Medical Delegate

Job description / Role

Nestlé Nutrition, a global company in the Nestlé Group, helps to enhance peoples' lives through science-based nutrition products and services for consumer groups with specific nutritional needs. Our brands include Nestlé and Gerber Maternal and Infant Nutrition, PowerBar and Musashi Performance Nutrition and Jenny Craig weight management.

Company: Nestlé Nutrition

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Job Type: Temporary Position

Position Summary

The Medical Delegate is responsible for the ethical detailing of Nestlé Nutrition products in assigned territory by clearly communicating to medical/paramedical contacts accurate information about these products, their features and benefits and their appropriate use whenever mothers are unable or choose not to breastfeed their babies, and within guidelines as set by Nestlé Nutrition in compliance with WHO International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk substitutes, Nestlé Instructions and local country codes; resulting in advocacy for our branded and unbranded solutions.

A day in the life of

- Promote Nestlé's belief that Breastfeeding is Best for Babies and that Breastfeeding is recommendable over all other feeding alternatives for infants.
- Provide reliable information on infant nutrition and infant feeding practices for medical/paramedical contacts in areas that interest or affect them in their regular practice, according to current cycle detailing objectives and materials, becoming a reference advisor on these topics.
- Participate in the organization and running of Product Knowledge, Nutrition or related topics medical/paramedical scientific meetings including meeting sponsorship, guest lecturer invitation for his/her territory related activities.
- Optimum territory coverage and management including prospection and insights gathering and sharing (i.e. competitive intelligence), through relevant tools/systems like the CRM 2.0.
- Maintain HCP database in CRM and submit reports on time.
- Propose for territory supply of communication and educational material/resources.
- Ensure education and presence of Nestlé Infant Nutrition products/concepts/science in hospitals within territory aiming at improving availability and hospital shares.
- Develop long-term mutually beneficial professional relationships with HCPs and relevant medical decision makers. Engage with HCP's in a variety of ways face to face, seminars, conferences and events. Organization and implementation of key HCP events/seminars in territory.
- Ensure strict adherence and compliance on all activities undertaken to the WHO International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk substitutes and Nestle Instructions and local country codes.
- Gain understanding on which HCPs, HCIs, organizations and governmental bodies is influencing education of HCPs and mothers in our area of expertise and responsibility, allowing a proper prospecting.
- Use all acquired knowledge (skills, nutrition, own and competitor products and activities, territory dynamics etc.) to differentiate our value offers from competitors resulting in increased advocacy.

Requirements

What will make you successful

- An Educational Degree in Pharmaceutical Science /Medicine/Nutrition/Biology or similar field.
- Previous experience as a Medical Delegate would be desirable.
- Knowledge of Nestlé Nutrition Products or Infant Nutrition in general would be desirable.
- Ability to work independently and proactively.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to build engagement & commitment (via Influencing).
- A valid UAE Driving License would be preferable.

Nestlé is 308,000 people strong and are driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. With more than 91.4 billion CHF in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic international working environment with constant opportunities for development.

About the Company

Nestle with headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland was founded in 1866 by Henri Nestle and is today the world's biggest food and beverage company. Sales for 2006 were CHF 98.5 bn, with a net profit of CHF 9 bn. We employ around 265,000 people and have factories or operations in almost every country in the world.

The Company's strategy is guided by several fundamental principles. Nestle's existing products grow through innovation and renovation while maintaining a balance in geographic activities and product lines. Long-term potential is never sacrificed for short-term performance. The Company's priority is to bring the best and most relevant products to people, wherever they are, whatever their needs, throughout their lives.