Manager Pharma Development & Applications

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

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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

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.

Position Type (US)Full Time

About the role

This is a hybrid position based in Beloit, WI. The successful candidate will be expected to work onsite at least three (3) days per week.

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 prioritize innovation programs 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, 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, stabilizers, buffer systems, cryoprotectants, lyoprotectants, or process materials.
• Knowledge of biologics formulation and stabilization 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, and accident insurance, and 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, 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).