Job Description

Medical Affairs Manager, Health Care Provider

Position Snapshot

Business area:

Nestle Health Science

Location: Remote

A little bit about us

Nestle Health Science is an innovative company engaged in advancing the role of nutritional therapy to improve the management of health for consumers, patients and our partners in healthcare. Our intent is to bring forward nutritional therapies that have proven clinical and health economic value and improve the quality of people's lives. We will support your personal growth with a people-focused culture and a flexible and diverse working environment.

What to Expect:

We are looking for a Medical Affairs Manager to support the Health Care Provider (HCP) channel, reporting into the Senior Manager of Medical Affairs, Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS). The main function of this role is to work internally as a coordinated partner in strategic business decisions, while maintaining an external focus as a credible scientific partner with key stakeholders. As a Medical Affairs Manager supporting the HCP channel you will be working closely with the Genestra and Pure Encapsulations brand managers and related regulatory partners. You will be involved in strategic planning and work collaboratively with the Medical Affairs Manager supporting Retail.

A day in the life:

Participate with field sales team (Territory Managers (TMs) in clinically focused interactions to help advance scientific exchange and support the evidence-based needs of the customer Identify, engage and manage field-based relationships with medical and scientific participants including key Health Care Provider customers and KOLs Collect and communicate insights from the field to advise business activities Address medical and scientific inquiries from external customers, Health Care Providers, and internal collaborators Participate in national and international workshops/ conferences as assigned Develop scientific education and training in collaboration with the Sales Force Excellence team, and deliver internally to sales field force and internal business. Supports TMs with clinical and scientific knowledge and perspective by training and developing their clinical knowledge and skills to help them improve selling opportunities. Develop and implement regional/field based and/or sales initiated external medical education programs/scientific events for healthcare professionals aimed at helping improve clinical outcomes and advance/deliver business strategies. Lead a team of Medical Advisors to support execution of education initiatives

Role Requirements

Naturopathic Doctor, Registered Dietitian with masters level or equivalent experience, Medical Degree, MSc, or PhD in nutritional sciences is required Adult education/training experience is valuable Strong leadership skills and critical thinking; able to assume strategic lead role for medical affairs in project team. Minimum 3-years clinical patient-care experience is preferable Involvement in academic / research is preferable A background in Medical Scientific Liaison work is beneficial Acquired in-depth clinical understanding of a complete health approach and practical utilization of supplements to improve clinical results Strong understanding of the Canadian Health Care Provider channel and Canadian Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements consumer

Preferred Skills

Worked in a matrix environment Excellent interpersonal skills both verbal and written; presentation skills to small and large groups of professionals; digital literacy; Sales experience an asset

Benefits:

Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment Company matched pension plan Four weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays) Flexible and hybrid work arrangements Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement Bonus eligibility Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender-affirming procedures Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption Up to 50% off - Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories Access to the Discount Company store with Nestle, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)

What you need to know

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don't delay in submitting your application.



Nestle Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.



If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestle will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.



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