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 develops relationships with HCPs, patients, and caregivers to support both the HCPs and the families through their journey on therapy.

Location

This position covers Washington, Oregon, Northern California, Utah, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Alaska.

Special Projects

• Triage telephone calls from patient care teams requiring medical guidance post gene therapy treatment during rotating 24-hour on-call shifts.
• Intake and interpret different nuances of medical information to triage calls appropriately.
• Communicate and act as a liaison between patient’s care teams and an experienced physician in a confidential manner.
• Document calls according to established guidelines (PV reporting).
• Direct the patient care team to the proper Customer Service Center (e.g., Medical information, SareptAssist) based on the topic of the call.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

What Sarepta Offers

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package available on Sarepta's website.

What Now?

We're always looking for solution-oriented, critical thinkers. If you're comfortable with ambiguity and candor, relish challenging yourself, and place kindness and integrity at the forefront of how you approach your peers and work, then we encourage you to apply.