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Nutrition Scientist Oncology

Posted 25 Mar 2024
Work experience
3 to 5 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Job function
Degree level
Required language
English (Fluent)

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Do you want to combine your expertise in the fields of nutrition and oncology for contributing to an evidence-based medical nutrition product portfolio that addresses the needs of cancer patients throughout their journey? Nutricia Research is looking for a Nutrition Scientist Oncology in Utrecht, the Netherlands, to strengthen the oncology research team of Bram Dorresteijn.

About the Job

The oncology therapeutic area is complex and the market highly competitive. Malnutrition and cachexia are commonly observed in cancer patients and are associated with increased mortality/morbidity and poorer clinical outcomes.

The Nutricia Research Oncology research team works in close connection with other functions at R&I (e.g. Clinical Studies, Life Science and Product Development) as well as with commercial functions (e.g. Marketing and Medical Affairs) to deliver and build the evidence pipeline and ensure scientific substantiation for innovation/renovation.

Other key responsibilities:

  • Translate knowledge of disease-related impaired metabolism and nutritional needs of cancer patient into new product/innovation nutritional compositions
  • Provide scientific and nutritional expertise in cross-functional innovation project addressing specific health benefit
  • Drive the generation of new evidence for innovation and/or strengthening of commercialised products
  • Provide overview of evidence with medical nutrition and write nutritional rationale for new innovation
  • Contribute to the regular updating of scientific and nutritional dossiers for existing products
  • Contribute to leverage evidence to commercial functions by presenting and writing in an effective way
  • Contribute to the maintenance and growth of a strong external scientific network.

About You

We are looking for a candidate with:

  • PhD degree in nutrition, physiology or in a biomedical background
  • Strong knowledge in nutrition is a must, with experience and knowledge to the specific field of oncology valued as an advantage
  • >3 years previous experience in a commercial or medical/therapeutic setting is an advantage
  • Flexible and able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment with competing and changing priorities

To be successful in this role you have good communication skills (English) to interact with internal stakeholders and build a network also outside Nutricia Research. Additionally you must have experience in project management and a creative and innovative nature. You are output focused and pragmatic but you are also precise.

About Danone and our mission

Danone is a multinational food company dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible. This mission guides our 2.250 “Danoners” in the Netherlands and more than 100.000 worldwide on an everyday basis.

Nutricia Research is part of Danone. R&D is an important basis of the work we do in nutrition and health. We collaborate with partners, for example in academia, suppliers and healthcare, we aim to identify new nutritional intervention opportunities and develop innovative product forms. Our largest innovation center is located in the Utrecht Science Park, the Netherlands. It is a state-of-the-art center for the development of new nutritional product concepts for Specialized Nutrition. We create products that provide clinically proven health benefits to vulnerable consumers – infants, toddlers, expecting mothers, the elderly and patients.

We Offer

At Danone, we offer a complete package of benefits, with a competitive primary salary and yearly bonus, but also benefits like a premium free pension, 30 days annual leave and several discounts on collective health insurance and even on some of our products.

We believe that each time we eat and drink, we vote for the world we want to live in. This powerful idea is at the heart of the ongoing Food Revolution, a movement which is inspired by people who care about where their food comes from, how it was grown and how it impacts their health and the health of…


We believe that each time we eat and drink, we vote for the world we want to live in. This powerful idea is at the heart of the ongoing Food Revolution, a movement which is inspired by people who care about where their food comes from, how it was grown and how it impacts their health and the health of the planet.

Be innovative and entrepreneurial and the impact you could make might just amaze you. Join our movement for a healthier world. One Planet One Health BY YOU.

Foods & Beverages
Hoofddorp
Active in 2 countries
2,800 employees
50% men - 50% women
Average age is 35 years