Medical Affairs Manager

Job Description

Are you looking to join a Dynamic, Passionate and Driven Team?

We have an exciting new role in our Nestle Health Science (NHS) team for a Medical Affairs Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for;

1. Creating and activating evidence to differentiate NHSc brands by providing medical insight, guidance, strategy and medical reviews;
2. Translating science to educate internal and external stakeholders;
3. Engaging stakeholders to gain insights and shape the market.

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.

Reporting directly to the NHSc Business Executive Officer, you will be an integrated partner responsible for developing and maintaining strategic relationships and partnering with Scientific Associations, Healthcare professionals, GPs and Key opinion leaders.

Working closely with Marketing Leads, Clinical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs and Sales teams you will drive implementation. Some key responsibilities include:

• Liaising / Partnering with external Stakeholders (e.g. KOLs, experts, Scientific Associations and Patient Associations) to drive business strategy
• Sharing within NHSc of relevant insights gathered to inform development and commercialization
• Shape local and national pathways, protocols and guidelines though education and research.
• Develop, guide and deliver medical education internally and externally.
• Develop, guide and write scientific publications and medical communications
• Evaluate evidence and translate the science to support products and categories
• Proactively seek relevant evidence/ insights /facts by attending congresses, keeping abreast of the literature, and through patient and stakeholder engagement.
• Inform commercial strategy throughout product lifecycle to support adoption
• Monitor and communicate internally competitors’ activities
• Provide medical, scientific aspects for all relevant platforms, including digital

Be a core partner in the I&R process to ensure patients’ need and HCPs expectation

• The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Possess strong (Life Science (Healthcare/Nutrition/Dietetics/Pharmaceuticals/Food Technology) experience and knowledge.
• Qualifications as Medical doctor, dietitian or PHD, minimum master’s degree.
• High-level business acumen and Excellent interpersonal skills (approachable, positive, motivated, resilient)
• Exceptional written communication skills and experience in reviewing scientific research and writing for different audiences
• Strong Leadership skills to be able effectively partnership with your key stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure and have effective time management and multitasking skills.
• Ability to present information and communicate effectively with a variety of teams and individuals from different cultures and nationalities.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and have Permanent Residency.

Nestlé Health Science aims to be the market leader in specialised nutrition solutions that enhance consumer health and wellbeing. We provide a range of nutritional products into hospital, aged care, community, pharmacy, grocery and route channels. This is an opportunity to develop your career as part of a global brand, with strong growth product portfolio, while translating your knowledge into the commercial setting and keeping your clinical skills current. Our inclusive and high performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our 5,000-strong Oceania workforce.