Oncology Clinical Educator, Solid Tumors – Mid Atlantic

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Horsham, PA

1d•Remote

About The Position

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. About Innovative Medicine: Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Our Oncology team is focused on the elimination of cancer by discovering new pathways and modalities to finding treatments and cures. We lead where medicine is going and need innovators with an unwavering commitment to results. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine We are searching for the best talent for an Oncology Clinical Educator, Solid Tumors – Mid Atlantic (including: Arlington, Charleston, Roanoke, Norfolk, & Virginia Beach, VA). This is a field based position. This is a field-based role available in all cities within VA. While specific cities are listed in the Locations section for reference, please note that they are examples only and do not limit your application. We invite candidates from any location to apply. Purpose: 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. OCEs will help support PCTs caring for patients treated with J&J Innovative Medicine Oncology brands through education and approved resources in a defined geographic territory. The OCE will serve as the strategic education leader across academic and community oncology accounts in a defined geographic area. The OCE will analyze account dynamics to gain a deep understanding of customer educational objectives and customer clinical challenges. The OCE will use these insights to develop strategic educational plans. The OCE will determine how to best engage PCTs and accounts, monitor the changing market educational needs/clinical trends, and compliantly collaborate with internal/external partners to build/execute plans that support the education needs. The OCE will also play a key role in the education of patients, through requests from advocacy groups. The OCE is responsible for conducting all activities in accordance with current regulatory and health care compliance guidelines and in alignment with the OCE Rules of Engagement.

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

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