Job Description

Welcome to Nestle Research, a global organization, with most of our passionate team located in Lausanne, Switzerland! Our work is powered by five specialized Nestle Institutes and key strategic units. Here, we embrace fresh thinking and collaborate to create amazing solutions. How about taking a step inside our organization and discover the exciting research activities and expertise that drive us forward? Want to learn more!

Position Snapshot

Location: Nestle Research Lausanne, Switzerland


Company: Societe des Produits Nestle

Act. Rate: Full-Time 100%

Start date: As soon as possible


Deadline for applications: 02.12.2025


Type of contract: Internship, 6 months

What we offer at Nestle

Genuine opportunities for career and personal development

Modern "smart office" locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces

Dynamic international working environment

Attractive additional benefits

Position Summary

Nestle's Research & Development organization is the most advanced science and innovation network in the food industry, investing CHF 1.7 billion every year in R&D as an engine for growth.



Across 22 sites worldwide, our 4,000+ employees - from scientists and engineers to nutritionists and regulatory specialists - are key to our success and help drive sales growth through scientific research and fast innovation. Watch here how we drive innovation at Nestle R&D.



As a "R&D Communications Intern" you will enable our internal and external audiences to discover our global R&D activities in written texts as well as interactive events, providing our experts a platform to illustrate the science and innovation behind products. In the Nestle R&D Communications & Strategy Development team, you will be exposed to many topics across our R&D organization, from fundamental science to product innovation and culinary expertise.



We offer a dynamic, inclusive, and international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions, and regions. Don't miss the opportunity to join us and work with different teams in an agile and diverse context.



The role is located at our Nestle Research facility in Lausanne, Switzerland, which employs approximately 1000 people and is comprised of five Nestle Institutes: Food Sciences; Health Sciences, Food Safety & Analytical Sciences, Packaging Sciences and Agriculture Sciences.



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A Day in the Life of an R&D Communications Intern

Plan, coordinate and execute immersive visits to R&D sites adapted to diverse audiences (e.g. media, scientific KOLs, authorities, business partners, etc.) Support and learn about the logistic of events organization Prepare communication material on science and technology at Nestle for non-scientific audiences Define storylines, props and visual set-ups together with scientific experts for their interactive sessions with internal and external visitors

What will make you successful

Bachelor or Master's degree in Communication, Hospitality, Business Administration or relevant Passionate about food, science and technology topics Strong prioritization, organization, event planning and project management skills Capacity to work under pressure within tight deadlines Team player, detail-oriented with can-do attitude Excellent communication and storytelling skills, both written text and immersive visits Fluent in English and French; any other language would be a plus


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 www.nestle.com.