Kerryn Kilkenny

Kerryn Kilkenny is an experienced business development professional with a strong background in health and life sciences. Currently serving as the Business Development Manager at Auckland UniServices Limited since September 2018, Kerryn focuses on bridging the gap between academia, industry, and government to advance research initiatives. Prior to this role, Kerryn held various positions at Springer Nature from December 2014 to September 2018, including Content Development Manager and Business Intelligence Product Development Specialist, where responsibilities encompassed tracking drug development and enhancing product offerings. Kerryn also has experience as an Independent Communications Consultant while managing family commitments, and previously worked at Wolters Kluwer Health for 14 years in various managerial roles that included start-up operations for the Pharma business division in Australia and sales strategy. Kerryn began a career in research at the University of Auckland, holding positions as a Drug Evaluation Medical Writer and Laboratory Technician, and holds a Master’s degree in Pharmacology and Physiology from The University of Auckland.