Research Hub Manager
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Location: Jurong Singapore
Company: Nestle R&D Singapore
Job Type: Full Time
Position Summary
Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core we are a human environment passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. A Nestle career empowers you to make an impact locally and globally as you are provided with the opportunity to make a mark and stand outas long asyou seek it. With Nestle you are enabled and encouraged to grow not only as professionals but also as people.
TheResearchHub Managerco-leadsan interdisciplinary research team based in Singapore securing best-in-class practiceswithinthe designated candidate will work closely withthedirectlinemanagersof the teamand key stakeholdersfor a successful delivery of the hubs vision and mission.
As a Scientist you willlead through functional leadership that investigates the role of nutrition to prevent disease and extendhealth span. The successful candidate functions as an experienced leader combining the strength of academic and industryexpertiseto develop novel concepts thatultimately driveproduct innovation in Healthy Longevity.
A day in the life of aResearchHub Manager
1.INNOVATION / RENOVATION PIPELINE:
Proactively propose and drive new research activities and methods that strengthen our innovation pipeline for Healthy Longevity
Leverageexpertisetogether with excellentstorytellingto influence stakeholders and enable efficient decision-making
Drive for impactful discoveries that break new grounds in unlocking the role of nutrition for Healthy Longevitydriving internaland external scientific credibility
2.PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
Coordinates and drives research partnerships with local academicenvironments.
Planand deliver project activities as part of the Adult Nutrition / Healthy Longevity Program of Nestlé Research
Lead and manageknowledge ofbuilding andbusiness-relatedproject activities withproactiveleadership.
Present results/methods in written and oral form including to external stakeholders
Ensure operational excellence within timelines and project costs across the activities of the Nestlé Research team in Singapore.
3.OPERATIONAL SUPPORT:
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams from clinical operations and development regulatory legal and product development functions to build innovative strategies
Ensure efficient team operations including access to data adherence to data privacy policies and setting up contracts for analytical or data services
Contribute to the conceptualization design and execution of clinical research
Build and document knowledge about latest methodstrendsand developments in healthy longevity & nutrition
4.PEOPLE AND KNOWHOW:
Guide scientific strategy and coach staff of the Hub team forday-to-dayresearch output
Work with the team to integratescientificprogress with the understanding of the innovation gaps of the adult nutrition categories into concrete business applications.
Guide the team toparticipatein expert networks to promote cross-fertilization between different sites (R&D Org. Units)
Actively engage withlocal and globalkey opinion leaders in the field of healthy longevity and support the broader communication strategy on the power of nutrition to promote health
Closely collaborate with teams in Lausanne Switzerland as part of a one-team approach
Coach and guide younger project team members.
Mentor Specialists
5.LEADERSHIP:
Co-Leads an interdisciplinary research team based in the Singapore Hub securing best-in-class practices within designated location ( practices compliance safety finance etc.).
Contributes for talent development and retention within Hub.
Plays a key role in activities related to engagement sense of belongingsafetyand well-being within the Hub.
Actively mentors and supports local employees in close relationship withdirectline managers
What Will Make You Successful...
PhD or MD/PhD in Human Biology Clinical NutritionPhysiologyor related biomedical research field
Minimum of8-10years of experience in life sciences research
Expertisein people leadership and management of research groups within matrix organizations
Track recordin high impact scientific publicationspatentsor successful research translation in academic or industry setting
Track recordofpreviouswork in strategic industry-academic partnerships is a strong plus
Expertisewith clinical trials ideally in integrativeGeroSciencetrials using biomarkers of aging is a strong plus
Ability to coach staff and influence senior management for efficient progress of projects through clear scientific rationale and storytelling
Required Experience:
Manager
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Nestlé is the world's largest food & beverage company. We unlock the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come.
