About the Role
Nestlé is seeking an Assistant Manager, Medical Representation to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is responsible for the ethical detailing of Nestlé Infant Nutrition products. The role ensures healthcare professionals receive accurate information regarding product features, benefits, and appropriate use when breastfeeding is not possible or chosen. Strict adherence to the WHO International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes, Nestlé Instructions, and local country codes is required. The objective is to foster advocacy for Nestlé's infant nutrition solutions.
The Assistant Manager will analyze the market landscape, manage a designated territory, and build relationships with healthcare professionals and institutions. This role is suitable for individuals with a strong scientific background in nutrition or a related field, combined with effective communication and negotiation skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Ethically detail Nestlé Infant Nutrition products to medical and paramedical contacts, providing accurate information on features, benefits, and appropriate use.
- Monitor, collect, and analyze market intelligence data related to the Infant Nutrition market, industry trends, products, competitors, healthcare systems, vendors, and customers.
- Segment prospects (healthcare professionals, institutions, and pharmacies), define territories, develop strategic plans, and schedule visits for effective territory coverage.
- Promote Nestlé's purpose, values, and principles, and deliver information on infant nutrition and feeding practices to healthcare professionals.
- Manage requests from the healthcare system, such as providing continuing medical education and equipment, to foster responsible relationships.
- Maintain accurate records of data and field activity outcomes for analysis and evidence of decisions.
- Ensure strict adherence and compliance with the WHO International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes, Nestlé Instructions, and local country codes in all activities.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A strong background in Clinical Dietetics, Nutrition, Biochemistry, or Pharmacy.
- Must possess a car and a valid driver's license.
- Strict adherence and compliance with the WHO International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes, Nestlé Instructions, and local country codes in all activities undertaken.
Required Skills
- Clinical Dietetics
- Nutrition
- Biochemistry
- Pharmacy
- Excellent communication skills in both English and Arabic
- Negotiation skills
- Exceptional ability to advise, persuade, and negotiate to drive performance towards set goals.
Previous experience in the Nutrition Field is considered a plus.
Work Environment and Details
This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 0-1 years of experience. Nestlé is the company hiring for this Assistant Manager, Medical Representation role.
