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Sr. Scientist Innovation - Biologics

Requisition ID: 64162
Position Type: (US)Full Time
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Remote

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

As a core member of a cross‑functional “pod team”—including Product Management and Strategic Marketing—you will help define and execute the strategic innovation vision for a pharma portfolio within a designated market vertical (e.g., Small Molecules, ATMP, Biologics & Vaccines).

The pod team operates with shared accountability, ensuring alignment and balanced decision‑making as you collectively shape the innovation pipeline and drive strategic execution. Reporting to the RD&A Director, you will synthesize global market, customer, and competitive insights to guide the long‑term innovation roadmap for your assigned vertical and work closely with global stakeholders to maximize value creation for Kerry.

This role requires strong scientific credibility, strategic thinking, and cross‑functional collaboration, regularly interfacing with Product Management, Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Regulatory, Operations, and Quality. You will help guide the product lifecycle, support customer engagements, and influence the strategic direction of Kerry’s pharma innovation platforms.

Key responsibilities

Serve as the subject matter expert for the assigned pharma market vertical, providing deep scientific and application expertise
Develop and execute the long‑term product and innovation roadmap for assigned technologies
Assess market trends, unmet needs, and competitive dynamics to identify growth opportunities
Partner with RD&A and cross‑functional stakeholders to prioritize innovation and renovation projects
Contribute to business cases and champion new product development initiatives
Translate complex scientific and technical concepts into clear value propositions and differentiators
Collaborate with Marketing to develop technical content for digital platforms and key scientific conferences
Support customer engagements by connecting technical solutions to market needs
Contribute to strategic business analyses, including market assessments and potential M&A or partnership opportunities

Qualifications and skills

Master’s or PhD in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field
8+ years of experience in biopharma, drug product development, biologics, vaccines, CGT, excipients, or related technical areas
Strong understanding of biopharma manufacturing, including biologics, vaccines, CGT, and sterile injectables
Proven ability to bridge scientific and commercial perspectives
Excellent communication, project management, and problem‑solving skills
Experience in customer‑facing technical roles, such as formulation, process development, or field application support
Familiarity with GMP environments, pharmacopeial standards, and regulatory frameworks

Preferred

Background in excipients, stabilizers, buffer systems, or process materials for biologics and CGT

Up to 15% global travel

The pay range for this position is $88,100 - $163,700 in Annual Salary. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on Jun 30th, 2026.

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

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