As a Specialist Macronutrient Physiology at Nestlé Research, you will be part of the Metabolic Health team within the Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS). Your mission is to provide scientific expertise in nutrition physiology to help develop nutrition-based health solutions and translate mechanistic insight into actionable dietary recommendations and intervention concepts. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional scientists and technical teams across Nestlé Research, Nutrition & Health, and other R&D centers. This is an opportunity to turn ideas into sustainable and innovative solutions for people, pets, and the planet.
Tasks
- Developing and executing cross-business research to advance understanding of macro- and micronutrient metabolism and nutrient quality.
- Analyzing and interpreting clinical and pre-clinical data linking diet and metabolism to generate high-quality hypotheses and mechanistic insight.
- Strengthening scientific evidence on macro- and micronutrient quality by moving from observed clinical correlations to causal modes of action and physiological mechanisms across populations and life stages.
- Designing and contributing to innovative nutrient-based intervention concepts, techniques, and research approaches that support breakthrough innovation.
- Translating scientific outputs into actionable recommendations, innovation inputs, and robust intellectual property support aligned to R&D priorities.
- Communicating and networking internally and externally through publications, presentations, and partnerships to build credibility and accelerate impact.
Requirements
- PhD and 4–6 years of scientific experience in macro- and micronutrient quality and metabolism, linked to dietary recommendations and/or human physiology.
- Experience using clinical trial and nutrition-intervention insight to strengthen mechanistic evidence and translate findings into clear recommendations for new product and/or communication development.
- Ability to leverage systems biology thinking and data interpretation skills to connect dietary context, metabolism, and downstream health outcomes.
- Confidence in collaborating across an academic-industry environment to align stakeholders, guide contributions, and deliver on shared milestones.
- Fluent communication in English.
- Bringing collaboration, fresh thinking, bold questions, respect, and a positive, wellbeing-oriented mindset.
Benefits
- Flexible working options, including hybrid work possibilities (for office-based roles).
- Paid holidays beyond legal requirements.
- Learning and development opportunities to grow your career.
- Performance-based bonus.
- Healthcare contribution and access to the Employee Assistance Program.
- Strong employer contribution to your pension plan.
- Generous parental leave and comprehensive family support solutions.
- Attractive employee discounts across various products and services.
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Das Team
You will be part of the Metabolic Health team within the Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS), collaborating with cross-functional scientists and technical teams across Nestlé Research, Nutrition & Health, and other R&D centers.