Oncology Clinical Educator - Gulf Coast

Position Summary

The Oncology Clinical Educator (OCE) will support the commercialization for imetelstat in Lower Risk Myelodysplastic syndrome.  The OCE is responsible for delivering on-label presentations to Healthcare Professional (HCPs), such as oncology nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, and may include community oncologists/hematologist oncologists, to ensure their practices are well informed to support successful imetelstat administration and management. 

This position is remote with a corporate headquarters in Foster City, CA and Parsippany, NJ. The OCE will report to the Senior Director, Regional Marketing. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide clinical education on PI-based and disease state education to HCP offices/staff
• Develop and maintain relationships with appropriate HCPs within a given territory to educate on imetelstat administration and management
• Teach key external stakeholders (infusion nurses, pharmacists, etc.) on reconstitution process
• Maintain a pulse on regional LR MDS trends and closely coordinates regional needs-based education and engagement plans with cross functional partners to ensure customer engagement strategies are aligned to brand strategic imperatives
• Utilize strategic questioning and actively listen to routinely share insights from customer engagements 
• Analyze account dynamics to gain deep understanding of customer educational objectives and customer challenges to shape local education strategy and build educational accounts plans
• Compliantly collaborate with field-based Medical personnel and cross-functional field-based Commercial colleagues

Competencies

• Possess a thorough understanding of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and PhRMA Code to ensure compliance with internal and external guidelines and SOPs
• Ability to identify, engage, and educate appropriate nursing, APP, and HCPs
• Must be a strong team player who can effectively work cross-functionally in a matrix environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and virtual engagement platforms
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in using available clinical resources and presentations
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish, maintain, and grow professional relationships
• Must be a proactive team player able to work in a high growth, fast-paced environment 
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently
• Significant travel may be required, up to 75% travel, based on business needs
• Ability to meet credentialing requirements for access to healthcare institutions, medical facilities, and organizations that are in the assigned geography.  These credentialing requirements may include, but are not limited to, background checks, drug screens, and proof of required immunization and/or vaccinations
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory MVR record
• Must live in territory; residing near major airport preferred

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or life sciences, or related required; advanced degree preferred (NP, PA, MSN, DNP, PharmD, MBA, etc.)
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience
• 5+ years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience, 3+ years clinical practice experience in malignant hematology/oncology preferred
• Experience with developing and executing marketing strategies and tactics, and interactions with field-based teams
• Existing hematology/oncology customer relationships required, MDS specific relationships preferred
• Prior oncology product launch experience required, injectable and/or infusion experience a plus

EEO Statement: 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

Benefit Statement:

All regular-status, full-time employees of Geron are eligible to participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefit program, pursuant to plan terms and conditions.  Plan choices include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, supplemental health insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an employee stock purchase plan.  Geron also provides regular-status, full-time employees with a generous time off program that includes the eligibility to accrue 160 hours of vacation during each full year of employment, 64 hours of sick leave, 9 standard paid holiday days off, and paid leave for certain life events.  Geron recognizes that its employees work in many different states and therefore may be affected by different laws.  It is Geron’s intention to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws that apply to the Company’s employees.

Salary Statement:

Offered compensation is determined based on market data, internal equity, and an applicant’s relevant skills, experience, and educational background.  The salary ranges displayed below are only for those who, if selected for the role, will perform work in the specific locations listed.  Please note the employment opportunity is not limited to these locations. 

General Salary Range: $195,000 - $210,000