What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Scientist Innovation - Biologics position at Kerry?
Requisition ID 64162
Position Type (US)Full Time
Workplace Arrangement
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
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.
Recruiter
Posting Type DNI
Position Type (US)Full Time
Workplace Arrangement
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
- 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
- Background in excipients, stabilizers, buffer systems, or process materials for biologics and CGT
- Up to 15% global travel
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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Posting Type DNI
Salary : $88,100 - $163,700