Regulatory & Scientific Affairs Trainee

**Position Snapshot**

Location: Vevey, Switzerland

Company: Nestle Nutrition

Act. Rate: Full-Time

Type of contract: Internship, 9-12 months (TBD)

Start date: ASAP

Please note that for this position only Swiss nationals and/or holders of a valid work permit will be considered

**Position Summary**

We are seeking a motivated, and detail-oriented individual to join our company as a Regulatory and Scientific Affairs Intern supporting our Nutrition, Regulatory, and Scientific Affairs team. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in the dynamic field of baby food and Infant Formula, supporting projects related to exciting innovations, translating science into products and communication that bring real value and benefits to parents and young children. We are particularly interested in undergraduate/ Masters or PhD level Nutritionists, Dieticians, Food Scientists but other life science disciplines are also encouraged to apply. Gap year students are also encouraged to apply.

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

**A Day in the Life of an Regulatory and Scientific Affairs Intern**
- Conduct scientific literature reviews: Assist the team by conducting comprehensive literature reviews on various nutrition-related topics. Summarize and synthesize key findings, providing valuable insights to support ongoing projects and initiatives.
- Compile regulatory requirements: Research and compile regulatory requirements related to baby food and Infant Formula. Collaborate with the team to create comprehensive and up-to-date regulatory reference materials, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and guidelines.
- Support dossier preparation: Assist in the preparation of dossiers for regulatory submissions. Contribute to the compilation, organization, and documentation of scientific and regulatory data, ensuring accuracy and adherence to guidelines.
- Gain exposure to various roles: Get a flavor of the roles of both Scientific Affairs and Regulatory Affairs professionals, as well as Nutritionists in the industry. Collaborate with team members from different disciplines, learning about their responsibilities, and contributing to their projects as needed.

**What will make you successful**
- Student or fresh graduate in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science or similar
- Strong interest in nutrition and regulatory affairs
- Willingness to learn and stay updated on new developments in the industry and areas of science and regulations is essential
- Outstanding attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively present findings, ideas, and recommendations to team members
- Teamplayer able to proactively contribute to positively team projects and collabore with colleagues from diverse backgrounds
- Proficient computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office suite)
- Fluent in English

At Nestlé, 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.