Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences
Position Snapshot
Location: Nestlé Research, Lausanne, Switzerland
Institute: Institute of Health Sciences
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 invited to record a video introduction guided by specific questions. This video should take no longer than 10 minutes. You must complete this step within 7 days of application; otherwise, your application will be considered withdrawn.
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Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior Specialist in Nutrition & Muscle Physiology to join our research team. You will lead clinical research activities focused on nutrition for early life muscle growth and adult physical health, supporting our innovation pipeline and translating scientific discoveries into practical benefits.
Nestlé Research, based in Lausanne, employs around 1000 people across five institutes: Food Sciences, Health Sciences, Food Safety & Analytical Sciences, Packaging Sciences, and Agricultural Sciences. Learn more about our research here.
A Day in the Life
* Develop concepts and manage projects on nutrition for muscle health in humans and pets.
* Design and execute clinical studies to substantiate nutritional solutions and develop evaluation tools.
* Provide expertise on nutrition and muscle physiology, integrating metabolic health insights.
* Mentor junior scientists and collaborate across functions with experts and partners.
* Support business translation of scientific findings within Nestlé.
* Establish external collaborations with academia, start-ups, and CROs.
* Share scientific findings internally and at international conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
Qualifications for Success
* MsC and/or PhD in Nutrition or related sciences.
* Proven research record in nutrition and muscle physiology.
* Experience in clinical trial design, execution, and analysis.
* Industry experience or collaboration with start-ups.
* Leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
* Translational mindset with ability to communicate with non-experts and business partners.
* Fluency in English.
Nestlé is committed to accessible recruitment processes. Please inform us if you require accommodations. All information will be kept confidential.
We aim to create a diverse, innovative, and supportive environment that empowers our people to make a positive impact. Join us and be a force for good. Visit www.nestle.com.
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