Senior Specialist Metabolic Health - Hormone Regulation

Position

Festanstellung

Senior

Wissenschaft & Forschung

Konditionen

Lausanne, Switzerland

Hybrid

100%

Anforderungen

Doktortitel

Skills

Scientific networkingInsulin sensitivityEndocrinologyHealth outcomesHormone regulationNutritional interventionsSex hormonesMetabolic healthGut hormonesStakeholder engagementResearch MethodologyTechnical leadership

Sprachen

Englisch C2

Beschreibung

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.

Aufgaben

Leading research that links nutrition, hormonal regulation and metabolic health to create new health-focused innovation opportunities.
Translating scientific evidence on gut hormones, insulin sensitivity, sex hormones and body composition into actionable nutrition concepts.
Developing mechanistic insights that help move scientific observations into clear modes of action and stronger health recommendations.
Building external scientific networks in metabolic health, endocrinology and women’s health to strengthen collaboration and future innovation.
Contributing high-quality scientific outputs, including research milestones, publications, presentations and innovation inputs.
Inspiring cross-functional teams and supporting junior team members through coaching and mentoring, while connecting deep scientific expertise with practical nutrition solutions that improve health outcomes.

Anforderungen

Bringing a 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.
Applying experience in nutritional interventions, health outcomes and human physiology to generate robust scientific insights.
Using project leadership, stakeholder engagement and scientific communication skills to turn evidence into meaningful innovation.
Collaborating with curiosity, agility and creativity across research, technology and innovation teams.
Communicating fluently in English.
Bringing collaboration, fresh thinking, bold questions, respect, and a positive, wellbeing-oriented mindset.

Vorteile

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

Unternehmen

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

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