Oncology Nurse Educator - Orange County, CA

Bayer•Irvine, CA

About The Position

The Oncology Nurse Educator (ONE) brings deep knowledge of oncology disease states and Bayer products and serves as a liaison, educator, and promotional conduit to healthcare professionals. The role supports key accounts and shared organizational objectives across Orange County, California, San Diego, and Hawaii. The preferred location is Orange County, though strong candidates in San Diego may be considered. The candidate must live within the territory and should expect travel of up to 75%. The ONE educates healthcare professionals about relevant products, disease states, patient identification, dosing, and safe and effective use; develops clinical education plans based on nursing stakeholder needs; and coordinates with internal teams on account strategies and education initiatives. The position also builds relationships with healthcare professionals and oncology/urology stakeholders, supports account-based initiatives, shares account updates, and assists with product and disease-state education materials.

Requirements

Current nursing license, such as RN, NP, or APN.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher.
At least 3–5 years of clinical oncology experience with strong, demonstrable clinical acumen.
Self-starter mentality.
Excellent presentation, platform, and facilitation skills.
Business acumen.
Accountability for actions and results.
Strong cross-functional collaboration and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of oncology and/or urology practices within the territory.
Passionate and self-motivated approach.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Ability to handle extensive travel requirements of 60–75%, including overnight and/or weekend travel as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Oncology Nursing (OCN).
Urology experience.
Previous pharmaceutical industry experience.
Experience launching new products and/or indications, preferably in oncology.
Experience working in academic centers and large community oncology and/or urology practices.

Responsibilities

Articulate product safety and efficacy data, relevant cancer disease states, and topics in oncology nursing care.
Build relationships in key accounts and understand nursing stakeholder priorities to develop clinical education plans that meet customer needs and support business outcomes.
Collaborate with Area General Managers, Regional Account Directors, Oncology Regional Marketers, Radiotherapeutic Specialists, and field-based sales team members on account strategies, priorities, and education initiatives.
Educate healthcare professionals on therapeutic-area products and indicated oncology disease states, including patient identification, dosing, and safe and effective use.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners on planning, execution, and follow-through of account-based initiatives; manage nursing tactics and delivery timelines.
Participate in regional field team operations, meetings, and activities.
Regularly communicate account updates to cross-functional field partners.
Coordinate strategies with internal and external stakeholders to deliver impactful education on franchise products.
Interact with healthcare professionals to build company rapport, gain support for promoted products, and address issues.
Build productive internal relationships and lead collaboratively with cross-functional partners.
Identify, build, and maintain strategic long-term relationships with key opinion leaders, mid-level providers, advanced practice providers, and oncology/urology nursing professionals.
Serve as an education conduit and product expert for internal and external business partners.
Maintain working relationships with brand teams and assist in developing product and disease-state education materials.