Global Public Affairs Lead - Nutrition, Health and Wellness

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

As a Global Public Affairs Lead for Nutrition, Health and Wellness (NHW) at Nestlé, your mission is to play a strategic role in shaping and advancing the global public affairs agenda for NHW, strengthening Nestlé’s credibility, legitimacy and influence with the stakeholders who matter most. You’ll make a difference by collaborating closely with senior leaders from zones, markets, and global functions, as well as leading external organizations and key opinion leaders. This is a unique opportunity to demonstrate your leadership skills, take ownership of a priority agenda for the company, grow your expertise, and make a difference at scale.

How you’ll make an impact as a Global Public Affairs Lead – Nutrition, Health and Wellness

• Leading the global public affairs strategy for NHW, shaping advocacy priorities that strengthen Nestlé’s credibility, reputation and license to operate.


• Facilitating strategic consultations, key opinion labs and stakeholder convenings that help shape the external environment and enable teams to advance the NHW strategy.


• Building trusted relationships with key opinion leaders, public health organizations, civil society organizations, academics, peers and partners to explore new ways to move the agenda forward.


• Driving advocacy plans across global and regional platforms, helping Nestlé engage credibly in external events, stakeholder convenings, media conversations and investor discussions.


• Connecting markets, zones, functions and senior leaders to align positions, redefine meaningful indicators and support collaboration with key governance bodies.


• Articulating Nestlé’s position clearly and persuasively, including in high-visibility discussions with senior executives and external stakeholders.

What will make you successful

• Bringing strong stakeholder engagement and advocacy, expertise with governmental, multilateral, policy, civil society, investor and nutrition-related stakeholders.


• Applying strategic judgment and diplomacy in high-exposure discussions, negotiations and reputation situations where credibility and moderation are essential.


• Using strong facilitation and influencing skills to bring different viewpoints together, navigate competing interests and help teams move a shared agenda forward.


• Bringing strong collaboration skills across functions, markets and leadership teams to deliver impact in a global matrix environment through transversal leadership.


• Communicating fluently in English, with the clarity and confidence to influence senior stakeholders and external audiences credibly.


• Demonstrating courage, collaboration, speed and continuous learning.

At Nestlé Switzerland, we care about our people. 

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

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 an 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 Be a Force for Good?

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

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