Job Description

Location: Vevey, Switzerland
Work model: Hybrid / Full time
Contract type / duration: Permanent

Start date: As soon as possible

Be a force for good and accelerate change that improves lives and the planet.

At Nestlé, our purpose is to unlock the power of food and beverages to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come.

As a Adult Nutrition Strategy Manager at Nestlé, your mission is to lead the global strategic agenda for a key category of the Nutrition & Health Business Unit (SBU), with key brands like NIDO, Vital Proteins, Solgar and Pure. You’ll make a difference by driving the strategic direction for portfolio evolution, competitive assessments, category outlook, business model innovation, and collaborating closely with category leaders, market and zone teams, Finance, Marketing and M&A partners. This is your opportunity to take ownership, grow your expertise, and make a difference at scale, by shaping the medium and long-term growth agenda for Adult Nutrition, across key platforms such as lifestyle proteins, healthy longevity, weight management.

How you’ll make an impact as an Adult Nutrition Strategy Manager

• Analyzing category trends and assess implications for Nutrition & Health pillars globally and across key markets.
• Driving key strategic projects for Adult Nutrition pillar, including category outlook and opportunity sizing, competitive reviews, and brands portfolio evolution.
• Connecting business performance data, consumer insights, and category data to deliver clear and actionable recommendations.
• Leading or supporting M&A assessments: evaluate targets, build global business cases, coordinate with Zones, Finance, M&A and Legal teams, and manage the M&A pipeline.
• Contributing to the Strategic Planning Cycle deliverables and drive the preparation of key documents for Executive Board touchpoints, Market Manager Conference, Glion, Investor Seminar, and I&R strategy conference.
• Collaborating closely with Business Unit Head, Category Teams, Nutrition & health Zones and key markets, Research & Development, to ensure cross-functional alignment and rigorous strategic thinking.

What will make you successful

• Applying strategy and business development expertise to shape category direction and accelerate sustainable growth.
• Translating complex datasets into clear strategic insights, competitive benchmarks and compelling recommendations.
• Leading multiple initiatives end-to-end with strong project management, structured thinking and curiosity.
• Building business models and business cases with financial literacy, growth-strategy frameworks and exposure to M&A processes.
• Communicating at a business-fluent level in English, including executive-level presentations.
• Bringing curiosity, empathy, empowerment, wellbeing mindset, learning agility, resourcefulness and performance.

At Nestlé, we place people at the heart of everything we do.

We offer a competitive and well-rounded benefits package designed to support your growth and wellbeing 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

Nestlé is an inclusive employer and, if needed, we are happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout your journey with us. All information is treated confidentially.

Our workplace is fully barrier free with step free access, elevators to all floors, and accessible restrooms. We also maintain a strong safety culture, supported by modern installations and procedures to ensure a secure environment for everyone.

Our hiring process typically includes application review, a video interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and a final discussion and offer. We review applications on a rolling basis and close the role once a strong list of relevant candidates is identified, so we encourage you to apply early.

Ready to Be a Force for Good?

Apply now and accelerate change that improves lives and the planet.