Education Specialist

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet. Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses
- Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programmes that enrich communities around the world. Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live. A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness. 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 product s. 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 Bene