NFSI Scientific Research Lead

Reporting to

Main Purpose of the Job

1.Responsible for conducting scientific research in the area of food safety in line with global strategy.

2.Lead, manage and support projects aligned to NIFSAS/NFSI strategy to deliver business needs as per defined timelines.

3.Carry out Lab activities end to end and ensure the proficiency and optimal functioning of the lab in line with Nestle and/or IS 17025 GLP & Safety protocols.

4.Maintaining all documentation in line with Nestle requirements (E.g. For projects, i2l, analysis, data management, CAPEX, budget, training, key decisions, etc.)

Scientific Research & Technical Assistance

- Lead, manage and support scientific research projects and experiments to deliver business needs aligned to global strategy in collaboration with NIFSAS, NFSI China, NPTC's, NQAC, CO-QM, Markets, Academia and Analytical Partners, etc. Support other ongoing NFSI & R&D projects as core/extended team members.

- Document all scientific research as per i2l and/or other Technical Assistance(TA) /Proof of Concepts (POC)

- I2L or POC - IP/ Patents and update for relevant governance mechanisms

- Validate and establish validation dossiers for new and existing methods according to Nestl validation standards as required within project activities

- Provide reliable analytical data in a timely manner to support projects for R&D, NIFSAS or Market.

- Build and document knowledge (Laboratory Instructions/SOP's/R&D Reports) from projects and/or about latest methods, trends and developments in relevant field

- Method Completion, Transfer and Deployment end to end in line with relevant stakeholders (NIFSAS/NFSI, R&D, Market, NQAC, etc.). Support Markets/NQAC in implementing method updates, alternative methods and in establishing monitoring plans.

-Support relevant stakeholders in Market and above market for any trouble shooting, duly compensated with science based facts/ literature/ evidence for any escalated business challenges

- Digitalization initiatives/ mechanisms like early warnings

- Share /present results/methods in written and oral form to internal & external stakeholders as per confidentiality principles