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 Act. Rate 100%
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
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Position Summary


We are looking for a Specialist Biotics responsible for strengthening and managing the microbiome research strategy and translating scientific findings into business applications. This role will drive innovation and renovation in the product pipeline, contribute to the institute’s research strategy, and increase scientific leadership in the field of microbiome inspired solutions for health.


Nestlé Research is based in Lausanne, Switzerland, employs approximately 1000 people and is comprised of five Institutes: Food Sciences, Health Sciences, Food Safety & Analytical Sciences, Packaging Sciences, and Agricultural Sciences. Unlock the door of our organization and find out more about our research activities and expertise here.


A Day in the Life of a Specialist Biotics

• Lead research projects to strengthen understanding of microbiome-host interactions and biotic-mediated health benefits for both humans and pets.
• Define project scope and deliverables aligned with business needs.
• Design, supervise and interpret preclinical and clinical studies to evaluate safety and efficacy of rationally designed biotic solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate biotic-related health benefits into consumer-friendly messaging.
• Participate in internal and external expert networks to foster scientific excellence and cross-fertilization.
• Translate scientific findings into applications, product development, and communication.
• Ensure intellectual property protection for scientific findings.

What will make you successful

• Ph D with recognized scientific expertise in microbiome and metabolome research, with focus on health applications.
• Solid R&D experience, industry experience is considered a plus.
• Strong interest and motivation to perform consumer centric research and have impact through nutrition.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams including, but not limited, to legal, regulatory and commercial.
• Experience in designing and conducting preclinical and clinical studies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in integrative systems biology is considered a plus.
• Project and stakeholder management experience.
• Inspiring and motivating team player with creativity and agility.
• Experience in advocacy and successful management of external scientific collaborations & partnerships
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills in English.

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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