Cutaneous Oncology Clinical Nurse Educator - So Cal

Cutaneous Oncology Clinical Nurse Educator - So Cal

EVERSANA has partnered with Sun Pharma for a field-based team within their Cutaneous Oncology Business Unit. The Cutaneous Oncology CNE is a licensed nurse with oncology and/or immunology expertise who will support the upcoming U.S. launch of UNLOXCYT (cosibelimab), a novel PD-L1 inhibitor for advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC). The field based CNE will serve as a clinical and educational resource to Infusion Center Care Teams in support of UNLOXCYT.

This is a field-based role within the Cutaneous Oncology Business Unit designed to educate, equip, and empower healthcare professionals and infusion site personnel on the safe, effective, and confident use of UNLOXCYT.

In this role, the CNE will:

• Serve as the clinical on-label subject matter expert regarding UNLOXCYT's multifaceted mechanism of action, administration protocol, safety profile and clinical benefit
• Support infusion site readiness by training nursing staff, pharmacists, and advanced practice providers on product handling, AE management, and patient navigation
• Identify and respond to educational needs within assigned accounts and provide onboarding support to new prescribers or sites of care. Provide support to infusion center health care team members to facilitate understanding of immuno-oncology principles, infusion/injection techniques, adverse event recognition, and drugdrug interactions
• Work closely with Sun Pharma's commercial teams to ensure alignment on strategic account planning and targeted execution
• Represent Sun Pharma professionally at local, regional, and national industry meetings
• Utilize clinical insights and HCP feedback to inform and shape local field tactics and national strategy
• Compliantly engage with patient advocacy organizations to support educational efforts that enhance disease awareness and treatment understanding
• Collaborate with Sun stakeholders to help develop internal training materials and contribute to field force education and clinical acumen
• Collaborate with fellow CNE colleagues to ensure seamless territory coverage and shared responsibilities as appropriate Understand and continuously assess the healthcare landscape
• Utilize analytics to develop CNE clinical education plans for HCP education.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of CNE clinical education engagements; respond and shift quickly to bridge any gaps, supporting new and ongoing educational needs
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.

• Education & Credentials
  • Active RN license required
  • BSN required; MSN, or other advanced nursing degree (NP, APRN, DNP) strongly encouraged
  • Clinical experience in hospital or clinic setting 5 years minimum
  • OCN/AOCN/AOCNP certification desirable; or willingness to complete within 18 months of employment
• Experience and Qualifications
  • Minimum 5 years clinical oncology/immunology nursing experience; infusion experience strongly preferred
  • 2+ years' experience in a field-based nurse educator or commercial educator role preferred
  • Experience with oncology biologics, immunotherapies, or buy-and-bill products strongly preferred
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex science into engaging, patient-focused, and actionable content
  • Exceptional organization and time management skills
  • Familiar with PHRMA & Sunshine Act Reporting requirements
• Competencies:
  • Ability to learn new subject matter quickly and comprehensively
  • Exhibit Emotional Intelligence and maintain positivity in the face of ambiguity
  • Demonstrate drive, initiative, and willingness to work with a sense of urgency, in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Strong business acumen and ability to evaluate and apply data to analyze issues and inform decision making
  • Experience and relationships with health care providers within assigned geography
• Other Requirements:
  • Must reside within territory
  • Willingness to travel up to 70%, including overnight travel
  • Travel is required and varies by geography. Therefore, candidates must be able to drive and have a valid license.
  • Willingness to comply with vendor credentialing criteria, including vaccination requirements at health care facilities