Early Life Nutrition Expert

Early Life Nutrition Expert

The Early Life Nutrition Expert will play a critical role in supporting the development, evaluation, and communication of our infant food products. This position will leverage expertise in nutrition to ensure our products meet the highest standards of safety, efficacy, and nutritional quality, while adhering to global regulatory guidelines. The specialist will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Development, Medical Affairs, Marketing, and Regulatory Affairs, to translate scientific evidence into practical applications and contribute to the company's mission of providing optimal nutrition for our early life products.

What we ask

• Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in early life nutrition or related field.
• Knowledge of scientific literature, clinical research, and regulatory guidelines.
• Communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Strong analytical skills.

What we offer

• Unique company culture of Dutch heritage and international presence.
• We offer great work life balance, and competitive salary & benefits package so you can enjoy it.
• Competitive pension scheme, holiday allowance of 8%, bonus scheme, flexible working hours and the ability to work from home.
• Diverse training and mentoring programs to help you grow on your own professional journey.
• Exceptional support of cross disciplinary movement within the company to broaden your knowledge and growth paths.
• A friendly and informal working environment, yet professional team members as sparring partners.
• Autonomy and trust to create longer term impact that helps bring better nutrition to the world.
• Free cheese and milk at lunch in the central office, and barista coffee to help you go through your working days with a lot of joy.

Vacancy description

Product Development & Evaluation:

• Provide expert nutritional input during the development and reformulation of infant food products.
• Evaluate scientific literature and clinical studies to support product claims and nutritional adequacy.
• Collaborate with Development to design and implement products for clinical trials and product testing.

Scientific Communication & Education:

• Develop and review scientific communication materials, including product monographs, educational resources, and presentations for healthcare professionals and consumers.
• Provide nutritional expertise and training to internal teams, sales representatives, and external stakeholders.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with global and local regulatory requirements for infant food products.
• Stay up-to-date on current scientific research and regulatory changes.
• Provide nutritional input for regulatory submissions and product labeling.

Medical Affairs Support:

• Collaborate with Medical Affairs to address healthcare professional inquiries and provide scientific support.
• Contribute to the development of medical education programs and initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze current trends.

Staying true to who you really are, that is your starting point at FrieslandCampina. Because it is precisely by embracing our differences that we can grow together. We want to create a working environment that allows all employees to bring their best and authentic selves. If who we are suits you, but you're not sure if you're the best fit for the role, we still encourage you to apply so we can help you find the role that fits you best. FrieslandCampina

Team Details

The Global Team Nutrition within FrieslandCampina company plays a multifaceted role, focusing on the science-backed promotion of infant food benefits. Key areas of their scope include:

1. Scientific research and analysis, conducting and supporting research on the nutritional composition of early life nutrition products and their impact on human health, analyzing scientific literature to provide evidence-based information on dairy's role in a balanced diet.

2. Product development and innovation, collaborating with product development teams to create early life nutrition products that meet evolving consumer needs, ensuring products comply with nutritional guidelines and regulations.

3. Communication, developing materials and campaigns to inform consumers about the nutritional value of infant food, engaging with healthcare professionals and nutritionists to disseminate accurate information.

4. Regulatory affairs, monitoring and responding to changes in infant food regulations and nutritional guidelines, ensuring compliance with labeling requirements and health claims.