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RDA Senior Scientist |Medellin

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

This role leads development initiatives and responds to customer requests (Dairy). It is accountable for driving business strategy within its application area and acts as the main RD&A contact for strategic and global customers. Additionally, it ensures the growth of EUM and technology through innovation aligned with market requirements and business strategy.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead development initiatives and reactive projects for customers.
  • Serve as the primary RD&A contact for strategic and global customers.
  • Ensure growth of EUM and technology through innovation.
  • Lead a cross-functional team within the category.
  • Support the R&D Manager in day-to-day team operations, including organizing meetings and training sessions.
  • Drive launches of new and innovative products utilizing Kerry technologies.
  • Build relationships with key personnel in assigned accounts through visits, presentations, and attending trials at customer facilities.
  • Collaborate with customers and Kerry’s cross-functional team to deliver products from concept to launch within agreed timelines.
  • Stay informed about developments across Kerry and incorporate them into new projects to provide unique selling propositions for customers.

Qualifications and skills

Qualifications

  • BSc in Food Science or equivalent (Full University Degree) OR Technical Degree with +10 years of experience (minimum 10 years within the Food & Beverage industry in EUM Dairy).
  • Dairy expertise – essential.
  • High level of English proficiency.
  • Experience in analytical techniques and process technology relevant to the role and product categories.

Skills

  • Strong commercial awareness.
  • Practical, value-based problem-solving.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams.
  • Skilled in building strategic customer relationships.
  • Deep knowledge of dairy applications and market trends.
  • Competence in innovation and product development.

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