At Nestlé Nutrition, our mission is to nurture a Healthier Generation. We aim to achieve this by leading the way in Research and Development of science proven nutrition solutions and by partnering with parents and healthcare professionals around the world. From pre-conception to adulthood, we are widening our reach and opening up new opportunities across the lifelong nutrition journey.

Position Snapshot 
 
Location: Vevey, Switzerland 
Company: Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.
Act. Rate: 80% -100% 
Type of contract: Permanent contract 
 
What we offer at Nestlé 
 
Flexible combination of office-based and remote work. Please talk to us during the recruitment 
process about what flexibility could look like for you! 
Genuine opportunities for career and personal development
Modern “smart office” locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces
Dynamic international working environment
Attractive additional benefits

Position Summary  
 
As a R&D Administrative Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Nutrition Nestlé Production Technology Center (NPTC) Leadership Team and work cross functionally among various teams.

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 R&D Administrative Assistant

• Calendar and schedule management for at least three members of the NPTC Nutrition leadership team 
• Ensure proper documentation including, taking minutes of meeting, tracking and follow-up actions, as well as document management
• Ensure efficient cross-functional collaboration, especially with assistants in Vevey, Konolfingen & other NPTC units
• Lead the organization of major events and meetings for the Leadership team
• Maintain SharePoint and intranet updated and prepare content
• Proofread and enhance presentations and documents
• Onboard new employees and facilitate communication for newcomers
• Provide ad hoc support for audits and tasks

What will make you successful

• Higher commercial school education
• Established experience as Administrative Assistant within a matrix & international organization
• At ease working with internal Digital tools 
• Highly organized with strong attention to details
• Proactive and problem-solving approach
• Ability to work with cross functional teams
• Fluent in English with good knowledge of German, French is a plus

Nestlé is committed to the accessibility of its recruitment process. If you require an adaptation during the recruitment process, please do let us know so we can support you effectively. All information will be treated confidentially.
 
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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