Graduate Programme

2026 Europe Research & Development Graduate Programme (m/f/d)

This permanent, full-time role starts in September 2026 and begins with a structured 2-year program that includes rotational placements across different teams and locations. From day one, you'll be immersed in real-world challenges, supported by a global network of graduates, and empowered to make meaningful contributions. With structured learning, cross-functional exposure, and opportunities to relocate across Europe, the program is designed to give you the skills, confidence, and experience to thrive in your career.

c-LEcta is a global leader in industrial biotechnology, providing high quality enzymes to regulated industries. ​ The RD&A Graduate Program is designed to immerse participants in the dynamic fields of Product Innovation and Product Management within Biotechnology. The program provides hands-on experience with real-world innovation projects throughout the entire product lifecycle - from initial concept development to full commercialization. Participants will gain exposure to two major industries: Food and Biopharma.

What you might be doing

• Collaborating across Kerry's global and cross-functional network to anticipate market trends, understand customer needs, and drive innovative biotechnology solutions that deliver exceptional taste, nutrition, and functionality to the food & beverage industry.
• Support the systematic evaluation and refinement of project ideas, helping to translate initial concepts into clearly defined, actionable initiatives with measurable goals.
• Driving innovation in the Biopharma market by combining customer collaboration, market and scientific analysis, and trend identification to evaluate and shape commercially viable product opportunities.
• Managing a portfolio of enzymes for the biopharmaceutical manufacturing market, including product commercialization / commercial launch activities.
• Preparing technical marketing materials such as product USP and competitor analysis for biopharma customers focused on ATMP applications (e.g., website content, presentations, brochures)
• Driving cross-functional projects in collaboration with Sales, Business Development, R&D, Application, Quality, and Communications teams to ensure that product solutions are fit for purpose and viable across regional and global markets.
• Managing and coordinating development projects as a project lead or support role to advance them through the innovation pipeline.
• Supporting customer visits, international conferences and trade shows and technical presentations, contributing to Kerry's reputation for scientific excellence and customer partnership.
• Acquiring a strong understanding of Kerry's ingredient portfolio and its application across diverse end-use markets including Biopharma, Bakery & Snacks, Beverage, Dairy, Animal and Human Nutrition.

Your profile

• You're a recent or soon-to-be graduate with a Master´s or PhD degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology or a related field.
• You are ambitious, curious, proactive and motivated, with a structured and self-organized approach to your work.
• You're open-minded, have strong communication skills and enjoy working in cross-functional teams.
• You're optimistic, detail-oriented and possess a solution-focused mindset.
• You're fluent in English.
• You're open to travel or relocate and eligible to work permanently at the location you're applying for.
• You bring an analytical mindset with a strong affinity for data.
• You think beyond the lab bench, are application- and market-oriented and have a strong interest in how products succeed commercially.

Interested?​

Please apply via and create an applicant account.

Applications only submitted via the Indeed Portal cannot be considered.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 3.000,00€ ,00€ per month

Application Question(s):

• Are you graduate with a Master´s or PhD degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology or a related field?
• Are you fluent in English?

Work Location: In person