Sr. Sustainability and Nutrition Manager - Global Accounts

Kerry Ingredients and Flavours • Chicago, IL

46d • $108,378 - $188,355

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD preferred) in Nutrition Science, Food Science, Regulatory Affairs, or a closely related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in the B2B food, beverage, or ingredients industry, with deep expertise in nutrition science and regulatory compliance.
• Proven track record in navigating global nutrition regulations and substantiating health & wellness claims.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate sustainability strategies with nutrition and regulatory initiatives.
• Strong capability to influence senior decision-makers and communicate complex scientific concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Global mindset with experience working across multiple regions, particularly North America and Europe.
• Exceptional skills in scientific storytelling, strategic communication, and executive engagement.
• Strong leadership and project management experience, including mentoring or leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert on nutrition science and regulatory affairs for global key accounts.
• Monitor, interpret, and translate emerging global nutrition policies, regulations, and health trends into actionable insights for Kerry and its customers.
• Partner with Regulatory and R&D teams to ensure proactive compliance and leverage regulatory changes to drive new business opportunities.
• Lead customer discussions on nutrition and regulatory issues, including audits, site visits, reformulation initiatives, and technical reviews.
• Integrate sustainability principles into nutrition and regulatory strategies to deliver holistic solutions for customers.
• Identify opportunities for responsible sourcing, emissions reduction, sustainable packaging, and nutrition-forward product innovation.
• Align with Kerry's sustainability leadership to ensure consistent messaging and execution of the sustainable nutrition strategy across global markets.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior-level external stakeholders in nutrition, regulatory, and sustainability roles.
• Represent Kerry's sustainable nutrition strategy in customer forums, workshops, and C-suite engagements.
• Collaborate with account marketing leads to develop tailored strategies, presentations, and engagement materials that align with customer priorities.
• Work closely with Sales, RD&A, Marketing, Regulatory, and Communications teams to deliver compelling, science-based value propositions.
• Provide training and thought leadership to internal account teams, equipping them to position Kerry's nutrition and sustainability expertise effectively.
• Coordinate with regional teams in APMEA, LATAM, and Europe to ensure alignment and consistent execution.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees