health and welfare.
Our vision is to build new capabilities and grow a portfolio of proprietary added-value products. To achieve this, we discover, create, and produce ultra-specialties using plants and bacteria. This involves collaboration, empowerment, and partnership across various departments.
As a Senior Pharmaceutical Botanist, you will have the opportunity to work with novel, specialty crops that have never been commercialized before for use in animal feed. You will be responsible for leading scientific discovery, driving independent programs, and establishing innovative analytical methodologies.
Your Key Responsibilities:
* Lead Scientific Discovery: Identify novel plant species with untapped potential for PhytoComplex development.
* Drive Independent Programs: Establish innovative analytical methodologies for characterizing complex bioactive compounds.
* Design and Execute Sophisticated Laboratory Experiments: Evaluate the efficacy and safety of plant-derived PhytoComplexes.
* Pioneer Complexity Science Applications: Assess multi-compound interactions within PhytoComplexes and their holistic effects on animal welfare, health, and performance.
You will 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.
Requirements:
* PhD preferred in Botany, Phytochemistry, Ethnobotany or related field (exceptional Master's 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.
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.