Nestlé Ireland – Nutrition & Health
Paediatric Product Specialist – 12 month fixed term contract
Field Based – Ireland: Munster, South Leinster
Salary c.€52k depending on experience + car
Some of our other fantastic benefits
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Potential, discretionary annual bonus
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Generous pension scheme
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12 flexible days on top of 25 days annual holiday entitlement pro rata
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2 paid volunteering days
- A focus on personal development and growth
Although this is a full-time temporary opportunity, please speak to us about what flexibility means to you as we are always open to discuss individual’s flexible working needs, don’t let this stop you from applying.
Position Summary
We are currently looking for a dynamic and motivated Paediatric Product Specialist in Ireland to work as part of a winning team covering Healthcare Practitioners & healthcare organisations with a complete range of infant nutrition products under our SMA brand. The region covers Munster and South Leinster.
A little bit about us
For more than 155 years, our Nutrition & Dairy products have been welcomed into homes around the world, and our long history has established us as the nutritional partner of choice for families and individuals.
We provide a wide range of products and services across every life stage - from newborn to adult - to support lifelong health and well-being for all. Grounded in our deep understanding of today's nutritional challenges and the link between food and health, we leverage our R&D expertise to offer tasty and balanced diets which cater to the different needs of mothers, babies, young children, teens and adults.
Together with like-minded partners, we will continue to be there for everyone, every day, at every stage of life.
Our ecosystem has continued to evolve, with new partnerships to help consumers connect with our brands, and our social platforms provide invaluable support, information, fun and connection for our consumers.
Your impact
As a Paediatric Product Specialist, you will be responsible for compliantly driving recommendation / advocacy / prescriptions for our products, through delivering ethical and science based information, building the image and the role of Nestlé Nutrition products with Health Care Professionals (HCPs) and Healthcare Organisations, within the specified territory.
The Paediatric Product Specialist is the key point of contact between Nestlé Nutrition and the HCPs, being at the centre of the Omnichannel Engagement process, interacting with HCPs and Healthcare customers, deeply understanding their needs and preferred way of engagement.
You will orchestrate all available tools & content to provide accurate and scientific information to HCPs and key Stakeholders both online and off line.
You’ll be responsible for:
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Ensuring that all activities comply with the Nestlé Policy implementing the WHO Code.
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Advocacy: ensure advocacy towards Nestlé Infant Nutrition by delivering credible information and services to all stakeholders: HCIs, HCPs, KOLs and Medical Associations. Apply the acquired skills and incorporate the knowledge on Nestlé products, our competitors, the territory's dynamics, the HCP's profile in the discussion and contribute to long-term, mutually beneficial, trusted relationships.
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Successful HCP engagement: mastering the omnichannel engagement by understanding the needs of each HCP and leveraging all available channels. Orchestrate the personalized support and communication for each HCP to deliver the right content at the right time via the right channel. Permanently improve the efficiency of the engagement (ongoing process) by an analysing the performance of each channel/communication and managing the relevant KPIs.
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Creating a specific territory and then manage the assigned territory in order to grow recommendation versus competition and market share. Consider requirements of individual HCP, different ways of engagement and guidelines set for Master data management, master schedule planning, HCP call rate, call strike rate, HCP coverage, HCP surveys and gathering of data for insights that can drive the marketing and territory action plans. Contribute to the outputs required by these plans with specific focus on hospital usage, HCP and KOL advocacy and recommendation and prescription data as well as execution of Scientific activities.
Your ingredients for success
We are looking for a commercially orientated individual who is passionate about infant nutrition. You may have experience gained as a dietician, a healthcare professional, or within pharmaceuticals, nutrition or paediatrics.
You will have the following skills and experience:
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Science related degree with Nutrition/ Dietetics or Life Sciences
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Comprehensive working knowledge of HSE structures, policies and relevant customer types
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Experience in identifying and working with HCPs and key drivers for developing relationships
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Ability to actively listen to customers' needs and create a positive and mutually beneficial experience, keeping outcomes of babies at the heart of all we do
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Excellent communication and engagement skills both in person and virtual with active listening
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Analytical skills and Dynamic Prioritization: Digital and data literacy with solid decision making skills
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Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills, independent and autonomous, with self-motivation, service and solution orientated.
What you need to know
Advert posting date: 08/05/2026
Advert closing date: 22/06/2026
We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect and we believe that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment allows everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovative thinking.
We’re immensely proud too that Nestlé Ireland is one of only a few companies in Ireland to qualify for and hold Gold Accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We know when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, parents, carers and members of the LGBT+ community. Please let us know if we can provide accommodations to ensure your full participation in the application process.
To find out more about Nestlé’s commitment to DEI: Nestlé's Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
To find out more about your recruitment journey with Nestlé: Recruitment journey | Nestlé UK & Ireland
