Leadership Development Program - RD&A

At Kerry we’re obsessed with food and an ambition to provide 2 billion people access to more sustainable nutrition. Kerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition company for 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.

The Kerry Leadership Development Program is a 24-month rotational program, which will begin July 14, 2025. Throughout the 24 months, you will go through capability building sessions, interact with individuals across teams and functions, network with peers and leaders throughout the company and gain experience through real hands‑on projects.

The RD&A Associate Scientists participate on proactive innovation projects and support customer requests both internal and external. They apply scientific and engineering principles for research and improvement of existing products. This includes conceptualizing, development, specification, and processing of new products. This will be achieved by working in a lab & pilot plant and understanding the customer needs. You will report to the RD&A Manager and be able to participate in brainstorming and ideation!

• A bachelor’s degree from a four‑year accredited college or university in Nutrition, Dietetics, Microbiology, Food, Process Engineering, Regulatory, Food Chemistry or equivalent with an expected graduation date between December 2025 and May 2026.
• 2026
  
  Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Must be able to taste and smell chemicals, flavors, and food products
• Hands‑on, with a practical mindset
• Ability to work within cross functional teams
• Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to communicate effectively to all levels of an organization
• Legal Authorization to work in the United Sates – Sponsorship will not be provided for this role now or in the future
• Curious mindset

The typical hiring range for this role is $65,000 to $70,000 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Accepting applications on a continuous basis until 2026 cohort is full. Estimated expiration date 1/1/26.

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.

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