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JOB SUMMARY:

The Device Support Specialist (DSS) are patient educators responsible for supporting commercial oncology patients utilizing the Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) device by performing patient visits in patient homes and/or at other sites. The DSS may also be required to assist with clinical trial oncology patients as needed.

The DSS is a full-time, salaried, field-based position reporting to the Regional Manager, Device Support Specialist with a heavy travel requirement (Novocure will provide a company vehicle and cover all costs of travel).

This role's territory will cover the entire state of: North Carolina. The ideal candidate will reside in or near Greensboro, NC or surrounding area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support and honor our “Patient Forward” mission
Adhere to timelines and guidelines for conducting patient interactions
Travel to patient homes and to physician offices
Conduct regular, in-home patient visits and provide the following:
TTFields education and treatment initiation as well as enhanced training sessions for new patients
Technical analysis and troubleshooting of patient equipment, replacing components as necessary through a defined procedure
Monthly follow up visits and data collection with in-depth analysis in the form of verbal and written communication
Serve as technical representative to assigned medical centers
Provide patient support by phone or in person as necessary, often on short notice, including beyond normal business hours and potentially weekends and holidays
Work independently within an assigned regional territory while collaborating with cross-functional team members
Must be flexible to accommodate the needs of the business
Complete ongoing assessments that demonstrate learning and adoption of training material
Managing administrative tasks including but not limited to: expense reporting, documentation in customer relationship management system, equipment inventory management, home office supplies/logistics (as applicable), ongoing trainings, assessments, and other regulatory tasks
Adhere to proper administration, maintenance, and cleanliness guidelines for fleet vehicle

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE:

Bachelor’s degree, certification in allied health, or relevant work experience preferred
Patient care experience preferred
Proficiency in basic computer operations including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Outlook, manipulating computer files, following test and troubleshooting procedures (experience with Concur and SAP a benefit)
Must have a valid driver’s license
Commercial air travel required
Amount of travel required within assigned territory could be up to 75%
Travel outside assigned territory, including occasional overnight stays, may also be required
Primary residence must be within assigned territory
Assigned territory subject to change
Attendance at company meetings both in and out of assigned territory required

OTHER:

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to drive long distances

ABOUT NOVOCURE:

Our vision

Patient-forward: aspiring to make a difference in cancer.

Our patient-forward mission

Together with our patients, we strive to extend survival in some of the most aggressive forms of cancer by developing and commercializing our innovative therapy.

Our patient-forward values

– innovation

– focus

– drive

– courage

– trust

– empathy

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

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