Job Description

At Nestle Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life, Nature's Bounty, Vital Proteins, Orgain, Nuun, BOOST, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Peptamen, Compleat Organic Blends, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.
At Nestle Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.
Position Snapshot
Location: Nestle Health Science Lausanne, Switzerland (open to other locations)
Company: Nestle Health Science
Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%
Type of contract: Permanent contract
What we offer at Nestle
Exciting opportunities to develop your career your way; across different brands, businesses, functions, and regions.
Flexible working arrangements - facilitating creativity and collaboration
A culture of respect, with diversity, equity and inclusion at its core. Learn more
A dynamic international environment empowering you to learn, develop and grow.
Don't hesitate to connect with us during the recruitment process to learn more.
Position summary
The Principal Scientist, Analytical Development will support the development of therapeutics, focusing on both drug substance and drug product, from pre-clinical to first product registration. In this, the individual will lead and manage the analytical method development activities at contract development and manufacturing organizations with the goal of delivering preclinical and clinical drug product batches meeting program needs.
A day in the life of a Principal Scientist, Analytical Development

• Lead external analytical method development, optimization and qualification/validation efforts in compliance with regulatory guidance
• Support process development teams towards implementation of relevant analytical methods
• Define phase appropriate product release specifications, develop strategies to establish characterization and comparability packages
• Establish critical raw material attribute control and in-process control strategies
• Support non-GMP and GMP stability studies for drug substance and drug product batches for multiple programs
• Work collaboratively with Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs to ensure a high level of GMP compliance
• Help draft the IND/BLA and IMPD/MAA sections for global submissions
• Communicate clearly and concisely across multiple business functions, build effective relations with internal and external partners
• Participate in GMP investigations, develop corrective action plans and implement such plans to resolve process and product issues
• Exhibit drive and scientific curiosity to learn and contribute to the success of pharma product development

What will make you successful

• PhD with 5+ years or MS with 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, education in pharmaceutics, biochemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, or related scientific disciplines
• Hands-on experience in developing analytical methods from early through late-stage development
• Proficiency in analytical method development to support drug substance and drug product development and manufacturing
• Experience with Quality by Design concepts and Design of Experiments
• Ability to effectively work with internal teams and external service providers to meet the timelines while staying within approved budgets
• Experience in drafting relevant regulatory documents
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Nestle is committed to the accessibility of its recruitment process. If you require an adaptation during the recruitment process, please do let us know so we can support you effectively. All information will be treated confidentially.
Nutrition can be life-transforming for those who need extra support during short- or long-term medical challenges, and it can enhance the quality of life of those who are already healthy. With an extensive research network providing the foundation for products that can help people to live their healthiest lives, our commitment to science-based products means that we provide nutritional solutions that can make a real difference in the quality of life of customers, patients, and caregivers.
Find out more about Nestle Health Science at
At Nestle, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win. We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people's lives that we touch every single day.
Be a force for good. Join Nestle and visit us on
At Nestle Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life, Nature's Bounty, Vital Proteins, Orgain, Nuun, BOOST, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Peptamen, Compleat Organic Blends, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.
At Nestle Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.
Position Snapshot
Location: Nestle Health Science Lausanne, Switzerland (open to other locations)
Company: Nestle Health Science
Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%
Type of contract: Permanent contract
What we offer at Nestle
Exciting opportunities to develop your career your way; across different brands, businesses, functions, and regions.
Flexible working arrangements - facilitating creativity and collaboration
A culture of respect, with diversity, equity and inclusion at its core. Learn more
A dynamic international environment empowering you to learn, develop and grow.
Don't hesitate to connect with us during the recruitment process to learn more.
Position summary
The Principal Scientist, Analytical Development will support the development of therapeutics, focusing on both drug substance and drug product, from pre-clinical to first product registration. In this, the individual will lead and manage the analytical method development activities at contract development and manufacturing organizations with the goal of delivering preclinical and clinical drug product batches meeting program needs.
A day in the life of a Principal Scientist, Analytical Development

• Lead external analytical method development, optimization and qualification/validation efforts in compliance with regulatory guidance
• Support process development teams towards implementation of relevant analytical methods
• Define phase appropriate product release specifications, develop strategies to establish characterization and comparability packages
• Establish critical raw material attribute control and in-process control strategies
• Support non-GMP and GMP stability studies for drug substance and drug product batches for multiple programs
• Work collaboratively with Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs to ensure a high level of GMP compliance
• Help draft the IND/BLA and IMPD/MAA sections for global submissions
• Communicate clearly and concisely across multiple business functions, build effective relations with internal and external partners
• Participate in GMP investigations, develop corrective action plans and implement such plans to resolve process and product issues
• Exhibit drive and scientific curiosity to learn and contribute to the success of pharma product development

What will make you successful

• PhD with 5+ years or MS with 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, education in pharmaceutics, biochemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, or related scientific disciplines
• Hands-on experience in developing analytical methods from early through late-stage development
• Proficiency in analytical method development to support drug substance and drug product development and manufacturing
• Experience with Quality by Design concepts and Design of Experiments
• Ability to effectively work with internal teams and external service providers to meet the timelines while staying within approved budgets
• Experience in drafting relevant regulatory documents
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Nestle is committed to the accessibility of its recruitment process. If you require an adaptation during the recruitment process, please do let us know so we can support you effectively. All information will be treated confidentially.
Nutrition can be life-transforming for those who need extra support during short- or long-term medical challenges, and it can enhance the quality of life of those who are already healthy. With an extensive research network providing the foundation for products that can help people to live their healthiest lives, our commitment to science-based products means that we provide nutritional solutions that can make a real difference in the quality of life of customers, patients, and caregivers.
Find out more about Nestle Health Science at
At Nestle, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win. We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people's lives that we touch every single day.
Be a force for good. Join Nestle and visit us on
Lausanne, CH
Lausanne, CH