Head of AI & Digital - Nestlé R&D Deep Tech Center — Nestlé
- Location
- Orbe, CH
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 23 days ago
Role overview
Location: Orbe, Switzerland (Lausanne area) Work model: Hybrid / Full time Contract type: Permanent
Be a force for good and build technology that matters.
As Head of AI & Digital Innovation at the Nestlé Deep Tech Center, you will shape and lead Nestlé’s digital and AI strategy across R&D at global scale.
- Location: Orbe, Switzerland (Lausanne area) Work model: Hybrid / Full time Contract type: Permanent
- Be a force for good and build technology that matters.
Application process
- Owning and driving a high-impact strategic portfolio with an end-to-end mindset, delivering tangible value across innovation, manufacturing and consumer-facing applications
- Driving execution of high-impact projects, accelerating the transition from concept to deployment and embedding AI, digital solutions & analytics capabilities into core R&D processes
- Building and activating a strong global ecosystem of leading tech companies, startups, academic partners and external experts, leveraging your established network to push the boundaries of digital & data-driven innovation
- Leading and empowering a high-performing, multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of innovation, technical excellence, ownership and continuous skills development What will make you successful
- Proven leadership experience in AI, digital innovation or transformation, with a track record of delivering large-scale business impact
- Strong technical credibility in AI / machine learning, process modelling & simulation or computational science, combined with the ability to connect technology to R&D and business outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to define strategy and lead execution end-to-end, with full ownership of high-impact initiatives
- Strong business acumen, translating technology and data investments into measurable value creation (growth and efficiency)
Company and context
- Defining and leading the AI & digital strategy across R&D, translating emerging technologies into clear priorities, roadmaps, and measurable outcomes, ensuring strong governance and alignment across the organization
- Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience engaging senior leadership in complex, matrixed organizations
- Experience in building and leading high-performing teams and capabilities at scale
- A well-established external network across AI, digital innovation, startups, technology partners and academia, with the ability to identify and engage the right ecosystem to accelerate innovation and business impact
- At Nestlé Deep Tech Center, 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 Per
Additional details
- Location: Orbe, Switzerland (Lausanne area) Work model: Hybrid / Full time Contract type: Permanent
- Leading and empowering a high-performing, multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of innovation, technical excellence, ownership and continuous skills development What will make you successful
- Flexible working options, including hybrid work possibilities (for office based roles) Paid holidays beyond legal requirements
- Learning and development opportunities to grow your career
Notes and original content
- Location: Orbe, Switzerland (Lausanne area)
- Work model: Hybrid / Full time
- Contract type: Permanent
- Leading and empowering a high-performing, multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of innovation, technical excellence, ownership and continuous skills development
- What will make you successful
- Flexible working options, including hybrid work possibilities (for office based roles)
- Paid holidays beyond legal requirements
Questions about this listing
What salary does Nestlé offer for this role?
Nestlé lists CHF 83'500 - 126'500 gross per year for this position in Orbe, CH. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Nestlé offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Nestlé during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Vaud?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Vaud can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Vaud's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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