• Job Description

  Req#: R-187941

  As an Oncology Nurse Educator for the oncology portfolio in Texas, you will play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients' lives through the provision of nurse education.

  AstraZeneca’s vision in Oncology is to help patients by redefining the cancer-treatment paradigm, with the aim of bringing abroad pipeline of next-generation medicines focused principally on seven tumor areas - breast, ovarian, lung, gynecology, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, and hematological cancers. As well as other tumor types, these are being targeted through five key platforms - immunotherapy, the genetic drivers of cancer and resistance, DNA damage repair, and antibody drug conjugates underpinned by personalized healthcare and biomarker technologies.

  With oversight from the West Breast/GYN/Heme ONE Nurse Educator Director, the Oncology Nurse Educator will implement Nurse Education strategies and provide education to community and academic institutions, hospitals, health care providers and pharmacies by using their professional expertise and clinical training.

  Must live within the geography: Texas

  Responsibilities

  Clinical Education:

  • Applies Oncology Nurse Educator role-specific clinical knowledge in discussion of product and disease state content, terminology, and concepts with customers

  • Educates nurses and other health care providers on adverse event (AE) profiles and appropriate patient management to support the safe and effective use of AZ products, in a non-promotional discussion using content consistent with labelling

  • Answer customer-specific questions regarding AEs associated with an AZ oncology medicine

  • Speak at oncology nursing education events to educate a broad cross-section of nurses in an above-brand environment

  • Independently develops practical, high-quality, and creative learning and development solutions to meet individual

  • accounts’ needs

  • A role model for the AZ values who diligently and consistently upholds our ethical standards and compliance expectations

  Customer Knowledge & Insights:

  • Demonstrates deep insight into customer and associated institutional needs

  • Demonstrates an understanding of the various customer segments (e.g. different nursing specialties) and environments (e.g. Community Oncology, Academic Institutions)

  • Customer Focus & Engagement:

  • Builds credibility and trust during customer interactions by understanding their operational practices, decision- making processes, standards of care, priorities, and potential changes in needs

  • Considers the patient journey and account educational needs and uses approved AZ resources to address these needs

  • Account Planning & Execution:

  • Develops significant nurse education account plans with clear objectives, actions, responsibilities, timelines, and allocation of resources

  • Demonstrates written and oral communication skills that supports cross functional collaboration and coordination of customers’ needs

  • Develops and implements a routing plan to increase time and impact in the field

  Teamwork & Collaboration:

  • Contributes to and engages with cross-functional team in a highly coordinated way

  • Demonstrates dedication to the key account management process by sharing perspectives, links customer insights and recommends strategies to integrate perspectives across nurse education solutions

  • A role model for living the AZ values who diligently and consistently upholds our ethical standards and compliance expectations.

  • Other duties as assigned

  Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • 5 years of pharmaceutical experience as a Clinical Nurse Educator or clinical professional in pharmaceutical industry

  • 4+ years Oncology nursing experience

  • Active RN license in territory

  • 80% Travel

  • Oncology Certified or obtain within one year of hire

  Preferred Qualifications

  • MSN

  • Bilingual (Spanish/English)

  Skills and Experience

  • Adverse events & patient management expertise

  • Effective educational presenter and discussion facilitator of Registered Nurses, Pharmacy Staff and Advanced Practitioners on all aspects of disease state and product information as it relates to patient care strategies and adverse event management.

  • Strong commitment to ethical business conduct

  • Adopts and maintains a patient-centric approach that supports customers’ educational needs as they relate to patient and adverse event management strategies.

  • Applies knowledge and understanding of customer educational needs and priorities.

  • Engages customers by aligning approach based on customer interests and AZ strategy and goals.

  • Develops collaborative relationships within AZ to work toward a common goal and solve sophisticated patient journey challenges.

  • Ability to work independently with discretion and judgment without regular direct supervision

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

  • Excellent computer skills (i.e. Microsoft office, Excel, PowerPoint)

  Next Steps – Apply today!

  Are you ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours.

  AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

  Date Posted

  06-Mar-2024

  Closing Date

  12-Mar-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

  AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.

• About the company

  AstraZeneca PLC is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical company with its global headquarters in Cambridge, England.

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