Medical Science Liaison & Scientific Affairs Specialist

Medical Science Liaison & Scientific Affairs Specialist

La Tour-de-Peilz, CH

La Tour-de-Peilz, CH

Nestlé Health Science was created in 2011 by Nestlé, the leading food and beverage company. We are a unique health science company focused on advancing the role nutrition plays in changing the course of health for consumers, patients and healthcare professionals. Focused on delivering quality-of-life benefits through nutritional solutions, we harness scientific and clinical advances to improve health through managed nutrition. Behind our pioneering company are 3,000 people around the world who are driving breakthroughs and innovating for impact.  With a global presence in about 50 markets, we invite you to impact the future of health and your career with us.

Position Snapshot

Location: La Tour-de-peilz, Switzerland
Company: Nestlé Health Science Switzerland
Type of contract: Permanent Contract
Act. rate: 60-80%

Position Summary

As a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) & Scientific Affairs Specialist, you will provide scientific support externally for our customers and internally for our team. Main areas are paediatrics (allergies and clinical nutrition) and gut health / microbiome.

A day in the life of a Medical Science Liaison & Scientific Affairs Specialist

• Preparing scientific materials and documents in the assigned scientific areas.


• Adapting global materials and documents for the Swiss market.


• Advising and conducting internal (field services, marketing) and external training sessions (physicians, medical professionals, pharmacists).


• Organising scientific events (workshops, symposia).


• Supporting the marketing team: Scientific insights, input and review of scientific statements, product development.


• Scientific customer support & KOL management: Customer inquiries, project support & development, and KOL network maintenance.


• Continuous training and maintaining scientific expertise.

What will make you successful

• University degree in nutrition, dietetics or pharmacy.


• 3-5 years’ experience as a nutritionist in a hospital setting, ideally in paediatrics and/or experience in conducting scientific projects.


• Able to work independently, including ability to understand scientific publications and guidelines and to translate them for application.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for preparing and conducting training sessions.


• Excellent interpersonal skills.


• Place of residence preferably French-speaking Switzerland with flexibility to travel in the Swiss-German part.


• Mother tongue French (preferable) with good knowledge of German, plus solid knowledge of English.  

Nestlé is 308,000 employees strong and are driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic international working environment with constant opportunities for development. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.

Nestlé Health Science was created in 2011 by Nestlé, the leading food and beverage company. We are a unique health science company focused on advancing the role nutrition plays in changing the course of health for consumers, patients and healthcare professionals. Focused on delivering quality-of-life benefits through nutritional solutions, we harness scientific and clinical advances to improve health through managed nutrition. Behind our pioneering company are 3,000 people around the world who are driving breakthroughs and innovating for impact.  With a global presence in about 50 markets, we invite you to impact the future of health and your career with us.

Position Snapshot

Location: La Tour-de-peilz, Switzerland
Company: Nestlé Health Science Switzerland
Type of contract: Permanent Contract
Act. rate: 60-80%

Position Summary

As a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) & Scientific Affairs Specialist, you will provide scientific support externally for our customers and internally for our team. Main areas are paediatrics (allergies and clinical nutrition) and gut health / microbiome.

A day in the life of a Medical Science Liaison & Scientific Affairs Specialist

• Preparing scientific materials and documents in the assigned scientific areas.


• Adapting global materials and documents for the Swiss market.


• Advising and conducting internal (field services, marketing) and external training sessions (physicians, medical professionals, pharmacists).


• Organising scientific events (workshops, symposia).


• Supporting the marketing team: Scientific insights, input and review of scientific statements, product development.


• Scientific customer support & KOL management: Customer inquiries, project support & development, and KOL network maintenance.


• Continuous training and maintaining scientific expertise.

What will make you successful

• University degree in nutrition, dietetics or pharmacy.


• 3-5 years’ experience as a nutritionist in a hospital setting, ideally in paediatrics and/or experience in conducting scientific projects.


• Able to work independently, including ability to understand scientific publications and guidelines and to translate them for application.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for preparing and conducting training sessions.


• Excellent interpersonal skills.


• Place of residence preferably French-speaking Switzerland with flexibility to travel in the Swiss-German part.


• Mother tongue French (preferable) with good knowledge of German, plus solid knowledge of English.  

Nestlé is 308,000 employees strong and are driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic international working environment with constant opportunities for development. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.