Job Description

Nestlé is seeking an experienced and scientifically driven Field Medical Advisor to support its Infant Nutrition business. This role is responsible for strengthening evidence-based medical and scientific communication, building trusted relationships with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders, and promoting scientific excellence in infant nutrition.

The successful candidate will serve as a credible source of nutrition science knowledge for field teams, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders while ensuring strict compliance with all applicable industry and company guidelines.

Eligibility Criteria

Education

Minimum MBBS or Doctor of Pharmacy (DPharm)
Additional qualification such as MBA and/or Diploma in Nutrition will be an advantage

Experience

5–7 years of relevant experience in medical affairs, scientific communication, KOL engagement, or infant/child nutrition
Strong knowledge of medical sciences and nutrition
Experience working with infant nutrition field teams or equivalent healthcare-focused roles is preferred

Key Responsibilities

Medical & Scientific Communication

Strengthen evidence-based scientific and medical communication across Infant Nutrition initiatives
Serve as a trusted scientific resource for healthcare professionals, KOLs, and internal teams
Review scientific literature and provide accurate responses to medical and nutrition-related queries
Validate and communicate scientific messages in a compliant and effective manner

Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain professional relationships with healthcare professionals, healthcare institutions, pharmacists, nurses, and key opinion leaders
Support compliant scientific interactions and educational engagements
Address product-related scientific queries and communicate Nestlé Infant Nutrition’s scientific position

Training & Capability Development

Conduct scientific training sessions and knowledge-sharing activities for field teams
Enhance field-force capabilities through product knowledge updates and scientific education
Support workshops, conferences, symposia, roundtables, and professional development programs

Planning & Reporting

Plan field visits, stakeholder engagements, and scientific activities
Maintain records and reports related to KOL engagement and scientific initiatives
Monitor industry trends and competitive scientific activities
Track progress and follow-up actions to ensure objectives are achieved

Compliance & Governance

Ensure strict adherence to the WHO Code, Local Code, Nestlé Instructions, and company policies
Handle scientific materials, literature, and company assets responsibly
Maintain ethical and compliant professional conduct in all interactions
Avoid direct or indirect business contact with pregnant women and mothers of infants and young children

Success Indicators

Completion of planned field visits and stakeholder engagements
Effective execution of scientific and educational activities
Strong KOL relationship management and development
Timely delivery of scientific updates and training programs
Accurate reporting and follow-up on scientific initiatives
Consistent compliance with regulatory and company requirements

Why Join?

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to advancing infant nutrition science, collaborate with leading healthcare professionals, and play a key role in strengthening scientific credibility within the healthcare community.

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