Senior Specialist - Regenerative Agriculture

As a Senior Specialist, Regenerative Agriculture you will join Nestlé Research, the science‑driven arm of the world's leading food and beverage company. Based in Vers‑chez‑les‑Blanc, Switzerland, the permanent role works on a hybrid schedule and focuses on advancing regenerative practices for coffee and cocoa value chains, helping the business meet its sustainability and climate objectives. In this position you will set scientific priorities, steer a portfolio of research projects and turn those findings into practical, field‑ready solutions. You will coordinate trials, manage budgets and ensure rigorous governance while fostering collaborations with internal researchers, agronomists, operations teams, market units and external partners. Communicating clear insights and recommendations to influence decisions and accelerate impact will be a core part of your daily work. The role requires a solid research background in agronomy, ideally a PhD or equivalent experience, with a focus on sustainable coffee and cocoa production. You must be able to translate scientific results into actionable solutions and manage research projects from concept through delivery. Effective collaboration across research, business, operations and external networks is essential, as is fluent communication in English and Spanish, with working proficiency in French. Nestlé offers flexible hybrid working, generous paid holidays, learning and development programmes, performance‑based bonuses, health‑care contributions and strong pension support. The team operates globally, connecting experts and resources across regions, and values creative, bold thinking combined with a respectful, positive mindset. The location provides a scenic Swiss setting with easy access to both office and field environments. What the role asks for: - PhD or equivalent research experience in agronomy - Experience with sustainable coffee and cocoa systems - End‑to‑end research project management expertise - Fluency in English (spoken and written) - Fluency in Spanish (spoken and written) - Working proficiency in French - Knowledge of integrated pest management (nice‑to‑have) - Knowledge of soil fertility management (nice‑to‑have)