Oncology Nurse Educator; Mid Atlantic

Overview

As an Oncology Nurse Educator for the oncology portfolio (Breast and Heme) in the Mid Atlantic region covering parts of the following states New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington D.C., you will play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients' lives thru 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. 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 East Breast and Heme Oncology 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 utilizing their professional expertise and clinical training.

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, linking customer insights and recommending 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
• 4+ years Oncology nursing experience
• Active RN license in territory
• 80% Travel
• Oncology Certified or obtain within one year of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as Clinical Nurse Educator or clinical professional in pharmaceutical industry
• 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…