↳Bringing a PhD or equivalent scientific background, combined with the credibility and curiosity to connect cutting-edge science with business needs, innovation opportunities, and long-term value creation.
↳Applying 10+ years of experience in R&D, scientific innovation, external collaborations, or related scientific leadership to shape strategy, influence stakeholders, and deliver measurable impact.
↳Leveraging strong experience across Nestlé Research, Nestlé Product Technology Centers, and the broader R&D organization to foster connections between capabilities, partnerships, expertise, and scientific services, ensuring alignment with business and innovation priorities.
↳Demonstrating success in academic partnerships, innovation ecosystems, with a proven ability to create trusted relationships and deliver measurable impact.
↳Proven experience in leading complex initiatives in a direct or indirect leadership role.
↳Bringing experience in the management, development, or strategic utilization of scientific infrastructures, research services, knowledge platforms, or shared capabilities.
↳Demonstrating strong strategic communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific topics into compelling narratives, build alignment, and engage diverse internal and external stakeholders.
↳Bringing collaboration, intellectual curiosity, fresh thinking, constructive challenge, respect, and a positive mindset.
