Position Snapshot

Location: Nestlé Research, Lausanne, Switzerland  
Company: Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.
Act. Rate: Full-Time 100% 
Type of contract: Permanent contract 
 

What we offer at Nestlé

Genuine opportunities for career and personal development
Modern “smart office” locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces
Dynamic international working environment
Attractive additional benefits

Position Summary

Nestlé Research is based in Lausanne, Switzerland, employs approximately 1000 people and is comprised of five Nestlé Institutes: Food Sciences, Health Sciences, Food Safety & Analytical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences and Packaging Sciences. Please have a tour of our facilities using this link or read more about Nestlé Research at our website.

As a Group Leader, you will lead a team of scientists to drive data-driven research across our priority health benefit areas. You will operate in a fast-paced, inclusive, and international working environment with many opportunities across different companies, functions, and regions. Don’t miss the opportunity.

A Day in the Life of a Group Leader

• Lead state-of-the-art data science applications and grow their impact on our R&D Nutrition & Health portfolio
• Support the team to implement data analytics methodology, build new analytical tools, and generate predictive models to transform our portfolio towards data-driven, translational research
• Develop a talented group of junior and senior scientists in Data Analytics to grow their career ambitions as experts and managers
• Partner closely with subject matter experts across the Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences and stakeholders to set strategic priorities

What will make you successful

• Masters and/or PhD in Data Sciences, Computer Sciences, Life Sciences or related field
• Minimum 6-8 years of professional work experience in data sciences in the domain of life sciences
• Experienced people leader with a track record of growing talent  
• Excellent communication, organization, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills 
• Proficiency in data science disciplines like biostatistics, multi-omics integration, predictive modeling, or ML/AI 
• Track record in scientific publications and a strong external network
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win.We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day. Be a force for good. Join Nestlé and visit us on  www.nestle.com.