Medical Affairs Jobs

Location: Vevey, Switzerland
Work model: Hybrid/[Full time
Contract type / duration: Permanent

Start date: As soon as possible

Deadline for applications: 12 / 07 /2026

Be a force for good and accelerate change that improves lives and the planet.

As a Global Medical Affairs Lead – Diabetes & Obesity at Nestlé Nutrition & Health Strategic Business Unit (SBU), your mission is to define and execute the global medical and scientific strategy for the Diabetes & Obesity portfolio across the full product lifecycle. You’ll make a difference by collaborating closely with R&D, commercial teams, local medical teams, and external scientific experts. This is your opportunity to take ownership, grow your expertise, and drive evidence-based innovation that improves patient and population health outcomes at scale.

How you’ll make an impact as a Global Medical Affairs Lead – Diabetes & Obesity

• Leading the global medical strategy by shaping evidence generation and guiding product development across the lifecycle
• Driving cross-functional alignment by connecting R&D, commercial and medical teams to deliver impactful outcomes
• Building strong external engagement by partnering with healthcare professionals, scientific experts and associations
• Delivering high-quality medical education and scientific communication to healthcare providers and internal stakeholders
• Translating scientific evidence into clear, relevant content to support markets and influence clinical practice
• Monitoring scientific developments and competitive activities to inform strategy and strengthen positioning

What will make you successful

• Bringing strong expertise in medical and scientific affairs within clinical nutrition or pharmaceutical environments
• Applying the ability to lead evidence generation strategies and translate complex data into actionable insights
• Using strong stakeholder management skills to influence cross-functional teams and external experts
• Collaborating effectively in a global, matrix organization to drive alignment and impact
• Communicating fluently in English
• Bringing collaboration, fresh thinking, bold questions, respect, and a positive, wellbeing-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrating courage, collaboration, speed and continuous learning.

At Nestlé in Switzerland, we place people at the heart of everything we do.

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.

Ready to Be a Force for Good?

Apply now and accelerate change that improves lives and the planet.