Group Head Nutrition & Communications

The a2 Milk Company; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Family inclusive workplace

Job summary

The a2 Milk Company is seeking a senior Group Head Nutrition & Communication to shape our global nutrition strategy across dairy, infant formula, kids' and senior nutrition. You will translate complex science into credible, market-ready communications and lead evidence-generation and regulatory engagement.

Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, you will partner with Science, Compliance and external experts across markets including Asia, driving a2MC's nutrition story and strategic

Qualifications

• Must-have specialist subject matter expertise in infant milk formula with knowledge of early life nutrition.
• 15+ years’ post-qualification experience in healthcare, nutrition, public health or related field.
• Strong understanding of regulated nutrition categories and evidence-based claims development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and embed global nutrition frameworks, ingredient strategies and policies guiding innovation and product development.
• Shape evidence generation plans to support credible claims and scientific substantiation.
• Lead the development of the nutrition story and market-facing communications, ensuring clear, compliant narratives.

Skills

Infant formula expertise

Nutrition science credibility

Stakeholder influence

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in nutrition/public health

Healthcare regulatory knowledge

Job description

At The a2 Milk Company, we are driven by science and a pioneering spirit. We disrupted the dairy and infant milk formula industry through the naturally occurring a2 Milk® difference, and our vision is to create an A1-free world where dairy nourishes all people and our planet. Today, we continue to bring a more sustainable approach to dairy, underpinned by care, curiosity and the belief that better nutrition can make a real difference to people’s lives.

We are now seeking an exceptional Group Head Nutrition & Communication to lead our global nutrition strategy and help shape the evidence, claims, partnerships and communication platforms that support the next phase of growth for a2MC.

Your impact

Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, this is a senior global leadership role at the intersection of nutrition science, innovation, evidence generation, regulatory awareness and market-facing communication. You will define and lead the a2MC nutrition strategy across our product portfolio, including milk, infant formula, kids’ nutrition, senior nutrition and supplements.

You will play a critical role in building a compelling, credible and scientifically grounded nutrition story for a2MC globally, working closely with senior leaders, business units, Science, Medical Marketing, Compliance and relevant technical stakeholders, external experts and strategic partners across key markets.

What you will lead

• Develop and embed global nutrition frameworks, ingredient strategies and policies that inform innovation, renovation, formula design and future product development.
• Shape evidence generation plans that support credible claims, scientific substantiation, future guidelines and food standards engagement.
• Lead the development of the a2MC nutrition story and communication plan, ensuring our science is translated into clear, compelling and compliant market-facing narratives.
• Lead science-led communication priorities, including A1 Protein Free messaging, KOL engagement and content for a2MC science-related channels.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to support clinical research outcomes, novel ingredient exploration and strategic nutrition partnerships.
• Represent a2MC professionally across industry forums, expert networks, regulatory environments and science-led events.
• Build constructive relationships across core markets, including China and broader Asia, to support enterprise-wide alignment and impact.
• Develop and manage the annual nutrition communication budget in line with business priorities.
• Lead, coach and develop talent, fostering a high-performing, inclusive and values-led culture.

About you

You are a senior nutrition, health science or public health leader with strong technical credibility and the ability to bring people with you. You are equally comfortable engaging scientific experts, influencing senior stakeholders, working across global markets and translating complex evidence into meaningful business and consumer outcomes.

• Must-have specialist subject matter expertise in infant milk formula, with strong knowledge of early life nutrition.
• 15+ years’ post-qualification experience in healthcare, nutrition, nutritional science, public health or a related field.
• Strong understanding of regulated nutrition categories, including evidence-based claims development and scientific substantiation.
• Experience working across dairy, infant nutrition or adjacent health and nutrition categories.
• Exposure to China and Asia markets, including strong networks in health or infant formula, will be highly regarded.
• Postgraduate qualifications in nutrition, public health or a relevant scientific discipline will be highly regarded.

Why it is a great time to join a2MC?

This is an exciting time to join a2MC. We are growing our global presence and expanding into new and emerging markets, while continuing to challenge the way the world thinks about dairy.

In this role, you will help shape our global nutrition strategy, bring our science story to life and work with teams across markets to build trusted, credible nutrition and health communication.

If you are ready to make a real difference with a science-led, values-driven company that is only getting started, we would love to hear from you.

The a2 Milk Company Australia is a certified Family Inclusive Workplace, dedicated to enhancing our team members' work-life wellbeing through leading policies and practices on flexible work, parental leave, family care, and family wellbeing. This role can be worked flexibly, allowing us to support our team members in balancing their personal and professional lives. Our family-friendly culture aims to foster workforce participation, career development, and mental health and wellbeing.