Manager Pharma Development & Applications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401(k) with company contribution

Employee Share Plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kerry is a global leader in taste and nutrition, seeking a Pharma Manager – Development & Applications to guide the strategic vision for its pharmaceutical portfolio. You will partner with RD&A and cross‑functional teams to drive innovation, commercialization and growth across global markets.

The role requires deep biopharma expertise and strong business acumen to translate science into commercial value and successful market launches.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Biopharmaceutical development, Drug product development, Biologics, Vaccines, CGT.
• Strong understanding of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes, including biologics, vaccines, CGT, sterile injectables.
• Experience supporting formulation development, process development, technical applications or customer-facing scientific activities.
• Demonstrated ability to connect scientific and commercial perspectives to drive business growth.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills with diverse technical and commercial audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of the strategic vision, innovation roadmap, and growth strategy for Kerry’s pharmaceutical portfolio.
• Lead long-term product and technology roadmaps for assigned biopharma platforms.
• Evaluate market trends, customer needs, competitive intelligence and emerging technologies to identify growth opportunities.
• Support strategic business planning through market assessments, partnership evaluations and M&A opportunity analysis.
• Partner with R&D/QA to prioritize innovation programmes and product enhancement initiatives.
• Develop business cases and commercialization plans for new product development projects.
• Guide innovation pipelines by identifying unmet customer needs and future platform opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to accelerate product development and successful market launches.
• Serve as the biopharma subject matter expert and technical escalation resource for complex customer and application challenges.
• Provide scientific and technical guidance related to biologics, vaccines, CGT, sterile injectables and formulation challenges.
• Support customer meetings, technical presentations and strategic discussions as a trusted advisor.
• Translate complex technical capabilities into clear customer benefits and differentiated value propositions.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Master's or PhD in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Pharmaceutical Sciences/ Chemical Engineering/ Life Sciences

Job description

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

Kerry is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Pharma Manager – Development & Applications to join our Pharmaceutical Technology and Innovation team. Reporting to the RD&A Director, this role will help define and execute the strategic vision for Kerry’s pharmaceutical portfolio, supporting innovation, commercialization, and long-term growth initiatives across global markets.

The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in biopharma applications with strong commercial acumen to identify market opportunities, guide innovation priorities, support customer engagement, and drive business growth. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams including RD&A, Product Management, Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Regulatory, Technical Support, Quality, and Operations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technical leader who enjoys shaping strategy, supporting customer success, and translating scientific innovation into commercial value.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of the strategic vision, innovation roadmap, and growth strategy for Kerry’s pharmaceutical portfolio.
• Lead long-term product and technology roadmaps for assigned biopharma platforms.
• Evaluate market trends, customer needs, competitive intelligence and emerging technologies to identify growth opportunities.
• Support strategic business planning through market assessments, partnership evaluations and M&A opportunity analysis.
• Partner with RD&A teams to prioritise innovation programmes and product enhancement initiatives.
• Develop business cases and commercialisation plans for new product development projects.
• Guide innovation pipelines by identifying unmet customer needs and future platform opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to accelerate product development and successful market launches.
• Serve as the biopharma subject matter expert and technical escalation resource for complex customer and application challenges.
• Provide scientific and technical guidance related to biologics, vaccines, cell and gene therapies (CGT), sterile injectables and pharmaceutical formulation challenges.
• Support customer meetings, technical presentations and strategic discussions as a trusted advisor.
• Translate complex technical capabilities into clear customer benefits and differentiated value propositions.

Qualifications and skills

Master's degree or PhD in Biochemistry. Biotechnology. Pharmaceutical Sciences. Chemical Engineering. Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.

Minimum 7 years of experience in Biopharmaceutical development, Drug product development, Biologics, Vaccines, Cell & Gene Therapy (CGT)

Strong understanding of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes, including: Biologics, Vaccines, Cell & Gene Therapies, Sterile injectable products

Experience supporting formulation development, process development, technical applications or customer-facing scientific activities.

Demonstrated ability to connect scientific and commercial perspectives to drive business growth.

Strong strategic thinking, analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.

Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Outstanding communication and presentation skills with diverse technical and commercial audiences.

Experience with pharmaceutical excipients, stabilisers, buffer systems, cryoprotectants, lyoprotectants or process materials.

Knowledge of biologics formulation and stabilisation strategies.

The pay range for this position is $102,400 - $168,250 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
• accident insurance
• tuition reimbursement

This job posting is anticipated to expire on September 30th, 2026.

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, 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 authorised 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).