Group Leader Cellular Metabolism(

Job Number:

 190002NF)

Description

 

Group Leader Cellular Metabolism

 

“I want to fit in and stand out”

 

Nestlé Research (EPFL Campus), Lausanne, Switzerland              Permanent contract,

                                                                                                                act. rate 100 %

 

Nestlé Research is based in Lausanne, Switzerland and employs approximately 800 people. It consists of four major research institutes: Health Sciences, Material Sciences, Food Safety & Analytical Sciences and Packaging Sciences. Nestlé Research combines fundamental science at the highest level, high-end analytical platforms leveraged by all research teams, and strong prototyping capabilities to accelerate the translation of science into innovation. Nestlé Research published around 1,000 scientific publications in peer review journals over the last five years, and files about 80 patents every year. Nestlé Research collaborates with approximately 100 universities or research institutes around the world. Learn more about Nestlé Research atwww.nestle.com/randd.

 

As Group Leader Cellular Metabolism, you will manage a dynamic group of 10 senior scientists, research assistants and students working in the areas of cellular energy metabolism and molecular processes of aging. You will lead projects at preclinical and early clinical stages with the ambitious goal to translate emerging concepts of molecular aging research into evidence-based products that promote healthy aging and help manage metabolic diseases.

 

Key responsibilities                        

• Lead preclinical-stage discovery projects focusing on mechanisms of aging


• Design, execute and interpret early stage clinical trials in collaboration with the clinical development team


• Scout and implement novel technologies related to biomarkers of aging as research tools


• Leverage your extensive network to develop external high value partnerships


• Build, promote and defend innovative concepts at the R&D center level and towards key business stakeholders


• Manage your team and grow talents                                                           

Required Profile 

• PhD or MD/PhD in biochemistry, physiology and/or related fields


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in team leadership


• Expert knowledge in energy metabolism, mitochondrial function and autophagy


• Outstanding publication record in the above fields and/or proven achievements in bringing preclinical leads to the clinical stage


• Fluent in English, any other language would be a plus

Show us yourhigh sense of organization and leadership to coordinate teams. Your strong oral and written communication skills, is what will set you apart. If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to hearing from you! Apply in English atjobs.nestle.com/en/home

 

The Nestlé Group is the world’s largest food and beverage company with 91.4 billion Swiss Francs in sales in 2018. It is present in 190 countries around the world, has 413 factories and its 308,000 employees are committed to Nestlé’s purpose of enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Nestlé offers a wide portfolio of products and services for people and their pets throughout their lives. Its more than 2000 brands range from global icons like Nescafé or Nespresso to local favourites. Company performance is driven by its Nutrition, Health and Wellness strategy. Nestlé is based in the Swiss town of Vevey where it was founded more than 150 years ago. Learn more about our Group and reasons to join us onwww.nestle.com.

  

Primary Location

: Switzerland-VD-Lausanne

Job

: Research/Development

Schedule

: Full-time

Job Posting

: Sep 19, 2019, 3:01:01 PM