Clinical Trial Specialist - Nestlé Nutrition & Health

Nestlé SA; Konolfingen; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Learning & development

Bonus

Pension plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Nestlé Product Development Center for Nutrition & Health in Switzerland is seeking a Clinical Trial Specialist to ensure study products are delivered on time and in full compliance, from production through release and shipment to study sites worldwide.

You’ll collaborate with product development, clinical project management, clinical research, quality, pilot plant and logistics teams, as well as factories and external partners to improve lives through nutrition innovation.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of food science and technology.
• Hands-on experience in trial preparation, execution and release.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Fluent in English; German is a strong asset.
• Autonomous mindset with proactive problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliant clinical study supplies are delivered on time.
• Coordinate production readiness, labeling, and release documentation.
• Collaborate with sites, factories and logistics partners globally.
• Design trial packaging and distribution workflows.
• Foster training and process improvements across the network.
• Maintain visibility of studies and manage stock levels.

Skills

Food science knowledge

Project management

Trial preparation & release

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Starting date: As soon as possible

Be a force for good and help nurture a healthier generation

As a Clinical Trial Specialist at Nestlé Product Development Center for Nutrition & Health, your mission is to ensure clinical study products are delivered on time and in full compliance, from production through release and shipment to study sites worldwide. You’ll make a difference by collaborating closely with product development, clinical project management, clinical research, quality, pilot plant and logistics teams, as well as factories and external partners. This is your opportunity to grow your expertise and help improve lives through nutrition innovation worldwide

How you’ll make an impact as a Clinical Trial Specialist

• Delivering compliant clinical study supplies on time, from requirements set-up and production through release and shipment.
• Driving production readiness by securing materials, labelling, product analysis and release documentation that meet each study’s specifications.
• Orchestrating seamless collaboration across sites, factories, co-manufacturers and logistics partners to keep global shipments on track.
• Designing tailored solutions for every study, from product coding and packing to administration and distribution.
• Building clinical trial expertise across the network by training colleagues and leading continuous improvement of processes and standard operating procedures.
• Ensuring full visibility of past and current studies, anticipating reproductions and shelf-life extensions while keeping samples and stock lean.

What will make you successful

• Bringing solid food science and technology knowledge from product development, quality or application environments.
• Applying hands-on expertise in trial preparation, execution and release, backed by strong project management skills.
• Collaborating with and connecting diverse stakeholders through excellent organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Taking ownership with a proactive, curious mindset and working autonomously to find practical solutions.
• Communicating fluently in English; German is a strong asset.
• Demonstrating courage, collaboration, speed and continuous learning.

At Nestlé Nutrition & Health, we place people at the heart of everything we do

We offer a competitive and well rounded benefits package designed to support your growth and wellbeing 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 an 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.