Global Trials Manager

Global Trials Manager - 6 months contract

Remote - UK

Salary (6-months pro rata) - 50,000 - 75,000 depending on experience

Temporary contract (6 months)

Hours - 37.5 hours per week

Permanent

SRG is working with a specialist researcher in the agricultural biotech sector who are recruiting for an interim global field trials manager on a 6 month basis. This is a critical role with immediate responsibility for maintaining the delivery of field trials across multiple geographies and supporting key project and partnership milestones. The role would suit someone with an exceptional track record for managing agricultural field trials across multiple geographies.

Role Description

Designing, commissioning and overseeing herbicide efficacy trials across multiple geographies, from controlled environment studies through to open-field trials, in line with project and partner requirements.
Building and managing trial protocols in ARM, including treatment structures, randomisation, assessment timings and trial books, and producing ARM outputs and data collection templates.
Managing external contract research organisations (CROs), including contractor selection, scope development, trial oversight and performance monitoring, and representing Moa during site visits and trial tours.
Analysing and interpreting multi-trial datasets to support candidate progression, and contributing to reports, presentations, technical reviews, SOPs and risk assessments.
Working closely with biology, chemistry, formulation and project teams, ensuring clear communication of trial progress and accurate record keeping in line with company systems and quality processes.

Requirements

Demonstrable hands-on experience using ARM (Agricultural Research Manager)

Proven ability to independently design, build and maintain field trial protocols, treatment structures, randomisation plans and assessment schedules within ARM.
Strong experience designing, commissioning, managing and interpreting agricultural or horticultural efficacy trials.
PhD or MSc in Agriculture, Horticulture, Weed Science, Plant Science or a related discipline, or equivalent industrial experience.
PA1 and PA6 qualifications would be highly beneficial

Able to travel for work in January - April 2027
Full right to work in the UK

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Will on (phone number removed) If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit (url removed) to view our other vacancies.

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