Nurse Educator

Dendreon Pharmaceuticals, LLC Job ID: 2026-3227 # of Openings: 1 Category: Nursing Services Location: US – Remote Overview The Nurse Educator is responsible for providing support to ensure safe, effective and appropriate use of PROVENGE® (Sipuleucel‑T) from enrollment to completed infusion for commercial accounts prescribing the Product and for third‑party apheresis providers. Support is provided through healthcare professional account education, clinical support, and facilitation of patient navigation from apheresis cell collection through the infusion process. The NE also communicates with patients regarding their treatment journey with PROVENGE, using approved materials. The NE collaborates with Commercial to identify accounts that require education of the treatment process for PROVENGE®. This field‑based role requires extensive travel and close collaboration with other functions within Dendreon such as Technical Operations, Apheresis Operations, SITES, Sales Teams, and Medical Affairs. All support and essential functions are conducted within FDA approved product labeling. This position reports to the Regional Business Director. Responsibilities Provide support through healthcare professional account education and clinical support regarding enrollment to completed infusion of the Product, as well as interactions with members of the Apheresis Network during all aspects of the PROVENGE® process. Provide educational services for healthcare professionals who are registered with Dendreon to prescribe the Product, and for those who may become registered, related to the PROVENGE treatment process including apheresis collection and infusion processes, product receipt and handling, product administration, Central Venous Catheter care, and process questions referencing clinical nursing practice. Materials approved by Dendreon are used. Document all communications with patients and conduct all communications in compliance with company and legal regulations and guidelines. Work closely with field sales colleagues to identify accounts for potential education on the treatment process for PROVENGE®. Work with KAMs to identify account education opportunities using data‑driven reports. Work with KAMs to conduct quarterly business reviews with targeted accounts and participate in practice enhancement meetings monthly/quarterly. Use analytics and data daily to monitor and maintain activities within the accounts and region covered. Provide a weekly activity report at the end of each business week to the supervisor. Participate and attend all commercial trainings and meetings as warranted. Regularly provide updates to the region(s) supported via conference calls, regional meetings, and national sales meetings. Deliver education to the entire account as needed with a focus on NP, PA, RN, MA and LPN health care professionals. Attend local, state, regional and national association meetings and congresses as warranted. Provide approved resources, communications, and materials to physicians and practice sites to assist in evaluation of patients for venous access and potential central line placement to minimize treatment process disruptions. Foster strong relationships between apheresis sites and infusion sites to achieve excellent patient care with minimal treatment delay and loss to follow‑up, including arranging introductions between prescriber healthcare professionals and apheresis collection center prior to first PROVENGE patient collection. Provide on‑site monitoring support to ensure consistency and compliance to Dendreon’s process requirements as needed. Build and maintain working relationships with internal business partners. Track, trend, investigate, troubleshoot and report patient treatment fallout through active management of all apheresis, manufacturing, and infusion cancellations. Facilitate resolution to difficulties during the treatment process to assure patient retention, schedule compliance and prevent treatment delays. Collaborate with Apheresis Operations and Commercial Teams to address negative trends in Dendreon’s service and interactions. Document contacts and activities such as site visits, nursing in‑service calls and infusion supports. Maintain accuracy of Dendreon’s documentation files and database. Develop and maintain technical/nursing tools and templates as requested. Adhere to all compliance and contractual requirements per Dendreon’s policies. Qualifications Education Requirements RN and/or BSN required. Advanced degree in a health services field (e.g., MSN, MPH, MHA) and advanced training in clinical practice (e.g., NP, PA, OCN, ARNP, CCRI or CRNI) preferred. Job Requirements Minimum of three or more years of related experience in the commercial pharmaceutical industry, working proactively and closely in the office setting, educating healthcare personnel, and describing appropriate patients. Minimum of three or more years working closely with commercial team members to improve and educate on the therapy process within offices for their patients. Minimum of three or more years working closely in urology, oncology, or infusion setting. Educate offices, with a focus on NPs, PAs, RNs and MAs, on the treatment process and the process to identify the appropriate patient. Organize, schedule, and conduct Nurse Speaker Programs, including recommendation of potential nurse speakers. Working knowledge of FDA and PhRMA promotional guidelines. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities. Ability to build effective relationships within the company and with external partners at all levels, from technical/clinical staff to executives. Ability to manage multiple priorities, including travel, while responding to inquiries with offices, patients or commercial colleagues. Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements Up to 80% travel, including frequent overnight, is required. On‑call and after‑hours support will be required. The job is performed in a field‑based setting including apheresis sites, physicians’ offices, community and academic hospitals, and a home‑based office. Dendreon is a fast‑paced, high volume, adaptive commercial environment. Team building and multidisciplinary problem‑solving are essential to success. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stryker