As a Senior Specialist Metabolic Health – Hormone Regulation at Nestlé Research, your mission is to advance nutrition-based health solutions by deepening scientific understanding of how hormonal regulation influences metabolic health, body composition and physiological functions. You will collaborate closely with scientists, innovation partners and technical teams across Nestlé Research and the wider research and development community. This is an opportunity to turn ideas into sustainable and innovative solutions for people, pets, and the planet.
Tasks
- Lead research linking nutrition, hormonal regulation and metabolic health to create new health-focused innovation opportunities.
- Translate scientific evidence on gut hormones, insulin sensitivity, sex hormones and body composition into actionable nutrition concepts.
- Develop mechanistic insights to move scientific observations into clear modes of action and stronger health recommendations.
- Build external scientific networks in metabolic health, endocrinology and women’s health to strengthen collaboration and future innovation.
- Contribute high-quality scientific outputs, including research milestones, publications, presentations and innovation inputs.
- Inspire cross-functional teams and support junior team members through coaching and mentoring, connecting deep scientific expertise with practical nutrition solutions that improve health outcomes.
Requirements
- PhD or MD/PhD with recognized scientific expertise in metabolic health and hormone regulation, including gut-derived hormones, insulin sensitivity and sex hormones, with extensive years of relevant experience.
- Experience in nutritional interventions, health outcomes and human physiology to generate robust scientific insights.
- Project leadership, stakeholder engagement and scientific communication skills to turn evidence into meaningful innovation.
- Ability to collaborate with curiosity, agility and creativity across research, technology and innovation teams.
- Fluent communication in English.
- 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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