Nutrition Specialist - Mardan

Nestlé; Mingora; On-site; PKR 670,000 - 1,116,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé in Pakistan is seeking a Nutrition Specialist – Infant Nutrition to partner with healthcare professionals, delivering science-based information and ensuring compliance with WHO and local codes.

The role focuses on conducting structured engagements, executing territory plans, and coordinating scientific activities while maintaining CRM records and monitoring market dynamics.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in nutrition or pharmaceutical detailing.
• Strong ability to build and influence relationships with healthcare professionals.
• Ability to plan, execute and report scientific engagements with compliance.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with healthcare professionals through structured engagements.
• Deliver high-quality scientific detailing on infant nutrition per guidelines.
• Position Nestlé as a credible source of information on infant and maternal nutrition.
• Execute territory plans to maximize coverage and impact.
• Drive ethical market share growth within the prescription space.
• Plan and conduct scientific activities (presentations, sessions, roundtables).
• Support participation in medical conferences and professional forums.
• Maintain accurate records of HCP interactions in CRM systems.
• Monitor market dynamics and competitor activity to inform strategy.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align communications and execution.
• Ensure proper handling of company assets and materials.

Skills

Relationship building

Scientific detailing

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Nutrition Specialist

Location: Mardan

Job Type: Full-time

Position Summary

At Nestlé, we are committed to improving quality of life through nutrition. As a Nutrition Specialist – Infant Nutrition, you will serve as a trusted partner to healthcare professionals by providing accurate, science-based information on infant nutrition solutions—strictly aligned with the WHO Code and local regulations.

A Day in the Life of a Nutrition Specialist

• Build strong, value-driven relationships with healthcare professionals (HCPs), including doctors and paramedical staff, through structured engagements
• Deliver high-quality scientific detailing on infant nutrition products, highlighting features, benefits, and appropriate usage in line with compliance guidelines
• Position Nestlé as a credible and preferred source of information on infant and maternal nutrition
• Execute territory plans to ensure optimal coverage, engagement frequency, and impact
• Drive ethical market share growth within the legitimate prescription space (in absence of breastfeeding)
• Plan and conduct scientific activities such as group presentations, speaker sessions, and roundtable discussions
• Support participation in medical conferences and professional forums
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of HCP interactions through CRM systems
• Monitor market dynamics, competitor activities, and prescribing behaviors to provide actionable insights
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment on communication objectives and execution plans
• Ensure proper handling and maintenance of company assets and materials

Compliance & Ethics

• Strict adherence to the WHO Code and Local Code of Breast Milk Substitutes is mandatory
• No direct or indirect engagement with pregnant women or mothers of infants in a business capacity
• All activities must align with Nestlé policies and ethical standards

What Will Make You Successful

• Prior experience of 1-2 years in nutrition or pharmaceutical detailing
• Strong ability to build relationships and influence healthcare professionals
• Proven track record of working independently in dynamic and challenging environments
• Experience in organizing scientific engagements or medical activities
• Strong communication, planning, and execution skills
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive and accountable approach

Why Join Us

At Nestlé, you will be part of a purpose-driven organization that values ethics, science, and impact. We offer a collaborative environment where you can grow while contributing to better nutrition and healthier lives.