Medical Delegate

Job description

POSITION: Medical Delegate

DIVISION: Wyeth Nutrition

L OCATION: Kuwait City

REPORTS TO: Field Operations Manager

Main Purpose of Job

The Medical Delegate is responsible for the ethical detailing of Wyeth Infant 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 Middle East Nutrition in compliance with WHO International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk substitutes, Nestlé Instructions and local country codes.

Major Responsibilities

· 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 their sponsorship meeting, guest lecturer invitation.

· Identify and maintain relevant information on all contacts in assigned territory via master list, including classification on interest and importance, and by regular call cards completion

· Monitor and report to the Medical Field Supervisor on activities of our competitors including new competitor products, communication strategies, etc.

· Maintain proper records and registers of all correspondence and actions undertaken in daily activities.

· Ensure strict adherence and compliance on all activities undertaken to the WHO International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk substitutes and Nestlé Instructions and local country codes.

· Comply with Nestlé's strictest requirements that they will not seek contact with, or give advice to pregnant women, or mothers of infants and young children regarding Infant Formula in their business capacity

Requirements

· 1 – 3 years of experience preferably as Medical Delegate

· Bachelor degree in Pharmaceutical Science, Medicine, Nutrition and Biology

· Bilingual English & Arabic is a must

· Currently residing in Kuwait

· Valid Kuwait driving license

· Demonstrate the ability to build strong relationship with HCPs

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.