Company: Nestle Infant Nutrition   

Location: Klerksdorp
Qualification: Science related degree with Physiology/ Nutrition/ Medicine/Biology/ Pharmacology/Nursing/ Nutrition science related field with Physiology as a major.
Experience: Must have completed community service and 2-3 years’ experience as a Medical Delegate or Medical Sales Representative would be an advantage. Must be fluent in both English and Afrikaans (non-negotiable)
Closing Date: 29 November 2024
 

Position Summary

With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé didn’t become the world’s leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status. We’re now looking for a Medical Delegate to manage Western Cape areas.  

The Medical Delegate will be responsible for ethically and science based building the image of and the role of Nestle Infant and Maternal Nutrition products in the 1st 1000 days, with Health Care Professionals and institutions, within a specified territory, in order to compliantly drive recommendation/advocacy /prescriptions for these products.

A day in the life of...

A Medical Delegate:

• Compliance: Using the Code Management system for the specific market as the guiding document for all daily activities, to assist the leadership team to ensure that all activities within the team and region, comply with the WHO International Code for the marketing of Breastmilk substitutes, Nestle Instructions and the local Code.    
• Advocacy: Ensure increased advocacy towards Nestle Infant Nutrition and Maternal products and Nestle Nutrition services, when detailing to HCP’s and calling in HCI, through applying the acquired skills; incorporating the knowledge of Nestle and competitor products, the territory dynamics and HCP profile in the discussion with the HCP and also contribute to long-term, mutually beneficial relationships during these interactions.
• Manage the assigned territory as per the requirements and guidelines set for Master data management/ HCP classification/ HCP and HCI segmentation, master schedule planning, HCP call rate, call strike rate, HCP surveys and gathering of data for insights that can drive the marketing- and territory action plans.
• The creation and execution of a territory specific action plan to contribute to the outputs required by the national- and regional business plans.

What will make you successful

• Science related degree with Physiology/ Nutrition/ Medicine/Biology/ Pharmacology/Nursing/Food Sciences or other Human- or Nutrition science related field.                                                                                      
• Must have completed their community service and 2-3 years’ experience as a Medical Delegate or similar position would be an advantage.
• Must be registered with health board such as HPCSA
• Fluent in both English and Afrikaans (non-negotiable)
• Valid Driver’s license,
• Pharmaceutical experience (Ideal)
• Can work in a multi-disciplinary team, can interact with people at different levels.
• Be able to work in a team and independently.

We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.