Education Specialist

Colgate-Palmolive Company; Lazio; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Health and welfare programs

Company devices

Role-specific benefits

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company is seeking an Italy Education Specialist to represent science in the market, engaging with academia, KOLs, and scientific associations. You will develop and deliver educational programs for Italy to educate dental professionals, healthcare stakeholders, and students, driving brand trust and usage.

You will present research insights at universities, congresses, and webinars, while collaborating with the Scientific Affairs team to tailor content for local needs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Science or Dental Hygiene required.
• Master’s/PhD in life sciences is a plus.
• Experience engaging with professionals and/or KOLs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relations with KOLs and academic institutions.
• Deliver scientific content at universities, congresses, and webinars.
• Support adapting scientific materials for local market needs.
• Plan influencer interactions and secure long-term relationships.
• Travel 50-60% of the time.

Skills

Scientific communication

KOL engagement

Public speaking

Digital tools

Fluent Italian

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Science or Dental Hygiene

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in life sciences (plus)

Tools

Presentation software

Remote communication tools

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number #176476 - Roma, Lazio, Italy

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name! Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Italy Education Specialist

In this role, you will be the scientific representative of the company, building relationships with academia, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and scientific associations. Develops & delivers educational programming for Italy towards future and practicing dental professionals to drive brand awareness, recommendation, trust & usage of consumer and professional products. By engaging with stakeholders, you'll support clinical evidence dissemination and enhance Colgate's reputation in oral health. You'll communicate product and research insights by delivering presentations to dental professionals and students at universities, congresses, and webinars.

Job Purpose

• Establish and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders and experts of academic institutions and scientific associations within the oral health and dental area
• Deliver scientific and educational content through engaging talks and presentations to dental professionals, students, and other healthcare professionals in educational events across universities, dental congresses, and digital webinars
• Support the Scientific Affairs team in adapting scientific materials and presentation content for local market needs and educational event
• Help elevate our content segmentation & delivery to key targets in the digital space
• Stay updated on the latest scientific developments in the field of oral health and hygiene and provide scientific support for internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain and update scientific content of educational presentations based on local market needs and audience
• Plans and executes interaction with relevant influencer targets to secure long-term sustainable relationships
• Conduct scientific training of the local sales force
• Collect key field intelligence regarding novel scientific advances and educational requirements across the oral health sector
• Travel: 50-60% of the time

Knowledge & Skills

• Level of Education: Bachelor’s degree in Life Science or Dental Hygiene. Master's degree (e.g., CTF, pharmacy, dentistry) or Ph.D. in life sciences is a plus.
• Years of Experience (range): Minimum of 3 years of solid experience in a field position engaging with practicing professionals and/or KOLs; previous work experience in the pharma or MD industry or oral health industry (e.g., medical science liaison) is a plus.
• Knowledge of the Italian professional/dentist business and academic network is a plus.
• Work experience showcasing excellent scientific communication skills is a must-have; engagement with larger audiences is a plus.
• Superb communication, negotiation and influencing skills across diverse targets with differing backgrounds and needs
• Work experience with interactive remote and digital communication tools is a must.
• Digital savviness & eagerness to learn and drive change, especially regarding digital and remote presentation & engagement tools.
• Excellent understanding of science, a passion for learning & teaching is a must.
• Fluent Italian; very good level of English.

Compensation and Benefits

Expected Gross Annual Salary Range: € 42,500 – €49,400 gross per year

This position is offered under a permanent employment contract.

The role is governed by the applicable Italian National Collective Bargaining Agreement (“CCNL”) Chemical Industry, including the relevant job classification and economic provisions applicable to the position.

The initial compensation within the above range will be determined on the basis of objective, transparent and gender-neutral criteria, including professional experience, skills and competencies, qualifications, scope of responsibilities, role requirements, location, applicable CCNL classification and internal company policies.

Subject to role eligibility and applicable company policy, employees may also be eligible to participate in variable compensation programs tied to company and/or individual performance, including an annual target bonus opportunity.

Benefits

In addition to the rights and benefits provided under applicable law and the relevant CCNL, employees may be eligible, depending on role and company policy, for supplementary benefits, which may include meal vouchers or reimbursement, insurance coverage, company devices, health and welfare programs, and additional role-specific benefits.

Detailed information regarding compensation, benefits, applicable employment terms and job classification will be provided during the recruitment process and, where applicable, in the employment documentation.

Colgate-Palmolive is committed to equal pay for equal work or work of equal value. Recruitment, hiring, compensation and career progression criteria are applied in accordance with objective, transparent, non-discriminatory and gender-neutral principles, in compliance with applicable Italian and EU pay transparency legislation.

Candidates will not be asked to disclose their current or previous remuneration, and such information will not be sought, directly or indirectly, during the recruitment or hiring process.

Location: Italy, Rome

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