Clinical Nurse Educator

Ashfield Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Inizio Engage is seeking a Clinical Educator to deliver oncology-focused education to Healthcare Professionals and staff in cancer care settings. The role involves in-services, program presentations, and close collaboration with the client’s field team to ensure education aligns with protocol and patient safety standards.

The ideal candidate has active nursing licensure, 3+ years of oncology experience, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Active oncology nursing experience required.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% across territories.
• Must maintain professional licensure as required by state laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-services to HCPs and staff on product information and dosing protocols.
• Present educational programs tailored to each office's needs.
• Coordinate with client field sales force for program communications.
• Accurately report visit details and outcomes in a timely manner.
• Schedule and coordinate travel to oncology offices with sales reps.
• Attend and complete required trainings and competency assessments.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Inizio Engage has partnered with a leading, research-driven, biopharmaceutical company with a heritage rooted in science and collaboration. We are seeking a performance-driven, proven, and ambitious, Clinical Educator to deliver educational support and training support for Healthcare Professionals and other office staff within oncology facilities/offices in their management of patients with cancer in order to meet all relevant standards as set by the company/client and Manager.

This is your opportunity to join Inizio Engage and represent a top biotechnology company!

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive pay that recognizes your experience, expertise, and impact
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; accrued paid time off; 401(k) with company match; disability and life insurance; and paid maternity and paternity leave
• Company-paid holidays so you can rest, recharge, and focus on what matters most
• Recognition programs, contests, and awards that celebrate your contributions
• Continuous growth opportunities through learning, leadership development, and career advancement support
• A collaborative culture where your ideas are valued and your work makes a difference

We’re also proud to be recognized for creating an exceptional employee experience

• Best Place to Work in BioPharma - 2022, 2023, 2025
• Certified Great Place to Work® - 2021, 2023, 2025, 2026

Learn more: https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7003732

What will you be doing?

• Provide education through in-services (account calls) to HCPs and HCP staff on Product specific information including but not limited to Product information, disease state information, dosing protocols and information, administration of product, and adverse events of Product.
• To present educational programs to Healthcare Professionals in accordance with the needs of each office
• Engage in Program related communications with client's field-based sales force (representatives and district managers).
• Communicate to the Manager any concerns identified during the in-service education process. The Manager will serve as the single point of contact with Merck for all Program related communication.
• Accurate and timely reporting of all visits, including but not limited to the type of education conducted, length of visit, and office that was visited. A visit is defined as a customer interaction-in-services and scheduled or unscheduled customer engagements.
• Report on interactions with HCPs and HCP staff
• Complete all required administrative responsibilities in a timely manner. Some of these could include but are not limited to; daily computer updates, weekly summary of activity reports, emails and monthly expense reports
• Coordinate and schedule travel to oncology offices with client Sales Representatives
• Develop and strengthen relationships with key customers
• To attend and complete all training courses and related competency assessments that Inizio or the Client requires, to an appropriate standard and within a specified timeframe
• Attend local and national meetings and/or conferences, as required, to keep abreast of plans, activities and developments and to exchange knowledge and experience within the team
• Maintain all company equipment and materials in accordance with company instructions.
• Comply with all Inizio Policies and Procedures, along with all Client Policies and Procedures as required
• Maintain professional registration and/or licensing as required by applicable state laws.
• To possess a full valid US driver's license at all times and to notify the company immediately of any offences or accumulation of penalty points
• Perform other duties as requested

What do you need for this position?

• Active nursing license to be in good standing in at least one state in which the in-services are being conducted.
• Must have at least three (3) years of oncology nursing experience that includes, but is not limited to, direct patient care, physical assessment, patient education, group in servicing, and proficiency in peripheral IV access. Chemotherapy infusion experience required.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrable organizational skills and/or previous territory management is preferred
• A self-starter with high personal motivation
• Valid motor vehicle license and proof of insurance.
• Ability to travel, including overnight travel. The amount of travel varies by territory but may be up to 100% travel.
• Must have good communication, speaking, and writing skills. Ability to conduct one on one and group presentations, manage administrative responsibilities consistent with a field-based territory management position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in IV Therapy (CRNI) preferred
• Adult oncology experience

The base pay range for this position is $84K - $156K per year.