Nestlé Research (NR) is based in Lausanne, Switzerland, employs approximately 1000 people and is comprised of five Nestlé Institutes: Food Sciences, Health Sciences, Food Safety & Analytical Sciences, Packaging Sciences, and Agricultural Sciences. Please have a tour of our facilities using this link or read more about Nestlé Research at our website. Please follow us on Nestlé R&D on LinkedIn.

The Clinical Research Unit (CRU) provides the expertise, resources and facilities to design clinical studies and execute these throughout the world. The evidence from well-designed and flawlessly executed clinical trials allows us to credibly communicate on the health benefits of our products or to gain knowledge that drives discovery and innovation.

As part of the Clinical Research group, you will have the opportunity to contribute in first person to the clinical development strategy of the Nestle research Center. In collaboration with our scientists, you will be responsible for the evidence development strategy of highly scientific and innovative projects and for the design and interpretation of complex clinical trials.

You will provide medical oversight to ongoing clinical studies and collaborate with the other NR CRU functions (clinical project management, data management, biostatistics and quality management) to ensure flawless, efficient and smooth execution of the clinical trials in full compliance with internal Standard Operating Procedures, applicable laws and ICH Good Clinical Practice.

You will have the chance to broaden your scientific background and your knowledge of the clinical development process dealing with the peculiarities and the challenges of clinical research in nutrition.

Demonstrating excellent negotiation skills and collaborative mindset, you will be providing key medical & scientific expertise to clinical substantiation plans and clinical trial protocols for the development of new and renovated products in support of the business strategy.

We offer a dynamic, inclusive, and international working environment with many opportunities across different companies, functions, and regions. Don’t miss the opportunity to join us and work with different teams in an agile and diverse context.