Systems Biology of Aging — Nutrition & Longevity Lead

Nestlé Health Science; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestle R&D, Singapore is seeking an R&D Specialist in Systems Biology of Aging to lead cross-disciplinary efforts in healthy longevity and women's health initiatives. The role integrates omics data, biomarker analysis, and translational research to advance nutrition-based health outcomes.

The candidate will collaborate with scientists across multiple functions, publish findings, and drive innovation in healthspan-related projects within corporate R&D.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years PhD or MD/PhD with recognized scientific expertise in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Metabolism, Systems Biology.
• Expertise in OMICs integration and Systems Biology, and their translational applications.
• Knowledge of healthy longevity and/or women's health.
• Experience in corporate R&D is a plus.
• Experience in leading projects with strong communication skills and stakeholder management.
• Interest and experience to bridge science and technology and translate towards health value propositions.
• Strong collaborative mindset & communication skills enabling the candidate to navigate an academic-industry environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret effects of diet and nutrition on aging biomarkers and microbiome signals.
• Perform systems biology integration to understand healthy aging using omics data.
• Apply aging biomarkers (epigenetic, metabolomic, proteomic, microbiome) to identify at-risk individuals.
• Develop predictive models on nutrition’s impact on health markers and outcomes.
• Investigate microbiome-host interactions and metabolite mediators of health benefits.
• Collaborate across disciplines to map nutrition-to-physiology interventions for organ systems.
• Propose interventional concepts using biotics or bioactives to enhance healthspan and disease prevention.

Skills

Biochemistry

Microbiology

Metabolism

Systems Biology

OMICs integration

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Education

PhD or MD/PhD

Job description

Nestle R&D, Singapore is seeking an R&D Specialist in Systems Biology of Aging to lead cross-disciplinary efforts in healthy longevity and women's health initiatives. The role integrates omics data, biomarker analysis, and translational research to advance nutrition-based health outcomes.

The candidate will collaborate with scientists across multiple functions, publish findings, and drive innovation in healthspan-related projects within corporate R&D.