[Hiring] Oncology Clinical Educator, Solid Tumors @Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Role Description

In this exciting role, the Oncology Clinical Educator (OCE) will be responsible for providing clinical education for the J&J Innovative Medicine Oncology brands primarily focused on PI-based and disease state education to non-physician patient care teams (PCT), including nurses, nurse navigators, pharmacists, and other advanced practice providers (APPs), such as Nurse Practitioners and Physician’s Assistants to drive positive PCT and patient experiences.

OCEs support a patient experience that focuses on the whole patient, addressing educational needs related to both clinical and behavioral aspects of treatment and disease management. This position will work with the Solid Tumor OCE team and be responsible for the Central California territory.

OCEs will be a trusted educational resource for PCTs and patients to better understand various aspects of treatment with J&J Innovative Medicine Oncology brands.

  • Building external relationships with PCTs (RN, NP, PA, Pharm.D., Nurse Navigators) and developing and managing a geographical territory.
  • Developing and maintaining a strategic territory plan that meets customer educational needs and clinical challenges.
  • Educating PCTs on disease state awareness and clinical aspects of appropriate patient identification.
  • Providing education programs through 1:1 presentations, round table discussions, or formal presentations.
  • Providing education to patients in patient advocacy meeting settings.
  • Mastering all aspects of the clinical and administrative profile of new cancer medications.
  • Teaching key external stakeholders on the infusion process associated with new cancer medications.
  • Utilizing strategic questioning and actively listening to document and share PCT clinical insights.
  • Attending and providing clinical information and/or presentations at national, regional, and local meetings.
  • Participating in projects as assigned by management.
  • Performing all administrative requirements in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner.
  • Providing regional and local support to enhance sales training initiatives.
  • Maintaining thorough understanding of Oncology Clinical Educator mission, vision, and rules of engagement.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Active RN license or Advanced Practice degree (Nurse Practitioner/MSN) required.
  • OCN/AOCN/AOCNS/or AOCNP certification required.
  • 8+ years of work experience required.
  • 2+ years post-graduate oncology clinical and/or educational experience required.
  • Experience with Oncology and/or Hematology products required.
  • Excellent presentation skills required.
  • Ability to navigate and discuss complex clinical data.
  • Excellent collaboration and time management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Demonstrates critical thinking.
  • Strong teamwork focus with ability to compliantly navigate field partner complexities.
  • Above average computer skills: PowerPoint, Excel, Word.

Requirements

  • Expected to work 40-hour work week, with flexibility on occasion to work additional hours when needed.
  • Requires travel of approximately 70% depending on geography (includes overnight travel).
  • Must be able to lift and transport work materials.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
  • Must be fluent in the English language and have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Must live in the territory or have the ability to relocate to the territory.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
  • Participation in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
  • Eligible for the Company’s long-term incentive program.
  • Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year.
  • Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees in Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year.
  • Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year.
  • Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year.
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