Sr. Cell Therapy Clinical Educator

BioSpace; Illinois; Remote; USD 168,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Disability coverage

Job summary

Legend Biotech USA Inc. seeks a Sr. Cell Therapy Clinical Educator (Illinois) to deliver on-label education to APPs and nurses, advancing cell therapy programs across a defined region.

The role combines clinical depth in oncology with field-based collaboration across sales and marketing to optimize training and program outcomes. The candidate will lead in-person and virtual presentations, coordinate staff training, and build relationships with key nurse leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in health science or equivalent required.
• Minimum 10 years nursing experience or 5 years Oncology experience.
• Clinical practice in immune effector cell therapy/BMT required if no prior industry experience.
• Oncology Society membership encouraged.
• Experience with Multiple Myeloma beneficial.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person and virtual educational programs for APPs and nurses.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing and cross-functional teams.
• Provide staff training and clinical education on cell therapy products.
• Represent Legend at national/local conventions.
• Maintain accurate program information using approved materials.

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Customer focus

Clinical knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health Science

Advanced degree considered

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating and, one day, curing life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, we are advancing the next generation of cell therapy through a portfolio of innovative technologies, including autologous, allogeneic, and in vivo cell therapy approaches. Our research spans chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T), T-cell receptor (TCR-T), natural killer (NK) cell-based therapies, and other emerging platforms designed to transform the treatment of serious diseases. From our global network of research and development sites, we are committed to discovering and developing safe, effective, and cutting-edge therapies for patients worldwide. Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Johnson & Johnson to jointly develop and commercialize CARVYKTI® (ciltacabtagene autoleucel; cilta-cel). Through this strategic partnership, we combine complementary expertise and capabilities to advance innovative immunotherapies for patients living with multiple myeloma. Legend Biotech is seeking Sr. Cell Therapy Clinical Educator (Illinois) as part of the Commercial team based Remotely.

Role Overview

The Cell Therapy Clinical Educator are field based commercial personnel responsible for providing information, education and resources on Legend cell therapy products to advanced practice providers (APPs) and nurses involved in delivering care for patients treated with cell therapy. The individual will work within a specified region to enhance disease knowledge, coordinate and provide staff training to: enhance proper administration, and educate on appropriate adverse identification and management. This is a field-based role that works closely with sales, marketing and other cross-functional partners to deliver on-label education to the audiences mentioned above.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts peer-to-peer in-person and virtual educational programs through 1:1 APP/Nurse and group presentations; Meet with identified customers in each participating practice or facility to engage and enroll them in educational programs
• Promptly respond to internal/external inquiries and requests
• Collaborate and work cooperatively with commercial team members on various cross-functional projects and regional initiatives to support company goals
• Provide in-services and educational activities at appropriate professional society meetings.
• Utilize key resources to support account planning to align with regional and company goals
• Develops relationships with key nurse opinion leaders.
• Recognize changes and emerging trends within an account to develop and implement alternate plans to achieve objectives
• Provide consistent follow up to appropriately assess and meet practice needs for education
• Possess an in-depth mastery of clinical and technical knowledge related to products and disease state management
• Ensure clear, concise and accurate communication of program information using proper medical terminology utilizing only approved materials and guidelines
• Maintain the highest level of professional standards in all interactions with customers and other business contacts.
• Demonstrates sound judgment regarding utilization of time and resources
• Represent Legend at national and/or local conventions
• Other tasks as assigned within scope of practice

Requirements

• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university in a health science field (RN, NP, PA, etc) Advanced degree also considered
• Minimum of 10 years nursing experience or 5 years Oncology experience
• Clinical practice experience in immune effector cell therapy/bone marrow transplant (required if no previous in-house industry experience)
• Involvement/membership in ONS (Oncology Nursing Society)
• Previous in-house industry sales or clinical educator experience
• Experience with Multiple Myeloma
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication (written and presentation) skills
• Demonstrated ability to access and understand challenges and educational needs of stakeholders and accounts within the assigned geography
• Proven customer focus
• Demonstration of strong in-person and virtual presentation and engagement skills
• Superior clinical skills and business acumen with the proven ability to excel in a technically complex and ambiguous environment
• Exceptional collaborator who can effectively develop and work with internal functional partners and external customers
• Demonstrated ability to identify critical activities and tasks and adjusts priorities to meet organizational goals and objectives
• Demonstrated ability to read situations quickly, anticipate and adjust for problems and roadblocks
• Valid driver’s license
• Agility in multi-tasking
• Able to travel 75% of the time
• Proven track record of attaining organizational and personal objectives
• Ability to perform administrative responsibilities accurately and on time
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Benefits and Paid Time Off

• Other Types of Pay: Performance-based bonus and/or equity is available to employees in eligible roles.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one.
• We offer eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company holidays.
• Additional voluntary benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• We also provide voluntary commuter benefits, family planning and care resources, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

The base pay range below is what Legend Biotech USA Inc. reasonably expects to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. The company reserves the right to modify this range as needed and in accordance with applicable laws.

Pay Range (Base Pay): $168,372 - $220,988 USD

Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contractors are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech.

Work Authorization & Employment Eligibility Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. As part of our commitment to maintaining a lawful workforce and ensuring compliance with federal employment regulations, we participate in the E-Verify program. If you are selected for employment, you will be required to complete the Form I-9 process, and your employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify in accordance with applicable federal law. We are committed to providing a fair, transparent, and welcoming hiring experience for all candidates.

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