Global Medical Affairs Lead Metabolic Health

Nestlé Health Science was created in 2011 by Nestlé, the leading food and beverage company. We are a unique health science company focused on advancing the role nutrition plays in changing the course of health for consumers, patients and healthcare professionals. Focused on delivering quality-of-life benefits through nutritional solutions, we harness scientific and clinical advances to improve health through managed nutrition. Behind our pioneering company are 3,000 people around the world who are driving breakthroughs and innovating for impact. With a global presence in about 50 markets, we invite you to impact the future of health and your career with us.

**Position Snapshot**

Location: Nestlé Health Science, Lausanne, Switzerland

Company: Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.

Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%

Type of contact: Permanent Contract

**What we offer at Nestlé**

Flexible work policies in terms of core hours and working from home. Please talk to us during the recruitment process about what flexibility could look like for you

Genuine opportunities for career and personal development

Modern “smart office” locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces

Dynamic international working environment

Attractive additional benefits

**Position summary**

Nestlé Health Science is a globally recognized leader in the science of nutrition, with more than 11,000 employees around the world. With a portfolio of science-based consumer health, medical nutrition, vitamin and supplement brands, and pharmaceutical therapies, we are redefining the management of health.

The Global Medical Affairs lead will strategically partner within the medical and scientific community to support innovation, advocate, and educate to advance nutritional, clinical and health practices to make an impact on people’s health and well-being.

This specific position will cover the area of evidence-based nutritional solutions for the management of metabolic health with specific focus on diabetes and obesity.

We offer a dynamic, inclusive, and international working environment with many opportunities across different companies, functions, and regions. Don’t miss the opportunity to join us and work with different teams in an agile and diverse context.

**A day in the life of a Global Medical Affairs Lead**
- Lead and execute medical affairs strategy for Metabolic Health; inform product development and commercialization by contributing relevant insights and medical expertise
- Liaise/Partner with external stakeholders, e.g., key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), patients and industry associations
- Plan, prepare and execute the communication plan for NHSc publications
- Lead and deliver high quality medical education and training to HCPs
- Inform commercial strategy (target patient/consumer and HCP)
- Provide guidance on relevant communication and claims) throughout product lifecycle
- Assess evidence gaps and opportunities to support NHSc products and related services
- Support innovation process to ensure patients’ and consumer needs and centricity and HCPs expectation and relevancy
- Provide medical/scientific training and/or tools and materials to facilitate training in support of the NHSc portfolio

**What will make you successful**
- MD or RD with a PhD with clinical experience in the therapeutic area and strong patient insights.
- Industry Experience in Medical and Scientific Affairs in cardiometabolic and weight management areas.
- Market experience and/or experience of working in an international & multicultural environment
- Experience in technical / scientific writing and communication
- Experience in using scientific and clinical data in a creative and competitive way and simplifying complex concepts and data from R&D to platform and external stakeholders
- Strong scientific background, proven clinical experience and good skills to translate from science to clinical development
- A proven track record in managing external stakeholders, preferably with an established network in the therapeutic area
- Fluent in English, any other language is an asset

Nestlé Health Science is a leader in the science of nutrition, offering an extensive portfolio of science-based consumer health, medical nutrition, pharmaceutical therapies, and vitamin and supplement brands. Headquartered in Switzerland, we have more than 11,000 employees around the world, with products available in more than 140 countries.

Nutrition can be life-transforming for those who need extra support during short
- or long-term medical challenges, and it can enhance the quality of life of those who are already healthy. With an extensive research network providing the foundation for products that can help people to live their healthiest lives, our commitment to science-based products means that we provide nutritional solutions that can make a real difference in the quality of life of customers, patients, and caregivers.

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