Nutrition Scientist, Unilever Wellbeing

Job Title: Nutrition Scientist – Wellbeing Collective

Business Function: R&D

Location: UK (Port Sunlight, Kingston, or 100VE)

JOB PURPOSE

The Nutrition Scientist will play a critical role in the Nutritional Sciences and Innovation International team (Europe and Americas).  They will be responsible for providing 1) key support for ingredient substantiation (claims and evidence generation). The Nutrition Scientist will provide subject matter expertise in nutritional sciences for hydration and the VMS category across different innovation activities and 2) Nutrition Education to the Global Health and wellbeing team.

The role requires the ability to translate science into differentiated and meaningful business applications.  Strong people and networking skills and a true passion for innovation also required. The role reports to Manager of Nutrition Science, Nutritional Sciences and Innovation, Wellbeing and will interface with the Global and Regional H&W teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead

• Identify and define global and local claims for the Wellbeing category
• Develop Nutrition Education Content for the International the Wellbeing Team, The Collectives and external customers
• Identify and validate new ingredients to be used across the Wellbeing portfolio
• Be the nutrition expert in project contexts by translating vitamins, minerals and supplements/VMS nutrition science into compelling consumer communication (storytelling/claims/demos) and product opportunities in line with global and regional demands and values working closely with the Wellbeing international teams and local regulatory and legal partners
• Interact with internal stakeholders to optimize transfer of new scientific insights
• Develops scientific positions and viewpoints relevant to the business
• Anticipates and manages potential business issues by predicting and responding to external scientific developments in the field

Support (within the broader NS&I/ International team)

• Support evidence generation activities including clinical and pre-clinical model (in vitro human cell models)
• Support identification and relationship building of Key Opinion Leaders and other scientific engagement activities such as Advisory Boards, Symposiums at Scientific Congress, etc.
• Support to maintain the Global Ingredient and Claims Database

ALL ABOUT YOU

• Master’s degree required (PhD or RD preferred) in nutrition science, food science, dietetics or similar discipline.

• Relevant years of industry experience in a healthcare, consumer goods, food or pharmaceutical company
• Experience working in different international markets

• Broad knowledge of Nutrition and Health Science
• Ability to translate nutrition science into consumer relevant propositions, claims and communication
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to present information in a clear and concise manner to senior management
• Networking and stakeholder management 
• Attention to detail, excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to think flexibly in order to meet constantly shifting priorities and timelines and to independently provide solutions to issues.
• Problem-solving, troubleshooting skills and ability to find creative solutions
• Ability to work successfully in a ‘team-based’ environment
• Ability to manage external collaborations and projects

NOTES

About Unilever

Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. Unilever has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Dove, Tresemme, Lynx, Lifebuoy, Shea Moisture, Persil, Domestos, Ben & Jerry’s, Magnum, Marmite, The Vegetarian Butcher, Graze and Pot Noodle.

Faced with the challenge of climate change and the need for human development, we want to move towards a world where everyone can live well and within the natural limits of the planet. That’s why our purpose is ‘to make sustainable living commonplace’  

ONLY IF ADVERTISED @ 100VE

Location

In 2020, Unilever announced the intention to build a new sustainable campus site in Kingston, London to house the employees who currently work in 100 Victoria Embankment in Blackfriars ("100VE"), Lever House in Kingston and Graze in Richmond, the build is due to be complete in early 2025. Most recently, in August 2024, we announced our intention to retain our premises in 100VE until our lease expires in 2027.

We are due to consult with our existing workforce on the new proposal to retain 100VE for the duration of our lease. Therefore, until such a time consultation has concluded as to the retention of our 100VE office, this role will be based in 100 Victoria Embankment until early 2025 and then will move to the Kingston Campus.

What We Offer

Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment.

Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all. 

Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Unilever | Unilever.

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