Medical Science Liaison - Medical Nutrition; Plains

Position: Medical Science Liaison - Medical Nutrition (Plains)
Medical Science Liaison – Medical Nutrition (Plains)

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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 such as Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more.

We also offer pharmaceutical expertise, providing innovative medicines that prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic‑related diseases.

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 celebrate professional growth and achievements, offering dynamic career paths, robust development opportunities, 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 Nestlé’s credibility as science leaders to win the trust of stakeholders through initiation and execution of high‑level scientific and clinical activities, gathering insights to inform the business and providing expertise to stakeholders and cross‑functional commercial partners.

Residence:
Territory covering , MT, WY, SD, ND, UT, CO, NE, MN, IA and IL.

Key Responsibilities

External Stakeholder Collaboration

• 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.

Medical and Scientific Information & Communication

• 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.

Clinical Trial Support

• 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.

Compliance & Ethical Standards

• Ensure all activities comply with regulatory requirements, company policies, and ethical standards.

• Maintain thorough documentation of interactions with healthcare professionals and stakeholders.

Experience & Education Requirements

Healthcare Professional Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree: MD, Pharm

D, Nurse Practitioner with DNP or PhD in relevant field (e.g., gastroenterology, gut microbiome, infectious disease).

Professional Experience

• 5+ years direct patient care, clinical research, or therapeutic area (gut microbiome, primary care, long‑term care, gastroenterology, or infectious disease).

• Pharmaceutical or Health Care Industry experience preferred.

Academic & Research Involvement

• Previous involvement in academic or research settings preferred.

Professional Relationships

• Established relationships within medical and scientific communities, recognized for expertise in gut microbiome, gastroenterology, or infectious disease.

Travel Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel 60–70% of the time to meet stakeholders and attend events.

Licensing

• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required to facilitate travel.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization, facilitating collaboration across functions.

• Comprehensive understanding of healthcare landscape, including trends, regulations, and stakeholder dynamics (Gastroenterology, Infectious Disease, Microbiome, Health Care Systems).

• Exceptional communication at all…