Senior IP Strategy Lead, Biotech & Food Tech

Kerry Group; Naas; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Group in Naas, Ireland, seeks a Senior Manager Technical IP to lead Kerry's technical IP portfolios, protecting innovations across biotechnology, food science and related platforms.

You will collaborate with RD&A, commercial, legal and business stakeholders to implement Kerry's global IP strategy, mentor junior team members and manage external patent counsel. This role anchors Kerry's IP-driven growth and strategic value creation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Food Science, or a closely related scientific discipline.
• Qualified Patent Attorney or Patent Agent registered with the EPO, USPTO, or equivalent jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and independently manage strategic technical IP portfolios across Kerry's key technology pillars.
• Partner with RD&A teams and business stakeholders to identify, evaluate and protect innovation opportunities.
• Support the execution of Kerry's global IP strategy and contribute to the creation of long-term business value.
• Assess and mitigate intellectual property risks across product development and commercial activities.
• Provide practical, commercially focused IP advice to stakeholders at all levels.
• Build strong collaborative relationships across the business, driving engagement and awareness of intellectual property.
• Manage and direct external patent counsel to ensure high-quality, cost-effective delivery.
• Conduct freedom-to operate, patentability, and portfolio assessments to support business decision-making.
• Mentor and support junior team members while contributing to the continued development of Kerry's IP capabilities.
• Act as a trusted advisor, helping to embed an innovation and IP-conscious culture across the organisation.

Skills

IP portfolio management

Stakeholder management

Communication of complex concepts

Mentoring junior team members

Education

Degree in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Food Science

Job description

Kerry Group in Naas, Ireland, seeks a Senior Manager Technical IP to lead Kerry's technical IP portfolios, protecting innovations across biotechnology, food science and related platforms.

You will collaborate with RD&A, commercial, legal and business stakeholders to implement Kerry's global IP strategy, mentor junior team members and manage external patent counsel. This role anchors Kerry's IP-driven growth and strategic value creation.