R&D Innovation Insights Intern

At Nestlé Nutrition, our mission is to nurture a Healthier Generation. We aim to achieve this by leading the way in Research and Development of science proven nutrition solutions and by partnering with parents and healthcare professionals around the world. From pre-conception to adulthood, we are widening our reach and opening up new opportunities across the lifelong nutrition journey.

Position Snapshot

Location: Konolfingen, Switzerland

Company: Nestlé Product & Technology Center (NPTC) Nutrition

Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%

Type of contract: Internship, 6 months

Start date: ASAP

Deadline for applications: 01.10.2025

What We Offer At Nestlé

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Opportunities to have an impact and contribute to your team’s success

Endless learning opportunities and enriching experiences

Strong mentorship for your professional growth

Position Summary

Nestlé’s Product Technology Center in Konolfingen is a global hub for innovation in Nutrition, driving the development of new products, processes, and packaging for markets worldwide. As an Innovation Insights Intern part of the Front-End Innovation team, you will contribute to early-stage innovation by exploring consumer needs, behaviors, and trends. Working across all Nestlé Nutrition categories, you’ll help transform insights into ideas that shape the future of nutrition, bringing meaningful solutions to families around the world.

A Day in the Life of an Innovation Insights Intern

• Support the design and execution of qualitative and quantitative consumer research (e.g., concept tests, pack tests, shopper insights)
• Assist in the analysis of research results and preparation of presentations for cross-functional teams
• Participate in ideation sessions and workshops with R&D, marketing, and strategy teams
• Help monitor consumer trends and social listening to identify emerging opportunities
• Collaborate with internal teams and external research partners across global markets
  
  

What Will Make You Successful

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in marketing, psychology, social sciences, business, or a related field
• Passion for understanding consumer behavior and translating it into actionable insights
• Strong analytical and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Curiosity, open-mindedness, and a proactive attitude
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Familiarity with basic statistics and market research methodologies is a plus
• Fluency in English; German and/or French are considered assets
  
  

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At Nestlé Research and Development in Konolfingen near Bern / Switzerland, we develop for Nestlé worldwide, new products, processes and packaging concepts for a broad range of products of our Nutrition, Dairy, Health Science and Coffee businesses. In addition, we also provide technical assistance to our factories.