Nutrition Officer

Mankind Pharma; Kolkata District, Mumbai; On-site; INR 400,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Mankind Pharma is seeking a Nutrition Officer for field-based work across multiple cities in India, including Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, and more. The role focuses on nutrition science, counselling, and engagement with KOLs and healthcare professionals.

The position requires travel across the assigned territory, strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, and adherence to high ethical standards. Relevant nutrition qualifications and field experience are essential.

Qualifications

• MSc in Nutrition or BSc with 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Field-based role requiring travel across the assigned territory.
• Strong understanding of nutrition science and clinical nutrition.
• Experience in nutrition counselling and HCP engagement.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage leading nutritionists, dietitians, clinical nutrition experts, and KOLs in the territory.
• Build and maintain relationships with nutrition professionals through educational engagements.
• Share approved scientific information and product evidence with healthcare professionals.
• Coordinate expert meetings, roundtables, and advisory discussions.
• Conduct nutrition counselling camps at HCP clinics and coordinate logistics with sales.
• Provide dietary guidance and reinforce physician recommendations.
• Document counselling interactions and follow-up requirements.
• Coordinate with sales, marketing, and nutrition sciences teams to execute territory plans.
• Maintain records of KOL engagements and counselling outcomes.

Skills

Nutrition science

Clinical nutrition

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

M.Sc. Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics / Applied Nutrition / Food & Nutrition Science

B.Sc. Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics / Applied Nutrition / Food & Nutrition Science

Job description

JOB RESPONSIBILITY

Designation: Nutrition Officer

Department: Sales & Marketing

Job Location: Mumbai / Navi Mumbai / Kolkata / Chennai / Bengaluru / Hyderabad / Delhi / Noida / Gurgaon / Ghaziabad

Important Note: This is a Field based role. Candidates should be willing to travel across the assigned territory.

Qualification

M.Sc. Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics/Applied Nutrition/Food & Nutrition Science OR B.Sc. Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics/Applied Nutrition/Food & Nutrition Science with 2-3 years of experience

Required Skill Set & Experience

• Strong understanding of nutrition science, clinical nutrition and functional ingredients
• Strong collaborator across cross-functional teams
• Effective communicator and presenter
• Well-versed with MS Office
• Relevant experience in clinical nutrition, dietetics, nutrition counselling and Health Care Professional (HCP) engagement

Job Responsibility

• Identify, map, and engage leading nutritionists, dietitians, clinical nutrition experts, and relevant KOLs in the assigned territory
• Build and maintain relationships with leading nutritionists, dietitians, and KOLs through regular scientific discussions and educational engagements
• Share approved scientific information, product evidence, and educational material with healthcare professionals
• Coordinate expert meetings, scientific roundtables, advisory discussions, and educational initiatives
• Conduct nutrition counselling camps at HCP's clinic - coordinate camp schedules, venue required counselling resources with sales team
• Provide appropriate dietary guidance and reinforce recommendations made by the treating physician
• Document counselling interactions, attendance, key nutritional concerns, and follow-up requirements
• Coordinate with sales, marketing, and nutrition sciences teams to ensure effective implementation of territory plans
• Maintain accurate records of KOL engagements, camp activities, counselling outcomes, and stakeholder feedback

Must-have:

• Strong commitment with zero deviation to ethics and compliance
• Open to field work
• Adaptive mindset to changing environment
• Commitment to performance

CTC

4.0 - 4.5 Lacs/Annum.

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