Our client is a leading tropical vegetable seed company headquartered in Thailand, seeking an accomplished Head of Physiology, Cell Biology, & Biochemistry to drive innovative R&D strategies that enhance breeding programs and deliver impactful outcomes for smallholder farmers. In this role, you will lead a multidisciplinary team in developing and scaling cutting-edge protocols for plant life-cycle manipulation, biochemical trait analysis, and tissue culture-based solutions. Working in close collaboration with breeders, researchers, and technical teams, your leadership will enable faster, data-driven product development through innovations like speed breeding, double haploidy, and nutrient and flavor profiling. This position offers a unique opportunity to translate scientific advances into practical, scalable tools that support global food security and empower the next generation of sustainable agriculture.Responsibilities :Purposeful R&D Leadership Develop a 5-year strategic plan for the Cell Biology, Plant Physiology, and Biochemistry research team aligned with the Company’s R&D goals Build and lead capabilities to support breeding programs through advanced methods such as speed breeding, double haploidy, embryo rescue, tetraploidy induction, chromosome engineering, somatic hybridization, protoplast fusion, and tissue culture Develop innovative tools and assays to quantitatively evaluate biochemical traits in key vegetable crops Trustworthy Networking and Collaboration Collaborate with Technical Services, Operations, and Breeding to scale up and optimize new protocols Coordinate with Research Managers and Breeding Managers to implement research priorities and provide expert input on proposals Establish strategic partnerships with public and private institutions to strengthen research capabilities Stay updated on the latest advancements in cell biology, plant physiology, speed breeding, and biochemistry through literature review, professional networks, and scientific events Nurturing Project Management and Team Development Lead technical direction, project execution, and budget oversight to ensure timely, efficient delivery or redirection of innovation projects Review, synthesize, and communicate research outcomes to relevant stakeholders Manage team and collaboration performance through KPI setting, tracking, and corrective action as needed Oversee staff training and development, and contribute to creating technical learning resources for the Company Academy Requirements :Leadership & People Management Skills Demonstrated leadership ability with experience in assembling and leading high-performing teams Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences Technical Competencies PhD preferred in plant physiology, cell biology, biotechnology, horticulture, or biochemistry Alternatively, a Master’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience in cell biology, tissue culture, or applied biotechnology Proven experience in team leadership and research project management.Demonstrated success in developing double haploid methods and optimizing speed breeding protocols Proficient in biochemical and spectral analysis for plant trait evaluation Skilled in preparing scientific publications for international peer-reviewed journals Strong focus on digitalization, with effective data capture and utilization practices Process-oriented mindset, continuously seeking improvements from small optimizations to complete process reengineering