Restore Nan’s Pristine Headwater Forest

Leading the way in sustainable agroforestry and innovative medicinal plants solutions

The K Agro-innovate Institute (KAI), established in 2021 under the Kasikornthai Foundation with unwavering support from KASIKORNBANK, serves as a knowledge integrator dedicated to finding sustainable solutions for the critical issue of watershed forest depletion in Nan province, Thailand. KAI aims to increase per-rai income, reduce cultivation areas, and boost farmers' revenues—all while fostering harmony between human communities and forests.

In collaboration with Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Nan, KAI is dedicated to transforming Thailand’s rich biodiversity into world-class innovations that benefit people, communities, and the environment. Through our Pharma-Agroforestry District (PAD), we integrate cutting-edge research with sustainable agroforestry to unlock the potential of medicinal plants, create high-value natural products, strengthen rural livelihoods, and help restore the Nan watershed forests. We have established Pharma-Agro Innovation Center (PIC) equipped with advanced technologies to provide advanced extraction, phytopharmaceutical analysis, and quality assurance services that support research excellence and elevate Thai medicinal plants to international standards.

We are looking for a passionate and capable leader to join K Agro-innovate Institute (KAI) as the Head of Pharma-Agro Innovation Center (PIC) in Nan Province.

Role Summary:

The Head of Pharma-Agro Innovation Center (PIC) leads the day-to-day operations and continuous development of the Center, overseeing the Phytomass Processing Center (PPC), Pharma-Agro Extraction Services (PES), and Pharma-Agro Analysis Laboratory (PAL), ensuring efficient production and laboratory operations, maintaining quality and regulatory compliance, developing team capabilities, and building partnerships that support the Center's long-term growth.

 Responsibilities:

• Lead the daily operations of the Pharma-Agro Innovation Center, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant performance across production, laboratory, engineering, and site support functions.
• Develop and implement annual and operational plans aligned with the strategic direction of K Agro-innovate Institute (KAI).
• Oversee production planning, laboratory services, resource allocation, equipment readiness, facilities, and operational budgets.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GHPP, ISO/IEC 17025, safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, product quality, laboratory services, and customer satisfaction.
• Support the development of new production capabilities, laboratory services, and operational systems that strengthen the Center's long-term capabilities.
• Collaborate with universities, research institutions, government agencies, industry partners, and customers to support research, innovation, and business development.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and a positive working culture.
• Resolve operational issues and support effective decision-making to ensure smooth and reliable Center operations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food Science, Biotechnology, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of leadership experience in production, laboratory, operations, or innovation center environments within pharmaceutical, herbal, nutraceutical, food, biotechnology, or other regulated industries.
• Good understanding of GMP, GHPP, ISO/IEC 17025, production operations, quality systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong planning, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in setting up facilities, implementing quality systems, or commissioning new operations is an advantage.
• Passion for plant-based innovation, natural products, and sustainable development.
• Willingness to relocate and work on-site in Nan Province.
• How to Apply:

If you’re passionate about making a difference and high social impact, apply now by submitting your resume via email to [email protected]