Applied Nutrition

Position Snapshot

Location: Flexible between Nestlé headquarter, Vevey and Nestlé Research Center, Lausanne

Company: Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.
Act. Rate: Full-Time 
Type of contract: Permanent contract

Important Information: After submitting your application, you will be automatically invited to record a video introduction guided by specific questions. This video introduction should take no longer than 10 minutes. 
Once this step is completed, we would be pleased to consider your application and assess your profile accordingly. Kindly be informed that we will only consider candidates who have completed this step within 7 days from application. In case you miss this step, we will regretfully conclude that you are withdrawing your application.

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

Join our dynamic and strategic Applied Nutrition Corporate R&D Team. As an Applied Nutrition Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving our evolved nutrition strategy, supporting external commitments, and leading impactful R&D initiatives. Reporting directly to the Head of Applied Nutrition, this senior position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

We offer a dynamic, inclusive, and international working environment with many opportunities across different companies, functions, and regions. Don’t miss the opportunity to join us and work with different teams in an agile and diverse context. 

A Day in the Life of an Applied Nutrition Lead

• Provide strategic guidance on nutrition-related matters to markets, zones, and categories. 
• Translate the latest scientific nutrition advancements, trends, and threats into actionable R&D strategies and inform decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with Nestlé Research scientists and NPTC nutritionists to develop and deliver innovative and competitive nutrition assets across categories to drive business growth. 
• Drive the implementation of Nestlé “Good-for-You” nutrition strategy at R&D by collaborating closely with the cross-functional teams.
• Foster relationships with key external stakeholders, in partnership with Nestlé research institutes. 
• Promote nutrition knowledge across the organization and oversee the corporate nutrition education program.
• Foster and strengthen a collaborative and inclusive nutritionist community.  
• Assist in external audits and ensure the highest quality nutrition data and methodologies. 
• Contribute to peer-reviewed scientific publications, scientific communications, and patents.

What will make you successful

• PhD in Nutrition Sciences or related field, with extensive expertise in nutrition profiling systems and advanced knowledge of nutrition research methodologies.
• Minimum of 12 years of professional experience in a leadership role within the field of nutrition research, demonstrating a track record of strategic impact and successful project execution.
• Proven experience in concept ideation, translating scientific findings into practical applications, and driving innovation in the nutrition field.
• Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to effectively plan, execute, and monitor complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational goals.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams, senior executives, and external partners.
• Strong resource and budget management skills, ensuring efficient utilization of resources and delivering results within allocated budgets.
• Fluent in written and spoken English, with the ability to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
• Deep knowledge of Nestlé’s global product portfolio is a plus.

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.
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