Senior Specialist Metabolic Health – Hormone Regulation – Nestlé Research Location: Vers-chez-les-Blanc, Switzerland Work model: Hybrid / Full time Contract type / duration: Permanent 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’ll make a difference by collaborating closely with scientists, innovation partners and technical teams across Nestlé Research and the wider research and development community. This is your opportunity to turn ideas into sustainable and innovative solutions for people, pets, and the planet. How you’ll make an impact as a Senior Specialist Metabolic Health – Hormone Regulation : • 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. What will make you successful • 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. 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 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. To apply : https://career2.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareerpvt?jobId=410678&company=nestleHRprdBX&st=6F158B8EED8D338A44A199A6EDE671BACC68790E