# Global Medical Affairs Lead - Diabetes & Obesity #
**Location:** Vevey, Switzerland
**Work model:** Hybrid/\[Full time
**Contract type / duration:** Permanent
**Start date:** As soon as possible
**Deadline for applications:** 12 / 07 /2026
**Be a force for good and accelerate change that improves lives and the planet.**
As a **Global Medical Affairs Lead - Diabetes & Obesity** at **Nestlé** **Nutrition & Health Strategic Business Unit (SBU)**, your mission is to define and execute the global medical and scientific strategy for the Diabetes & Obesity portfolio across the full product lifecycle. You-ll make a difference by collaborating closely with R&D, commercial teams, local medical teams, and external scientific experts. This is your opportunity to take ownership, grow your expertise, and drive evidence-based innovation that improves patient and population health outcomes at scale.
**How you-ll make an impact as a** **Global Medical Affairs Lead - Diabetes & Obesity**
* Leading the global medical strategy by shaping evidence generation and guiding product development across the lifecycle
* Driving cross-functional alignment by connecting R&D, commercial and medical teams to deliver impactful outcomes
* Building strong external engagement by partnering with healthcare professionals, scientific experts and associations
* Delivering high-quality medical education and scientific communication to healthcare providers and internal stakeholders
* Translating scientific evidence into clear, relevant content to support markets and influence clinical practice
* Monitoring scientific developments and competitive activities to inform strategy and strengthen positioning
**What will make you successful**
* Bringing strong expertise in medical and scientific affairs within clinical nutrition or pharmaceutical environments
* Applying the ability to lead evidence generation strategies and translate complex data into actionable insights
* Using strong stakeholder management skills to influence cross-functional teams and external experts
* Collaborating effectively in a global, matrix organization to drive alignment and impact
* Communicating fluently in English
* Bringing collaboration, fresh thinking, bold questions, respect, and a positive, wellbeing-oriented mindset.
* Demonstrating courage, collaboration, speed and continuous learning.
**At Nestlé in Switzerland, we place people at the heart of everything we do. **
Our benefits are designed to support your growth and wellbeing, so you can thrive at work and in life:
* 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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**What to expect from our hiring process**
We are committed to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations if needed. Our workplaces are fully accessible and supported by a strong safety culture, with modern installations and procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone.
The hiring process typically includes a video interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and a final discussion and offer. We review applications as they are received and close the role once a strong list of relevant candidates is identified, so we encourage you to apply early. All information is treated confidentially.
*Stay vigilant: Nestlé will only contact candidates via official company email addresses and will never ask for payments or sensitive personal information at any stage of the hiring process.*
**Ready to Be a Force for Good?**
Apply now and accelerate change that improves lives and the planet.
Vevey, CH
