Senior Manager, Technical IP & Innovation

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

Job summary

Kerry, the world's leading taste and nutrition company, is seeking an experienced Senior Manager Technical IP to join its Legal and Intellectual Property team at the Global Technology and Innovation Centre in Naas, Ireland. You will lead strategic IP portfolios across biotechnology and related technologies, collaborate with RD&A and commercial partners, and help execute Kerry's global IP strategy.

The role requires a qualified Patent Attorney or Agent with strong stakeholder management, and

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

Patent portfolio management

IP strategy development

Stakeholder management

External counsel management

Communicating complex concepts

Education

Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Food Science degree

Job description

Kerry, the world's leading taste and nutrition company, is seeking an experienced Senior Manager Technical IP to join its Legal and Intellectual Property team at the Global Technology and Innovation Centre in Naas, Ireland. You will lead strategic IP portfolios across biotechnology and related technologies, collaborate with RD&A and commercial partners, and help execute Kerry's global IP strategy.

The role requires a qualified Patent Attorney or Agent with strong stakeholder management, and