Oncology Nurse Educator - Southwest

AstraZeneca; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in oncology is seeking an Oncology Nurse Educator to provide critical education in the Southern California region. This position involves collaborating with healthcare providers and ensuring effective patient education strategies are implemented. Ideal candidates have strong oncology nursing backgrounds and a knack for engaging diverse audiences to enhance patient care and outcomes.

Qualifications

• 4+ years Oncology nursing experience required.
• Active RN license in territory necessary.
• Experience as Clinical Nurse Educator or in pharmaceutical industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver education to healthcare providers using professional expertise.
• Engage customers by aligning approach based on customer interests.
• Apply Nurse Education strategies to improve patient care.

Skills

Adverse events & patient management expertise

Effective educational presenter

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong commitment to ethical business conduct

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Oncology Certified or obtain within one year of hire

MSN

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

As an Oncology Nurse Educator for the oncology portfolio (Lung and GI) in the the Southwest covering parts of Southern California (San Diego area), Southern Nevada (including Las Vegas), Utah (including Salt Lake City) and Arizona, you will play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients' lives thru the provision of nurse education.

AstraZeneca’s vision in Oncology is to help patients by redefining the cancer-treatment paradigm, with the aim of bringing abroad pipeline of next-generation medicines focused principally on seven tumor areas - breast, ovarian, lung, gynecology, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, and hematological cancers. As well as other tumor types, these are being targeted through five key platforms - immunotherapy, the genetic drivers of cancer and resistance, DNA damage repair, and antibody drug conjugates underpinned by personalized healthcare and biomarker technologies.

With mentorship from the West Lung/GI Oncology Nurse Educator Director, the Oncology Nurse Educator will apply Nurse Education strategies and deliver education to community and academic institutions, hospitals, health care providers, and pharmacies by using their professional expertise and clinical training.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Education
• Customer Knowledge & Insights
• Customer Focus and Engagement
• Account Planning and Execution
• Teamwork and Collaboration

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 4+ years Oncology nursing experience

• Active RN license in territory

• 80% Travel

• Reside within 1 hour of major airport

Desireable:

• Experience as Clinical Nurse Educator or clinical professional in pharmaceutical industry

• MSN

• Oncology Certified or obtain within one year of hire

Skills and Experience

• Adverse events & patient management expertise

• Effective educational presenter and discussion facilitator of Registered Nurses, Pharmacy Staff and Advanced Practitioners on all aspects of disease state and product information as it relates to patient care strategies and adverse event management.

• Strong commitment to ethical business conduct

• Demonstrates an attitude focused on prioritizing customers' educational needs in relation to patient and adverse event management strategies.

• Applies knowledge and understanding of customer educational needs and priorities.

• Engages customers by aligning approach based on customer interests and AZ strategy and goals.

• Develops collaborative relationships within AZ to work toward a common goal and solve complex patient journey challenges.

• Ability to work independently with discretion and judgment without regular direct supervision

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Excellent computer skills i.e. Microsoft office, Excel, Power point

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by the solutions we bring to the healthcare ecosystem. It powers us to make an impact at every step of the patient journey. We're always nurturing and protecting our teams to remove any barriers to innovation and experimentation. If you like to run fast, this is the place for you. We thrive on the pace and energy, with a winning approach we can make anything happen. We are constantly thinking big to answer new challenges. We push ourselves to start small and scale fast. The pioneers of digital and innovative solutions that have never been seen before.

Are you ready to join us on this journey? To be part of shaping the future? To work with top people to build a diverse career and learn what Commercial looks like at its best? If so, apply today!

Date Posted

03-Jun-2025

Closing Date

16-Jun-2025Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.