Team Lead – Technology Development

We are looking for a talented and experienced scientist todesign and deliver innovative crop biotechnology projects throughleadership of the trait enablement arm of the Technology Development (TechDev) team.

Job Purpose

Our TechDev team innovates acrossgene editing, RNAi, plant transformationand assay development to support Tropic’s crop improvement programmesand accelerate research into real-world impact.

In this role, you will own the delivery of key, high-profiletechnology projects to support gene editing and RNAi implementation in crops. To achieve this,youwill lead and managethe trait enablement team of up to seven researchers and technical experts.

You will combine scientific expertise with people and project management skillsto plan and implement a portfolio of cutting-edgeprojects. You will be an excellent communicator who will contribute to team-wide scientific strategy, mentor colleaguesand help shape TechDev’sdirection.

Responsibilities

• Own a portfolio of projects includinggene editing optimization and novel RNAi strategiesin crops
• Manage peopleand be responsible for their professional development
• Manage resource,mitigate risksand deliver projects on time
• Communicate progress, risksand recommendations clearly to colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• Contribute to TechDev’s scientific strategy and direction beyond your own workstream.
• Mentor colleagues, share expertisegenerously and champion a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Maintainrigorous records and champion safe, high-quality laboratory practice.

Requirements

Technical

• PhDor equivalentin Molecular Biology, Plant Biotechnologyor related field, with additional relevant postdoctoral or industry experience
• Proven ability to leada team todeliverhigh-qualitytechnicaloutputsunder time pressure
• Proven ability to designand troubleshoot complex science plans
• Critically assess data and make evidence-based recommendations and decisions
• Expertisein crop transformation, gene editingor RNAi, particularly in an industry setting, is an advantage

Transferable

• Demonstrable ownershipand accountability foryour work,and your team’sperformance
• Proven management skills and drive to support the professional development of your team and colleagues
• Adaptable to evolving business needs, andable to deliverin a fast-paced, ambitious environment.
• Proactive, curiousand innovative - someone who contributes beyond their own project andactively improves the team around them.
• Clear communicatorto key stakeholders, meticulous record-keeperand genuine team player.

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, processorsand consumers globally, tackling real-world problems around food security and sustainability.

We use our proprietary GEiGS® platform and cutting-edgegene editingtoolsto develop improved varieties with higher yields, disease resistanceand sustainabilitytraits. TheTechDevteam isa central hub for the development and implementation of new technologiesthat address global agricultural challenges.

Why Join Tropic?

• Leada technology team, with direct impact on Tropic’s pipeline and science strategy.

• Science with real stakes - crops that feed and sustain billions.

• Tailored career development as the team and company scales, with cross-functional visibility across R&D.

• Social events throughout the year.

• Competitive package including Private Medical Care, Medical Cash Plan, 25 days annual leave and Life Assurance.

Further Information

• Location - Norwich, UK
• Contract - Full Time, Permanent
• Closing Date - 28thSeptember 2026

Ready to shape ambitiousscience with real-world impact? Apply here.