On behalf of NESTLÉ Nutrition, we are searching for the MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS MANAGER ITALY .
Main Purpose of the Job:
Reporting to the Regional Head of Nutrition South Europe, the candidate – supported by a team of two people – will develop and lead the medical strategy to sustain the business and win in the market.
The candidate will develop and reinforce Nestlé Nutrition's medical and scientific positioning with KOLs, medical and scientific bodies, and HCPs.
The candidate will enhance scientific knowledge and messaging capabilities within the market to ensure that the business remains credible and competitive.
The role is also responsible for Code Compliance.
Main Responsibilities
* Develop the medical strategy in line with the market business strategy and the Global and Local Medical Affairs strategy.
* Drive the flawless and timely execution of this strategy.
Medical & Scientific Support
Provides scientific support for internal stakeholders for innovation, renovation, registration (e.g., involved and works closely with the brand team to develop informational, educational, and nutritional marketing materials, and is responsible for their review and approval). Supports local regulatory teams in providing scientific substantiation for product innovation, renovation, claims generation, and registration.
Key Opinion Leader and Institutional & Professional Association Collaboration
In line with local regulations, responsible for identifying, engaging, and building relationships with medical and scientific stakeholders; facilitating scientific activities through building an effective speaker pool to promote scientific concepts; reviewing and approving medical grants to KOLs and medical associations where applicable, in line with internal and external codes and regulations. Coordinates participation in important medical congresses and other medical association events in the market.
Medical Education
Responsible for designing and implementing medical educational programs and scientific events for healthcare professionals in line with local regulations. Develops internal educational and training programs related to nutritional and brand concepts, and scientific positioning of products for internal stakeholders.
Code Compliance
Ensures BU and market adherence to the Code Management system, European Guidelines, and local codes to ensure all market activities and materials are compliant.
Qualifications and Experience
* University degree in Scientific Subjects or Medicine.
* A minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role within a multinational or well-structured environment in Pharma, Medical Devices, Healthcare, or Nutritional/Dietary Supplements.
* Strong business and commercial acumen.
* Strong strategic and leadership skills in a matrix environment.
* Results-focused with a proven track record of building strong networks of external and internal experts.
* Successful leadership of diverse teams and creating a high-performance culture.
Place of work: Assago (MI). Nestlé facilitates work-life harmony through flexible time management and smart working policies.
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