Senior Specialist - Regenerative Agriculture (Lausanne, CH)

Location: Vers-chez-les-Blanc, Switzerland Work model: Hybrid / Full time Contract type / duration: Permanent

Shape the future through scientific breakthroughs and innovation.

As a Senior Specialist - Regenerative Agriculture at Nestlé Research, your mission is to provide strategic direction and leadership in regenerative agriculture research, with a focus on coffee and cocoa. You’ll make a difference by collaborating closely with researchers, agronomists, project teams, business partners, operations teams, markets, and external partners. This is your opportunity to turn ideas into sustainable and innovative solutions for people, pets, and the planet.

How you’ll make an impact as a Senior Specialist - Regenerative Agriculture

• Defining scientific priorities that strengthen regenerative agriculture research and support sustainability and climate goals.

• Leading a research project portfolio that turns regenerative agriculture science into practical solutions for coffee and cocoa value chains.

• Driving collaborations with internal and external partners to address complex agronomy, soil health, and crop management challenges.

• Delivering research projects, trials, and budgets with strong planning, governance, and operational excellence.

• Building global regenerative agriculture capabilities by connecting experts, resources, and knowledge across teams and regions.

• Communicating clear scientific insights, recommendations, and proposals that influence decisions and accelerate impact.

What will make you successful

• Bringing a solid research background in agronomy (PhD or equivalent experience), preferably focused on sustainable coffee and cocoa production systems, with additional experience in integrated pest management and soil fertility management or a related field a plus.

• Applying scientific knowledge to translate research and technology into practical solutions for implementation in agricultural value chains.

• Using end-to-end research project management to connect regenerative agriculture with business value.

• Collaborating effectively across research, business, operations, market, and external partner networks to build alignment and trust.

• Communicating fluently in English and Spanish (ideally); working proficiency in French,

• Bringing creative thinking, bold hypotheses, and creative solutions combined with a respectful, positive mindset.

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

Our benefits are designed to support your growth and wellbeing, so you can thrive 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

We are committed to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations if needed. Our workplaces are fully accessible and supported by a strong safety culture, with modern installations and procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone.

The hiring process typically includes a video interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and a final discussion and offer. We review applications as they are received and close the role once a strong list of relevant candidates is identified, so we encourage you to apply early. All information is treated confidentially.

Stay vigilant: Nestlé will only contact candidates via official company email addresses and will never ask for payments or sensitive personal information at any stage of the hiring process.

Ready to #BreakthroughTogether?

Apply now and shape the future through scientific breakthroughs and innovation.

#nestlecareerswitzerland #LI-Hybrid