Oncology Clinical Educator, Hematology – Northeast Overlay

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Horsham, PA

5d•$117,000 - $201,250•Remote

About The Position

This field-based role in the Northeast Territory is for an Oncology Clinical Educator (OCE) Overlay focused on providing clinical education for J&J Innovative Medicine Oncology brands. The primary focus is on PI-based and disease state education for non-physician patient care teams (PCTs), including nurses, nurse navigators, pharmacists, and advanced practice providers (APPs). The goal is to drive positive PCT and patient experiences by addressing educational needs related to both clinical and behavioral aspects of treatment and disease management. The OCE will act as a trusted educational resource for PCTs and patients, supporting them in understanding various aspects of treatment with J&J Innovative Medicine Oncology brands. This role involves serving as a strategic education leader across academic and community oncology accounts, analyzing account dynamics to understand customer educational objectives and clinical challenges, and developing strategic educational plans. The OCE will determine the best engagement strategies, monitor market educational needs and clinical trends, and collaborate compliantly with internal/external partners. The role also includes educating patients through requests from advocacy groups and conducting all activities in accordance with regulatory and healthcare compliance guidelines.

Requirements

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 is 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
Ability to build comprehensive account educational plans
Ability to analyze clinical insights to shape local education strategy
Strong teamwork focus with ability to compliantly navigate field partner complexities, in alignment with Rules of Engagement
Above average computer skills: PowerPoint, Excel, Word
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); Other travel for business meetings as required; Travel by air, including overnight and weekends as needed.
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, living near a major airport is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and/or experience with direct to patient education initiatives preferred
Previous industry experience preferred
Previous experience in introducing new specialty pharmaceutical/biologics products or indications a plus
Demonstrated commitment to learning emerging technologies, such as AI, through exploration, iteration, and applying new tools over time

Responsibilities

Building external relationships with PCTS (RN, NP, PA, Pharm.D., Nurse Navigators) and developing and managing a geographical territory
Developing and maintain a strategic territory plan that meet customer educational needs and clinical challenges, through analysis of account dynamics and clinical insights
Educating PCTS on disease state awareness, as well as, both clinical and operational aspects of appropriate patient identification
Educating PCTs on the clinical profile of products including but not limited to clinical benefits and administration requirements
Providing education programs through 1:1 presentation, 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 a new cancer medications
Teaching key external stakeholders (infusion nurses, other medical staff) on the infusion process associated with a new cancer medications
Understanding, translating and communicating relevant clinical education topics to diverse audiences
Utilizing strategic questioning and actively listen to routinely document and share PCT clinical insights from customer engagements that take place within accounts or at national, regional, and local meetings
Utilizing clinical insights to shape local education strategy and build strategic account educational plans
Attending and providing clinical information and/or presentations at national, regional, and local meetings
Providing staff support, as appropriate at exhibit booths and displays as required
Actively participating in journal clubs, book clubs, and team clinical discussions
In collaboration with supervisor develops, implements, and documents performance and development plan
Participating in projects as assigned by management
Performing all administrative requirements in a timely, accurate and compliant manner (i.e. expense reports, documentation of activities)
Providing regional and local support to clinically enhance sales training initiatives and improve clinical competencies of field personnel in partnership with Sales Learning and Development
Supporting the assigned therapeutic areas within the JBI Oncology portfolio and compliantly collaborates internally across functional areas as it relates to the Oncology business including sales, marketing, Health Policy & Advocacy, Medical Science Liaisons, Janssen Care Path, etc.
Maintaining thorough understanding and competence in the following areas: Oncology Clinical Educator mission, vision and rules of engagement; operating company labeled scientific data; market dynamics and competitive landscape; regulatory and health care compliance guidelines; corporate policies on appropriate business conduct and ethical behavior; relevant SOPs and guidelines
Stays current in clinical developments related to specific disease states
Develops and maintains advanced presentation skills to facilitate effective communication of clinical information
Documents all interactions, clinical insights and customer profile information daily as directed
Attends clinically relevant meetings for personal/professional development
Maintains the highest level of professional standards in all interactions with customers and other business contacts
Conducts all aspects of the OCE role in accordance with the OCE Rules of Engagement