Duchenne Nurse Educator

The Role

The Duchenne Nurse Educator (DNE) supports health care providers, patients, and caregivers through education on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), the infusion process of our approved therapies, and Sarepta patient support programs. This role collaborates with internal and external partners to ensure ongoing support to HCPs, patients, and families.

Responsibilities

• Develops relationships with HCPs, patients, and caregivers to support both the HCPs and the families through their journey on therapy.
• Collaborates with cross-functional partners to ensure ongoing compliance with therapy.
• Provides nurse triage support during 24-hour on-call shift coverage.
• Triage calls from patient care teams requiring medical guidance post gene therapy treatment.
• Documents calls according to established guidelines (PV reporting).
• Directs patient care teams to the proper Customer Service Center based on the topic of the call.
• Attends advocacy meetings and represents Sarepta at industry conferences.
• Trains on-site at Sarepta facilities and attends Company-sponsored in-person events.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with a bachelor’s degree (BSN/BS/BA) from an accredited school.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience; Infusion, Neuromuscular, Pediatric Neurology, or other specialty experience preferred.
• Prefer 2 or more years’ experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.

Qualifications

• Highly interested in educating people on the disease state of Duchenne and working with health care professionals to support patients and families.
• Exceptional presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates team-based skills collaborating with cross functional partners, both internally and externally.
• Competent and comfortable presenting in group and individual settings, live and virtually, with and without technology.
• Empathetic, friendly, and relatable, with effective communication skills.
• Comfortable speaking with patients/families.
• Willingness to work as part of a team in a demanding environment.
• Embraces continuous learning/seeks knowledge.

Skills

• Valid driver’s license and in good standing.
• Ability to travel, including ground and air transportation, up to 60% within assigned territory is required.

Benefits

• Physical and Emotional Wellness
• Financial Wellness
• Support for Caregivers

Pay

$136,000 - $170,000 per year

Schedule

Hybrid, with rotating on-call coverage 24 hours/7 days per week.