Senior Specialist Data Science

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Nestlé is seeking a Senior Specialist Applied Mathematics & Digital Biology in Lausanne on a hybrid basis to translate complex health, nutrition and biological data into predictive, interpretable insights, and lead scalable digital biology initiatives across research and clinical teams. You will develop mathematical and computational models, build AI-enabled workflows, and guide cross-functional partners to accelerate health-benefit innovation, including omics and microbiome data. The ideal candidate has strong modelling, ML, causal inference and optimisation skills, experience with digital twins and foundation models, and excellent English communication. To apply, tailor your CV to show measurable impact, collaboration and reproducible workflows, submit early, and prepare concrete examples of outcomes, models and partnerships.

Location: Vers-Chez-les-Blanc, Switzerland
Work model: Hybrid / Full time
Contract type / duration: Permanent

Shape the future through scientific breakthroughs and innovation.

As a Senior Specialist Applied Mathematics & Digital Biology at Nestlé Research, your mission is to apply advanced mathematical modelling, data science, scientific artificial intelligence and digital biology to transform complex health, nutrition, clinical and biological data into predictive, interpretable and experimentally actionable insights. You’ll make a difference by collaborating closely with scientists, data scientists, computational biologists, clinical and translational researchers, nutrition experts, digital teams and external scientific or technology partners. This is your opportunity to turn ideas into sustainable and innovative solutions for people, pets, and the planet.

How you’ll make an impact as a Senior Specialist Applied Mathematics & Digital Biology

• Leading applied mathematics and digital biology approaches that advance predictive, mechanism-based health and nutrition research.
• Developing advanced mathematical, statistical and computational models that strengthen scientific decision-making across research programs.
• Translating complex biological, clinical, nutritional, microbiome and omics data into clear insights that support discovery, validation and innovation.
• Building artificial intelligence-enabled analytical workflows that help project teams move from descriptive analysis to predictive and decision-ready science.
• Guiding cross-functional teams in using robust models, reproducible workflows and actionable recommendations to accelerate health-benefit innovation.
• Lead and strengthen future-ready digital biology capabilities through scalable models, workflows, scientific frameworks, and strategic partnerships that accelerate innovation and reinforce Nestlé’s leadership in digital biology.

What will make you successful

• Bringing strong expertise in mathematical modelling, statistical learning, machine learning, causal inference, optimisation, predictive modelling and mechanistic modelling.
• Applying quantitative methods to complex health, nutrition, biological, clinical, microbiome, omics or experimental datasets.
• Leveraging digital biology approaches (including digital twins, virtual cells scientific, agentic AI and foundation models) to accelerate discovery and innovation
• Collaborating across research, data science, clinical, nutrition, digital and experimental teams while communicating complex models in a clear and engaging way.
• Communicating fluently in English.

• Bringing collaboration, fresh thinking, bold questions, respect, and a positive, wellbeing-oriented mindset.

Benefits

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 #BreakthroughTogether?

Apply now and shape the future through scientific breakthroughs and innovation.

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