About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
The Nutrition Promotion Trainee position is for multiple cities in Saudi Arabia – Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Abha, Madinah & Makkah for Abbott Nutrition Division.
Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.
Abbott Foundation Program provides recent graduates of Clinical Nutrition, Food/Nutrition Science or Biology/Chemistry/Biochemistry with the opportunity to build a fulfilling career by joining one of the largest healthcare companies globally.
Through classroom training, on-the-job training and cross-functional projects, this program will help you develop your knowledge, skills and competencies to be part of our products promotional team.
During the program you will have assignment activities to support your learning and professional development as well as field visits to increase your visibility inside and outside the company. Also, the program will build a solid foundation for you to be the link between Abbott and healthcare professionals.
What You’ll Do
- Cover a specific geographical area and promote Abbott products among multiple groups including General Practitioners and Hospital Doctors, Child Nutritionists, Pharmacists, and Nurses among others.
- To achieve this you may make presentations and organize group events for healthcare professionals, as well as working with contacts on a one-to-one basis.
Required Qualifications
- Saudi National; female candidate.
- Successful completion of a degree in Clinical Nutrition, Food/Nutrition Science, Biology /Chemistry/Biochemistry less than 18 months ago.
- Passion to work in the field (not office-based role) | 8 hours divided into 2 shifts ( 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM then 4:00 to 8:00 PM).
- Flexibility to travel | will require a valid driver’s license.
- Proactive person, team player approach, good communication skills and willing to learn about sales in a Multinational Healthcare company.
- Native Arabic and advanced level of English (The recruitment process will be held in English).
We thank all applicants for their interest and efforts; those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
