Starting with basically a brand new truck, is there a recommended process (breaking in, etc) and product (oil, filter, etc) that will prevent the Hemi tick from ever occurring?
Personally, if I ever did get the tick, I wouldn't fiddle with magic potions. There is a problem with one or more of the components in your valvetrain. Plain and simple. Likely a collapsed lifter or a cam lobe is wiped. Once you hear that noise, the damage is done and it will not get better on it's own. Anyone who knows anything about engines will tell you that. You can mask it if you like, but it will inevitably come back.
To begin with, I'd never let a stealership tell me "it's normal" as I've heard of them saying to others. Educate yourself and don't let them feed you full of their bs. Your truck is likely somewhere in the top 3 investments you'll make. Part of that investment is the warranty. Hold them accountable.
The answer to your question is no. There is nothing that will absolutely keep your engine from ever getting the tick. Engines are machines and machines break. But, what you can do is do your part and do it well. Take your best educated guess as to what oil/filter combo fits your needs and budget and run with it. Document your maintenance. Keep receipts. Pull samples and run UOAs. The more ammo you have when something does happen, the less chance there is of the onus being on you.
There are a lot of great oils out there these days. Burn a few calories on researching what's "best" for you. Personally, I've ran Amsoil in everything I own for 10+ years and have never had an issue. Nit-pick everything on that truck while it's under warranty and make them fix it. All of it. You paid for that. Get your money's worth. After that, it's all on you. Do what you can to ensure the longevity of your investment by properly [read: overly] maintaining and meticulously documenting. A little food for thought... Where does the manufacturer's interest lie? The end of the factory warranty is their finish line, not yours.