Department Manager Gastrointestinal Health

Department Manager Gastrointestinal Health

Lausanne, CH

Lausanne, CH

Location: Vers-chez-les-Blancs, Lausanne, Switzerland
Company: SPN S.A., Nestlé Research
Act. Rate: Full-Time, 100%
Type of contract: Permanent contract
Experience in developing and executing research strategies

Nestlé Research is based in Lausanne, Switzerland, employs approximately 800 people and is comprised of four Nestlé Institutes: Material Sciences, Health Sciences, Food Safety & Analytical Sciences and Packaging Sciences. Please have a tour of our facilities using this link or read more about Nestlé Research at our website.

As Gastrointestinal Health department manager, you will manage three groups of R&D specialists and experts, Host microbe interaction, Gut physiology and Immunology, and lead the scientific and translational activities of the Department. You will direct research as well as develop and manage relevant competences and resources (over 35 people). You will direct the translation of scientific discoveries into nutritional concepts and prototypes thanks to strong partnerships with the Nestlé businesses.

• Contribute to the definition and execution of the Institute of Health Science’s strategy and priorities


• Lead the Gastrointestinal Health Department and engage with other units of the Nestlé R&D organization in alignment with consumer and business needs


• Drive initiatives and innovative projects/ideas in the area of improving health through nutrition


• Create strategic alliances and collaborations; Maintain effective external networks; Secure access to top talents and expertise


• Lead, coach and develop teams of people and integrate the different competences within the Department to maximize synergies, impact and contribution


• Ensure guardianship and dissemination of knowledge in line with the latest innovations in academia and industry

• PhD with expertise in gastrointestinal physiology, gut microbiome or related domains with international scientific recognition. Knowledge in Immunology would be a plus


• At least 15 years of experience in R&D


• Proven records in developing and executing scientific strategies that can be translated into innovative business applications would be a great asset


• Experience in leading, coaching and developing people


• Excellent written and oral skills in English

 
Show us that you have insight and a vision. The ability to drive research projects, with multidisciplinary and integrated approaches will be a strong asset for your application. Your ability to delegate, listen, integrate people and create a climate for innovation/renovation and knowledge sharing contributes to your and our success. Your capacity to motivate and energize teams to deliver results, combined with the willingness to coach and develop talents is what will set you apart.  If you feel that you can make a difference to our truly multicultural and fast-pace environment please apply at www.nestle.com/jobs

The Nestlé Group is the world’s largest food and beverage company with 92.6 billion Swiss Francs in sales in 2019. 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 on www.nestle.com

Location: Vers-chez-les-Blancs, Lausanne, Switzerland
Company: SPN S.A., Nestlé Research
Act. Rate: Full-Time, 100%
Type of contract: Permanent contract
Experience in developing and executing research strategies

Nestlé Research is based in Lausanne, Switzerland, employs approximately 800 people and is comprised of four Nestlé Institutes: Material Sciences, Health Sciences, Food Safety & Analytical Sciences and Packaging Sciences. Please have a tour of our facilities using this link or read more about Nestlé Research at our website.

As Gastrointestinal Health department manager, you will manage three groups of R&D specialists and experts, Host microbe interaction, Gut physiology and Immunology, and lead the scientific and translational activities of the Department. You will direct research as well as develop and manage relevant competences and resources (over 35 people). You will direct the translation of scientific discoveries into nutritional concepts and prototypes thanks to strong partnerships with the Nestlé businesses.

• Contribute to the definition and execution of the Institute of Health Science’s strategy and priorities


• Lead the Gastrointestinal Health Department and engage with other units of the Nestlé R&D organization in alignment with consumer and business needs


• Drive initiatives and innovative projects/ideas in the area of improving health through nutrition


• Create strategic alliances and collaborations; Maintain effective external networks; Secure access to top talents and expertise


• Lead, coach and develop teams of people and integrate the different competences within the Department to maximize synergies, impact and contribution


• Ensure guardianship and dissemination of knowledge in line with the latest innovations in academia and industry

• PhD with expertise in gastrointestinal physiology, gut microbiome or related domains with international scientific recognition. Knowledge in Immunology would be a plus


• At least 15 years of experience in R&D


• Proven records in developing and executing scientific strategies that can be translated into innovative business applications would be a great asset


• Experience in leading, coaching and developing people


• Excellent written and oral skills in English

 
Show us that you have insight and a vision. The ability to drive research projects, with multidisciplinary and integrated approaches will be a strong asset for your application. Your ability to delegate, listen, integrate people and create a climate for innovation/renovation and knowledge sharing contributes to your and our success. Your capacity to motivate and energize teams to deliver results, combined with the willingness to coach and develop talents is what will set you apart.  If you feel that you can make a difference to our truly multicultural and fast-pace environment please apply at www.nestle.com/jobs

The Nestlé Group is the world’s largest food and beverage company with 92.6 billion Swiss Francs in sales in 2019. 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 on www.nestle.com