RDA Senior Manager BioPharma

Requisition ID: 57514 
Position Type: (US)Full Time 
Workplace Arrangement:  #LI-Onsite 

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.

About the role

The BioPharma Research, Development, and Applications (RD&A) Manager leads and supports a team of scientists focused on application data development and new product development. Reporting to the RD&A Director, this role involves managing the RD&A team, ensuring timely project deliverables, and maintaining effective communication with Product Management, Marketing, Operations, and other stakeholders. The RD&A manager integrates customer feedback to propose new product concepts that address unmet market needs, while also assisting with cost-saving initiatives and improving existing products. Strong communication skills are critical as the day-to-day activities may involve cross-functional collaboration with Product Management, Business Development, Sales, Marketing, etc. They prioritize activities in a dynamic environment, ensuring that resources are allocated to key business priorities.

What will you do?

• Direct Technical Development & Application Activities: Lead the technical, development and application activities for our cell culture and fermentation product portfolio.
• Drive Product Innovation: Collaborate cross-functionally to drive product innovation from concept to commercialization, support cost-saving initiatives, and improve existing products.
• Demonstrate Expertise: Exhibit subject matter expertise in pharmaceutical bioprocess technologies, specifically in cell culture, Diagnostics and microbial fermentation.
• Provide Expertise to Stakeholders: Offer technical, regulatory, application, and RD&A expertise to stakeholders, contributing broadly to the growth of Kerry’s BioPharma business.
• Provide Technical Support: Work closely with Technical Support, Operations/Process Technology, Quality, and Product Management to ensure efficient and high-quality handling of customer queries and support deliverables.
• Prepare Documentation: Prepare technical reports, publications, and invention disclosures for patent applications.
• Stay Informed: Keep abreast of new and competitive technologies, applying this intelligence to research and product development projects.
• Build High-Performance Teams: Hire, mentor, and develop team members within the organization, fostering high-performance teams.
• Ensure Compliance: Ensure adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

What will you need to be successful?

• Educational Background: MS (required) or PhD (preferred) in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 7+ years of relevant experience in bioprocessing and/or fermentation, with at least 5 years of managerial experience.
• Technical Skills: Strong technical background in pharmaceutical bioprocess technology (cell culture, microbial fermentation, bioreactor operation, and process scale-up) is preferred. Knowledge of downstream processing and purification techniques is desirable.
• Product Knowledge: Familiarity with monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, cell therapies, gene therapies, and diagnostics.
• Data Proficiency: Experience with data analysis software and laboratory automation tools.
• Project Management: Demonstrated project management ability, creativity, e