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Netherlands
- Permanent Full-Time
- Posted: 11 Mar 2026
Where do you want to work?
About the job
As a Clinical Study Researcher (CSR) within the Early Life Clinical Evidence team, you play a central scientific role in generating high‑quality clinical evidence that underpins our innovations, claims, and scientific leadership in Early Life Nutrition. You will design, guide, and interpret clinical studies across a range of methodologies — from interventional trials to health data projects — ensuring scientific rigor and compliance at every step.
You are passionate about translating rigorous science into impactful, real‑world evidence that supports infants, toddlers, and parents globally.
In this role, you will:
Lead Clinical Study Methodology
- Translate business questions into strong scientific hypotheses and fit‑for‑purpose study designs.
- Develop study rationales, synopses, protocols, and contribute to Statistical Analysis Plans.
- Conduct expert literature reviews and ensure all scientific arguments are grounded in robust evidence.
- Provide early‑stage methodological guidance and feasibility assessments.
Ensure Excellence During Study Execution
- Act as the methodological expert for Clinical Operations, Data Management, Biostatistics, Medical/Safety experts, and cross‑functional partners.
- Support blinded data reviews, protocol deviation assessment, dataset definition, and data validation processes.
- Safeguard compliance with ICH‑GCP, Danone’s Clinical Study Policy, and internal SOPs.
Drive Data Interpretation & Reporting
- Collaborate with statisticians to analyze and interpret study data.
- Lead or contribute to Clinical Study Reports (CSRs), internal evidence summaries, and scientific communication materials.
- Support publications, abstracts, and conference presentations.
Collaborate Cross‑Functionally
- Partner closely with Medical Affairs, LS&I, Regulatory, Product Development, Market Access, and Digital Health.
- Represent your studies in governance forums and provide clear, meaningful insights to senior stakeholders.
Build Clinical Evidence Capability
- Contribute to continuous improvement of clinical evidence standards.
- Support the development and refinement of methodology SOPs, templates, decision frameworks, and quality systems.
About you
Education & Experience
- MSc or PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Nutrition, Epidemiology, Clinical Research, or a related life‑science field.
- Experience in clinical study methodology across design → execution → analysis → reporting phases.
- Understanding of Early Life Nutrition or pediatric research is a strong advantage.
- Familiarity with ICH‑GCP and clinical governance processes.
- Strong scientific writing and analytical skills.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent critical thinking and scientific reasoning.
- Ability to translate complex scientific concepts into clear actions and study plans.
- Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
- Proactive, collaborative mindset with a drive to continuously improve evidence generation.
About Danone
At Danone we are committed to our mission “bringing health, through food to as many people as possible”. We are working together to make sure that our brands, like Nutricia and Nutrilon, create real benefits for people, communities and the planet. You will be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world. Being B Corp means to be part of a select movement of companies verified to be meeting the highest standards of social and environmental criteria and using business as a force for good. One Planet. One Health.
Our state-of-the-art research and innovation center builds bridges between food and science and is global in reach, founded on over 125 years of experience in life & food science, technology and user experience and is at the forefront of pioneering advances in specialized nutrition.
We offer:
All Danoners receive a complete package of benefits. This includes a competitive salary and yearly bonus, a premium free pension, 30 days of annual leave (with the opportunity to purchase more) and you will receive a monthly health care allowance. In addition, you can get discount on your gym membership, and we offer initiatives focused on nutrition, physical, and mental health. We provide continuous learning opportunities through workshops, online courses and training sessions.
We put people at the center of everything we do. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and ideas to the table – the impact you could make might surprise you. We are committed to embrace diversity, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA.
What's next:
It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of 25 March. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.
Need more information? Please contact Robin Hiariej
* All applications will be considered for a vacancy without discrimination based on ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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