Biopharma Strategy Lead: Development & Applications (Hybrid)

Kerry; Beloit (WI); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Kerry seeks a Pharma Manager – Development & Applications to lead strategic biopharma initiatives within Pharmaceutical Technology and Innovation. This hybrid Beloit, WI role partners with RD&A, Product Management, and Sales to shape the portfolio and drive growth.

The role requires deep biopharma expertise, strong commercial sense, and a track record of delivering innovative solutions across biologics, vaccines, and CGT. Team collaboration and customer engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of Biopharmaceutical development experience.
• Experience with biologics, vaccines, CGT, and sterile injectables.
• Ability to connect scientific and commercial perspectives to drive growth.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytics, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of excipients, stabilizers, buffers, cryoprotectants, or process materials.
• Knowledge of biologics formulation and stabilization strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of strategic vision, roadmap, and growth strategy for Kerry's pharmaceutical portfolio.
• Lead long-term product and technology roadmaps for biopharma platforms.
• Evaluate market trends, customer needs, and emerging technologies to identify growth opportunities.
• Partner with RD&A, Product Management, Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Regulatory, Quality, and Operations.
• Develop business cases and commercialization plans for new product development.
• Guide innovation pipelines by identifying unmet needs and future platform opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to accelerate product development and launches.
• Serve as biopharma SME and technical escalation resource for complex challenges.
• Provide guidance on biologics, CGT, sterile injectables, and formulation challenges.
• Support customer meetings and strategic discussions as a trusted advisor.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Customer-facing

Education

Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Sciences / Chemical Engineering / Life Sciences

Job description

Kerry seeks a Pharma Manager – Development & Applications to lead strategic biopharma initiatives within Pharmaceutical Technology and Innovation. This hybrid Beloit, WI role partners with RD&A, Product Management, and Sales to shape the portfolio and drive growth.

The role requires deep biopharma expertise, strong commercial sense, and a track record of delivering innovative solutions across biologics, vaccines, and CGT. Team collaboration and customer engagement are essential.