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Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.\nAt 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.\nJoin us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.\nPOSITION SUMMARY:\nDrive and lead large/strategic R&D projects with a high impact on the company, sponsored by SBU Head and NPTC Head. Manage cross business/cross category projects on the R&D/development side in alignment with Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) initiative. Interact proactively with the other functions, especially the business lead, Corporate R&D, Operations, CTAG, APG to ensure delivery of overall project objectives.\nPOSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:\nPROJECT MANAGEMENT:\nDeliver product(s)/process(es)/system(s)/solution(s) with defined quality at defined time and cost\nContribute to the future commercial success of the business by considering the whole picture and the context of this project and future projects, and by considering Nutrition Health Wellness (NHW) and Creating Shared Value (CSV) strategies.\nEffectively control scope changes through proactive and open communication with stakeholders\nDrive Execution of Innovation and Renovation\nEncourages and enables exploration and fast/rapid prototyping\nPEOPLE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT:\nIn a matrix like organization:\nEnsure adequate resources and competence levels, manages the resources (including budget) allocated to the project\nProject management of line managers / team leaders\nIn a project organization:\nManaging project managers / senior specialists responsible for smaller projects / subprojects and overall project team\nCOACHING AND SHARING:\nFacilitate and coach within the project team and enhance the interaction and collaboration between the various specialists, within the PTC and across R&D Units, Technical and Business Units, IP and Global Regulatory and with external partners. Including launching markets and agencies for consumer testing.\nContribute to training in project management within R&D and outside (where appropriate, e.g. I2L)\nNETWORKING:\nCreate synergies through effective networking with all relevant R&D Units, business partners, markets, SBUs, Head Office, external partners (Open Innovation)\nSTAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT:\nManage stakeholders, negotiate with Nestlé decision makers and business partners internally and externally.\nPresents at SBU meeting (i.e. Innovation Portfolio Meeting) the category\nPOSITION REQUIREMENTS:\nBachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required; Masters preferred.\nMinimum of 8-10 years of experience in Operations, or R&D and/or Corporate Functions with minimum 3 years’ related project management experience\nProject Management Professional, PMP certification\nSuccessfully collaborating and leading teams as project manager or team leader\nWorked a matrix like structure in a functionally structured environment\nDemonstrated the courage and ability to take decisions and solve problems\nProven communication skills (Presents confidently and convincingly to steering committees\nExperience in I2L process\nExperience in the new project management process\nExperience in the briefing process.\nPassionate about the category / project, and has the capability to see the complete picture\nMust have courage to challenge stakeholders, clients and sponsors as well as team members for the best result and to control project scope creep\nAble to create a climate for success\nSalary: $164,005.07 to $228,782.15 per year\nBonus Eligibility: 15%\nThe pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.\nNestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits\nIt is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.\nTo our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.\nThe Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at  or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.\nThis position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.\nReview our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.\nAt Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.\nAt 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.\nJoin us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.\nPOSITION SUMMARY:\nDrive and lead large/strategic R&D projects with a high impact on the company, sponsored by SBU Head and NPTC Head. Manage cross business/cross category projects on the R&D/development side in alignment with Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) initiative. Interact proactively with the other functions, especially the business lead, Corporate R&D, Operations, CTAG, APG to ensure delivery of overall project objectives.\nPOSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:\nPROJECT MANAGEMENT:\nDeliver product(s)/process(es)/system(s)/solution(s) with defined quality at defined time and cost\nContribute to the future commercial success of the business by considering the whole picture and the context of this project and future projects, and by considering Nutrition Health Wellness (NHW) and Creating Shared Value (CSV) strategies.\nEffectively control scope changes through proactive and open communication with stakeholders\nDrive Execution of Innovation and Renovation\nEncourages and enables exploration and fast/rapid prototyping\nPEOPLE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT:\nIn a matrix like organization:\nEnsure adequate resources and competence levels, manages the resources (including budget) allocated to the project\nProject management of line managers / team leaders\nIn a project organization:\nManaging project managers / senior specialists responsible for smaller projects / subprojects and overall project team\nCOACHING AND SHARING:\nFacilitate and coach within the project team and enhance the interaction and collaboration between the various specialists, within the PTC and across R&D Units, Technical and Business Units, IP and Global Regulatory and with external partners. Including launching markets and agencies for consumer testing.\nContribute to training in project management within R&D and outside (where appropriate, e.g. I2L)\nNETWORKING:\nCreate synergies through effective networking with all relevant R&D Units, business partners, markets, SBUs, Head Office, external partners (Open Innovation)\nSTAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT:\nManage stakeholders, negotiate with Nestlé decision makers and business partners internally and externally.\nPresents at SBU meeting (i.e. Innovation Portfolio Meeting) the category\nPOSITION REQUIREMENTS:\nBachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required; Masters preferred.\nMinimum of 8-10 years of experience in Operations, or R&D and/or Corporate Functions with minimum 3 years’ related project management experience\nProject Management Professional, PMP certification\nSuccessfully collaborating and leading teams as project manager or team leader\nWorked a matrix like structure in a functionally structured environment\nDemonstrated the courage and ability to take decisions and solve problems\nProven communication skills (Presents confidently and convincingly to steering committees\nExperience in I2L process\nExperience in the new project management process\nExperience in the briefing process.\nPassionate about the category / project, and has the capability to see the complete picture\nMust have courage to challenge stakeholders, clients and sponsors as well as team members for the best result and to control project scope creep\nAble to create a climate for success\nSalary: $164,005.07 to $228,782.15 per year\nBonus Eligibility: 15%\nThe pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. 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