Medical Science Liaison - Microbiome Science (Plains) Medical Science Liaison - Microbiome Science (Plains)

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Minneapolis, MN

7d•$160,000 - $195,000

About The Position

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases. At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers. Position Summary:Field based execution of the global and local medical strategy for fecal microbiota spores (live-brk) to meet NHSc Medical objectives. Develop and reinforce Nestle's credibility as science leaders to win the trust of our stakeholders through the initiation and execution of high level scientific and clinical activities, gathering insights to inform the business and providing scientific expertise to stakeholders and the cross functional commercial partners. The successful candidate must reside in territory, this role will cover: ID, MT, WY, SD, ND, UT, CO, NE, MN, IA and IL.

Requirements

Doctoral Degree: Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), or Nurse Practitioner with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or PhD in a relevant field (e.g., gastroenterology, gut microbiome, infectious disease).
5+ years of experience in direct patient care, clinical research, in therapeutic related area (gut microbiome, primary care, long term care, gastroenterology, or infectious disease)
Pharmaceutical or Health Care Industry experience is preferred.
Established relationships within medical and scientific communities, recognized for credible expertise in gut microbiome, gastroenterology, or infectious disease.
Willingness and ability to travel 60-70% of the time to meet with stakeholders and attend relevant events.
A valid driver’s license and a safe driving record are required to facilitate travel.

Nice To Haves

Previous involvement in academic or research settings is preferred
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrixed organizational structure, facilitating collaboration across various functions and teams.
Comprehensive understanding of the healthcare landscape, including trends, regulations, and stakeholder dynamics (Gastroenterology, Infectious Disease, Microbiome, Health Care Systems).
Exceptional ability to communicate at all organizational levels, including Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) and payer decision-makers.
Strong interpersonal skills with proficiency in written and verbal communication, enabling effective dialogue with diverse audiences.
Proven ability to deliver compelling presentations and educational sessions, effectively conveying complex clinical and non-clinical information.
Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously while fostering teamwork and collaboration.

Responsibilities

Identify, engage, and grow relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and influential healthcare professionals (HCPs)
Develop and implement a KOL engagement plan aligned with medical affairs objectives, encompassing overall business strategic imperatives
Collect and communicate field insights to inform strategic business decisions.
Provide timely and compliant responses to medical and scientific inquiries from external customers, HCPs, and internal stakeholders.
Deliver accurate, unbiased, balanced, and non-misleading scientific information tailored to various audiences.
Identify potential clinical trial investigators and sites and facilitate their engagement in clinical research activities.
Provide scientific support to clinical teams during the execution of clinical trials.
Ensure all activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements, company policies, and ethical standards.
Maintain thorough documentation of interactions with healthcare professionals and stakeholders.

Benefits

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.
Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.
Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com).

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