Oncology Nurse Educator - Southwest

Job Description

As an Oncology Nurse Educator for the oncology portfolio (Lung and GI) in the the Southwest covering parts of Southern California (San Diego area), Southern Nevada (including Las Vegas), Utah (including Salt Lake City) and Arizona, 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. 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 mentorship from the West Lung/GI Oncology Nurse Educator Director, the Oncology Nurse Educator will apply Nurse Education strategies and deliver education to community and academic institutions, hospitals, health care providers, and pharmacies by using their professional expertise and clinical training.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Education
• Customer Knowledge & Insights
• Customer Focus and Engagement
• Account Planning and Execution
• Teamwork and Collaboration

Essential :

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4+ years Oncology nursing experience
• Active RN license in territory
• 80% Travel
• Reside within 1 hour of major airport

Desireable:

• Experience as Clinical Nurse Educator or clinical professional in pharmaceutical industry
• MSN
• Oncology Certified or obtain within one year of hire

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
• Demonstrates an attitude focused on prioritizing customers' educational needs in relation 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 complex 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, Power point

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by the solutions we bring to the healthcare ecosystem. It powers us to make an impact at every step of the patient journey. We're always nurturing and protecting our teams to remove any barriers to innovation and experimentation. If you like to run fast, this is the place for you. We thrive on the pace and energy, with a winning approach we can make anything happen. We are constantly thinking big to answer new challenges. We push ourselves to start small and scale fast. The pioneers of digital and innovative solutions that have never been seen before.

Are you ready to join us on this journey? To be part of shaping the future? To work with top people to build a diverse career and learn what Commercial looks like at its best? If so, apply today!

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.