NeStep in R&D Events and Engagement

NeStep in R&D Events and Engagement

Company: Nestlé

Location: Lausanne, CH

Function: Research & Product Development

Job Type: Intern

Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Work model: Hybrid
Contract type / duration: Temporary - 12 months

Start date: August 17th, 2026

Be a force for good and take your NeStep with Nestlé

NeStep is a unique 12-month immersive experience at Nestlé in Switzerland for fresh graduates who want to learn fast, grow with purpose and make an impact. From day one, you spend at least half of your time owning one meaningful project, combined with structured learning and continuous mentoring.

As a NeStep Talent in R&D Events & Engagement, you will enable our internal and external audiences to discover our global R&D activities through visits, events and other communication formats, providing our experts with a platform to illustrate the science and innovation behind products. In this role, you will be exposed to many topics across our R&D organization, from fundamental science to product innovation and culinary expertise.

The role is located at our Nestlé Research facility in Lausanne, Switzerland, which employs approximately 1,000 people and is comprised of five Nestlé Institutes: Food Sciences; Health Sciences; Food Safety & Analytical Sciences; Packaging Sciences; and Agriculture Sciences.

A day in the life of a NeStep Talent in R&D Events & Engagement

• Plan, coordinate and execute immersive visits to R&D sites adapted to diverse audiences, such as scientific Key Opinion Leaders, authorities, business partners and media.
• Support and learn about the logistics of event organization.
• Prepare communication material on science and technology at Nestlé for non-scientific audiences.
• Define storylines, props and visual set-ups together with scientific experts for interactive sessions with internal and external visitors.

What will make you successful

• Recent graduate in Communication, Hospitality, Business Administration or a related field.
• Curious about food, science and technology, with an interest in making complex topics engaging and accessible.
• Organized and reliable, with the ability to coordinate several tasks and follow through on details.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to change.
• Collaborative, proactive and detail-oriented, with a positive can-do attitude.
• Good communication and storytelling skills, with the willingness to further develop them through written content and immersive visits.
• Fluent in English and French; any other language would be a plus.

Eligibility criteria

• Being a recent graduate from a Swiss higher education institution (bachelor's or master's degree completed within last 12 months).
• Swiss nationals, EU/EFTA nationals, or C permit holders only.

At Nestlé, we place people at the heart 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)
• Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and coaching
• Paid holidays beyond legal requirements
• Healthcare contribution and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Attractive employee discounts across various products and services
• Potential reward for outstanding contribution

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 a video 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 learn, grow and be a force for good?

Apply now and take your NeStep with Nestlé.