Product Specialist Sicilia - Nutrition

The Product Specialist is responsible for promoting and ensuring the acceptance and appropriate use of the assigned product portfolio in accordance with current regulations and the company’s Code of Conduct. The role focuses on developing strong relationships with healthcare professionals (HCPs), providing accurate scientific information, and supporting prescription growth as well as product inclusion in tender processes.
The Product Specialist operates within the assigned territory and collaborates closely with the Area Manager and cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.

Key Responsibilities
- Promotion and Scientific Information
• Promote products and ensure their acceptance in accordance with applicable laws, internal policies, and the company’s Code of Conduct.
• Provide HCPs with accurate, complete, and compliant scientific information to support appropriate product use and prescription growth.
• Maintain high standards of scientific communication during visits, ensuring clarity, quality, and accuracy of transmitted data.

Relationship Management
• Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals (physicians, pharmacists, hospital staff, and other relevant stakeholders).
• Build strong relationships with key opinion leaders, pharmacists, tender managers, and procurement departments to support product visibility and adoption.

Territory and Activity Management
• Conduct visits to physicians and hospital pharmacies according to the cycle plan and in alignment with company guidelines and Area Manager directions.
• Complete and submit visit reports promptly, providing all required information and collaborating with internal stakeholders to protect company interests.
• Ensure proper storage and transport of pharmaceutical samples in accordance with company procedures.
• Use company-provided IT tools to exchange information, analyze data, and manage activities while complying with privacy and data protection regulations.

Compliance and Pharmacovigilance
• Monitor and promptly report any feedback or concerns expressed by healthcare professionals regarding company products, informing Pharmacovigilance teams when required.
• Maintain updated records for the assigned territory in accordance with regulatory and company standards.

Support to Scientific and Educational Activities
• Collaborate in the organization and execution of congresses, seminars, meetings, and training sessions promoted by the company within the assigned territory.
• Identify customer needs using a consultative approach and offer tailored solutions aligned with company objectives.
• Participate in internal training programs to maintain the professional and technical competencies required for the role.

Requirements
Education
• University degree in a scientific discipline meeting local regulations for Product Specialist/Informazione Scientifica professionals.
Professional Experience
• Newly graduated candidates or professionals with 2–3 years of experience in similar roles in the healthcare sector.
• Experience in Nutrition is preferred; experience in Pharmaceutical, OTC or eligible Medical Devices companies may also be considered based on degree requirements.

Skills and Competencies
• Fluent Italian and good knowledge of English (written and spoken).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with healthcare professionals.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong commitment to compliance, ethical standards, and scientific accuracy.