Clinical Nurse Consultant-Bay Area

Clinical Nurse Consultant-Bay Area

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This territory includes: San Jose, San Francisco, Bakersfield, Monterey, Fresno, Oakland, San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, CA

Job Description

As part of the Oncology Field Medical organization, the Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) is a trusted clinical expert responsible for developing professional relationships and educating key Health Care Professionals (HCP) involved in the care of patients receiving BMS hematology and oncology products in a defined geography.

The primary role of the CNC is to drive peer to peer interactions with customers that optimize patient outcomes by delivering end-to-end clinical exchanges that clarify the complexities of patient identification and management.

The purpose of these interactions is to deliver a continuum of clinical education and support that address the needs of HCPs starting or continuing patients on BMS hematology and oncology medicines, optimizing patient management and duration of treatment. CNCs also educate on unmet disease needs and discuss the current treatment landscape for these patient populations. CNC interactions are aligned with medical strategies and the needs expressed by customers.

CNCs may develop relationships with hematology or oncology focused Patient Support Groups for the purpose of presenting approved presentations that address specific patient education needs identified by the group leader.

CNCs are viewed as clinical experts by their customers for the BMS hematology and oncology portfolio. Product responsibilities may change based on franchise and business needs.

Customer Focus

• Develop and maintain relationships with academic and community HCPs within assigned geography to provide clinical and product education for BMS hematology and oncology products. The CNC will use various channels for interactions (1:1, group presentations, remote, etc.) while utilizing approved education materials.
• Actively assess the treatment and patient management landscape by meeting with HCPs to understand their needs and current patient management processes/protocols.
• Demonstrate proficiency in using available on-label CNC resources and presentations. Effectively utilize platform skills for presenting information to HCPs and be able to respond to questions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local procedures, ethical and legal guidelines and directives.
• Consistently evaluate the impact of CNC activities in an account and plan for follow-up or next steps.
• Respond and adapt quickly to support new and ongoing educational gaps or other customer needs.
• Actively monitor CNC dashboard & account data, adjusting activities and business plans to meet goals and objectives.
• Continuously seek to increase knowledge of treatment landscape, product attributes and disease states. Actively prepare to address the educational needs of customers.

Provide Clinical Expertise

• In collaboration with medical and commercial partners, deliver educational speaker programs to HCP customers in approved out of office settings.
• In collaboration with commercial and medical, deliver educational in-services for HCP customers.
• Provide product demonstrations and infusion support for CAR T sites starting new patients.
• Support initial and ongoing clinical/disease area and product specific training to internal stakeholders (e.g. Commercial, Value Access & Payment).
• Participate in assigned Medical Congress activities.
• Share clinical insights and patient management experiences internally to support franchise strategy.

Required Qualifications and Experience

APP (DNP, APRN, NP, CNS) or MSN or BSN, minimum of 5 years clinical experience in a Hematology/Oncology Disease Area.

• Nurse Educator experience within the bio/pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Current active Nursing License
• OCN Certification
• Clinical depth within Hematology, Oncology and Cell Therapy disease states

Behaviors and Competencies Desired:

• Strong business acumen that leads to plans and execution aligned with business priorities.
• Advanced impactful communication skills, including effective presentation platform skills.
• Experience effectively transferring clinical expertise to others and influencing patient management processes/protocols.
• Collaboration skills that lead to meaningful partnerships with other internal functions
• Established relationships with health care providers within assigned geography.
• Demonstrates BMS Values

Essential Qualifications

• This field-based role requires frequent travel (approximately 50-75% of time) and HCP interactions in multiple public settings. Candidates must be willing and able to fly and drive within and out of their territory to meet business needs.
• A company car is provided, and candidates must have a valid state-issued driver license and clear driving record.
• Candidates must have the ability to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Candidates must operate in compliance with all laws, regulations, and policies.

Compensation Overview:

Field - United States - US: $142,710 - $172,927

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

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