Medical Affairs Specialist

Job description

Medical Affairs Specialist – Nestlé Health Sciences
(12 month Parental Leave contract)
Mulgrave VIC

Explore your potential. Enjoy quality leadership. Be valued for your skills.


· Work with world-class scientifically researched products & passionate collaborative teams
· Excellent opportunity to expand your skills and access continuous professional development
· Part time 3 days per week with flexible working arrangement available.

Your Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced dietitian to join our Medical Affairs team. As the Medical Affairs Specialist, you will report to the Medical Affairs Manager, and will be responsible for working with marketing and sales teams to provide professional, evidence-based advice and training on nutrition related matters relating to the Nestlé Health Science product portfolio, in order to strengthen the clinical credibility of brands, enhancing competitiveness for business platforms and growing sales.

In addition you will be responsible for:

· Working with healthcare professionals to understand their needs with regards to nutritional support products
· Responding to nutrition-related queries from both external and internal customers/consumers
· Contributing to the development and review of Nestlé Health Science materials, including websites
· Developing training presentations for field force to use externally
· Delivering presentations to external organisations and healthcare professionals as needed
About You
In order to be successful, you will have:
· Minimum of 2+ years of experience as a dietitian
· Tertiary qualification in Dietetics and eligibility for membership of DAA and APD status
· Exceptional written communication skills and experience in reviewing scientific research and writing for different audiences
· Demonstrated knowledge of FSANZ Food Standards Code
· Flexibility in working hours, to travel and be away overnight to attend conferences on occasion
· Experience in a corporate or food industry environment (advantageous)
· Experience in education/training with strong presentation delivery would be highly regarded

Our Story
Our leading health and nutrition brand portfolio encompasses tailored health and wellness solutions by brands such as Sustagen and Optifast.

Nutrition has been at the heart of our philosophy at Nestlé for more than 150 years. Nestlé Health Science (NHS) aims to be the market leader in specialised nutrition solutions that enhance consumer health and well-being. We provide a range of nutritional products into hospital, aged-care, pharmacy, grocery and route channels.

This is an opportunity to be part of a global brand, with strong growth product portfolio, while translating your dietetics knowledge into the commercial setting and keeping your clinical skills current through continuous professional development.

Nestlé can offer you a compelling sense of purpose, a collaborative culture, and a fulfilling career journey – today and tomorrow. If you want to experience why ‘There's More to Life at Nestlé' click “apply now” to submit your application.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and have permanent residency.

For more information please visit our website @ www.nestle.com.au/careers or Our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/nestle-s-a-

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