At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that the right nutrition has the power to change lives. As a leader in the science of nutrition, we dedicate ourselves to empowering healthier lives through science-based nutritional solutions. Our portfolio includes an extensive offering of medical nutrition, consumer care, and gastrointestinal-related pharmaceutical products. Our renowned brands include, Zenpep®, Vowst®, Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. 

At Nestlé 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.

As a

Head of Medical, Scientific and Regulatory Organization (MSRO)

, your responsibility will be to shape the medical and scientific strategy for NHSc. This role aims to create differentiated demand generation for the entire NHSc portfolio and accelerate innovation and research. You will provide global leadership to the Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, and Pricing functions while ensuring the highest standards of pharmacovigilance and patient safety. Your leadership will drive the company’s pharmaceutical lifecycle management programs.

A day in the life of a Head of Medical, Scientific and Regulatory Organization (MSRO)

• Leverage medical and scientific expertise to contribute to the NHSc strategy by building a winning portfolio, driving science-based innovation, collaborating with key opinion leaders (KOLs), maximizing product access, and creating value through effective pharmaceutical lifecycle management.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive medical and scientific strategy to support NHSc products and brands. Collaborate with Nestlé R&D to support clinical trials and product development, identify unmet medical needs, and engage with external partners for new opportunities.
• Assist commercial teams in developing medically accurate and scientifically supported educational materials for healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers. Provide functional leadership to the Medical Affairs and Medical Science Liaison (MSL) community.
• Provide strategic guidance to deliver evidence plans, including medical differentiation, best-in-class efficacy/safety data, health economics, and real-world evidence, to achieve optimal regulatory approvals and claims.
• Oversee Pharma Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) activities to ensure product quality and compliance with regulatory requirements, including preparation and submission of filings.
• Represent NHSc with KOLs and key regulatory agencies (e.g., EMA, FDA) and health technology assessment (HTA) agencies, ensuring superior positioning of NHSc within these communities.
• Define and manage the short and long-term departmental budget and resource needs, including resource allocation and prioritization.
• Oversee pharmacovigilance activities to ensure adherence to safety standards and regulations.

What will make you successful 

• Advanced degree in life sciences required; MD a plus
• Proven experience as a Medical and Science thought leader in a business environment
• Strong knowledge of various pathologies and clinical practice experience
• Experience in the life sciences industry, particularly in Medical Nutrition and Consumer Healthcare
• Proven leadership in medical & scientific affairs, both in the US and internationally
• Established network with key opinion leaders in GI, aging, and oncology
• Skills to manage complex issues in various situations
• Excellent communication skills tailored to diverse audiences
• Willingness to constructively challenge the organization and not accept less than best-in-class in terms of clinical outcomes
• Ability to manage complex issues and constructively challenge the organization

Nestlé Health Science is a leader in the science of nutrition, offering an extensive portfolio of science-based consumer health, medical nutrition, pharmaceutical therapies, and vitamin and supplement brands.  Headquartered in Switzerland, we have more than 12,000 employees around the world, with products available in more than 140 countries. 

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. 

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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.

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