Area Director, Regional Lead West - Oncology Clinical Educator

About the Company

A global biopharmaceutical company on a mission to solve unmet medical needs through the discovery, development, and commercialization of proprietary therapeutics. Incyte has established a portfolio of first-in-class medicines for patients and a strong pipeline of products in Hematology, Oncology, and Inflammation and Autoimmunity. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Incyte has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.

About the Role

The Area Director (AD) is a field-based leadership position aligned with a specified geography, reporting to the National Director of the Oncology Clinical Nurse Educator (OCNE) Team. This role focuses on coaching, training, and mentoring the OCNE team to promote excellence in field execution. The AD is accountable for team performance in alignment with product strategy and ensures all activities comply with current regulatory and healthcare compliance guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the evolving oncology marketplace and regional influences.
• Screen, interview, hire, and retain qualified talent from diverse backgrounds for the OCNE regional team.
• Utilize effective leadership skills to support the OCNE in developing and maintaining a strategic territory plan.
• Evaluate and coach OCNE team members on product knowledge, understanding of disease states, and the oncology landscape.
• Lead a team of Oncology Clinical Nurse Educators (OCNEs) to provide on-label, company-approved education, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.
• Foster a creative, innovative, and supportive workplace to develop a high-performing team built on trust, transparency, and strategic purpose.
• Collaborate on the creation and implementation of OCNE educational and field execution strategies.
• Collaborate with the National Director on the development of annual performance goals and objectives, including appropriate measures.
• Provide career development support for team members, identifying project and internal networking opportunities while ensuring inclusivity and equal access.
• Participate in the creation, implementation, and maintenance of OCNE field collaborative strategies to ensure compliant partnership across all customer-facing teams (e.g., sales, medical).
• Responsible for timely completion of administrative duties for self and assigned team, including review and communication of team engagement reports, expense reports, and trainings.
• Consistently achieve results and hold self accountable for performance.

Requirements

• A degree in nursing or equivalent experience is required; advanced nursing qualifications preferred.
• Active RN license or Advanced Practice License (Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist) required.
• Extensive experience in hematology/oncology across clinical practice and pharmaceutical settings.
• A minimum of relevant experience in disease state and product-related education; senior-level experience preferred.
• Relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry or people management is preferred but not required.
• An Oncology-specific certification is preferred but not required.
• Ability to develop strong partnerships and work cross-functionally.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, with accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, OneNote) and database applications is preferred, but equivalent experience with similar software is also valued.
• A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record, or equivalent means of transportation, are required.

The company values diverse experiences and encourages applicants from various backgrounds to apply.