Clinical Nurse Educator - Texas

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Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
 

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description
 

Job Description

Gilead's mission is to discover, develop and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide.  As a Nurse Educator in the Oncology Franchise, you will utilize your clinical acumen to provide on label education to oncology accounts on disease state, product knowledge, and adverse event management relating to Gilead products for the purpose of supporting appropriate patient management strategy and positive patient outcomes.  This includes non-misleading information of general application to accounts, including but not limited to:

• Product MOA
• Clinical trial data
• Dosing guidelines for on-label uses of Gilead products
• Administration guidelines for on-label uses of Gilead products
• Education regarding the safety and efficacy of Gilead products
• Education regarding disease state and adverse event management

Responsibilities:

• On label education to non-physician health care providers (e.g., Nurse Practitioners) and health care professionals (e.g., Nurses, pharmacists) to support the treatment of patients and support the safe and effective use of Gilead products
• Apply Oncology Nurse Educator role-specific knowledge to engage in clinical discussions around product and disease state content, terminology, and concepts with customers
• Deliver education in an accurate, succinct, and impactful manor that engages audience and meets the needs of the individual account and always within the guidelines of the role of the Oncology Nurse Educator
• Demonstrate deep insight into customer, geographical, and healthcare industry challenges
• Demonstrate an understanding of the various customer segments (e.g. different nursing specialties) and environments (e.g. Community Oncology, Academic Institutions)
• Build credibility and trust during customer interactions by understanding individual operational practices, decision-making processes, standards of care, priorities, potential changes in needs, and patient management challenges
• Consider the patient journey and account educational needs and utilizes approved Gilead resources to address these needs
• Develop meaningful educational account plans with clear objectives, actions, responsibilities, timelines, and allocation of resources
• Demonstrate commitment to the One Oncology matrix process by appropriately engaging cross-functional team members in a highly integrated way through sharing of perspectives and linking customer needs and insights
• Develop and execute a routing plan to maximize time and impact in the field
• Strong presentation skills with ability to tailor presentations to different sized audiences and levels of clinical expertise
• Maintain the highest level of professional standards in all interactions with internal colleagues and external customers and other business contacts and always within the expectations of the role of Oncology Nurse Educator

• Demonstrates sound judgment regarding utilization of time and financial resources, such as travel and expenses
• Completes all necessary administrative tasks promptly (e.g., updating customer database, expenses, etc.)

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and Six Years’ Experience and Active RN
  OR
• Masters' Degree and Four Years’ Experience and Active RN
  AND
• Current RN License in good standing within territory applied for
• A valid drivers license is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Oncology Nurse Certification (OCN)
• 3 years clinical hematology/oncology experience
• 5 years pharmaceutical industry experience including Oncology Clinical Nurse Educator experience and/or recent experience as an oncology/hematology nurse
• Strong oral, written, and virtual communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to work with autonomy and independently with discretion and judgment without regular direct supervision
• Excellent computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point)
• Ability to engage in travel as may be reasonably required, including regular travel within the assigned area (and, to the extent applicable, satisfaction of any requirements associated with such travel) including overnights and occasional weekend travel
• Satisfaction of any onsite visitation requirements of healthcare facilities within an assigned area, if applicable (which may include but not be limited to, by way of example, vaccinations, drug and background screenings, and any other requirements that certain healthcare facilities may adopt).
• To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

People Leader Accountabilities

•Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams. 

•Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose. 

•Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem. 

 

The salary range for this position is: $143,225.00 - $185,350.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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