Sr. Cell Therapy Clinical Educator (Gulf Coast)

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating and, one day, curing life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, we are advancing the next generation of cell therapy through a portfolio of innovative technologies, including autologous, allogeneic, and in vivo cell therapy approaches. Our research spans chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T), T-cell receptor (TCR-T), natural killer (NK) cell-based therapies, and other emerging platforms designed to transform the treatment of serious diseases.

About the role

The Cell Therapy Clinical Educator is a field-based commercial role responsible for providing information, education, and resources on Legend cell therapy products to advanced practice providers (APPs) and nurses involved in delivering care for patients treated with cell therapy. The individual will work within a specified region to enhance disease knowledge, coordinate and provide staff training to enhance proper administration, and educate on appropriate adverse identification and management. This role works closely with sales, marketing, and other cross-functional partners to deliver on-label education to the audiences mentioned above.

Responsibilities

• Conduct peer-to-peer in-person and virtual educational programs through 1:1 APP/Nurse and group presentations.
• Meet with identified customers in each participating practice or facility to engage and enroll them in educational programs.
• Promptly respond to internal/external inquiries and requests.
• Collaborate and work cooperatively with commercial team members on various cross-functional projects and regional initiatives to support company goals.
• Provide in-services and educational activities at appropriate professional society meetings.
• Utilize key resources to support account planning to align with regional and company goals.
• Develop relationships with key nurse opinion leaders.
• Recognize changes and emerging trends within an account to develop and implement alternate plans to achieve objectives.
• Provide consistent follow-up to appropriately assess and meet practice needs for education.
• Possess an in-depth mastery of clinical and technical knowledge related to products and disease state management.
• Ensure clear, concise, and accurate communication of program information using proper medical terminology utilizing only approved materials and guidelines.
• Maintain the highest level of professional standards in all interactions with customers and other business contacts.
• Demonstrate sound judgment regarding utilization of time and resources.
• Represent Legend at national and/or local conventions.
• Perform other tasks as assigned within scope of practice.

Requirements

• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university in a health science field (RN, NP, PA, etc). Advanced degree also considered.
• Minimum of 10 years nursing experience or 5 years Oncology experience.
• Clinical practice experience in immune effector cell therapy/bone marrow transplant (required if no previous in-house industry experience).
• Involvement/membership in ONS (Oncology Nursing Society).
• Previous in-house industry sales or clinical educator experience.
• Experience with Multiple Myeloma.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication (written and presentation) skills.
• Demonstrated ability to access and understand challenges and educational needs of stakeholders and accounts within the assigned geography.
• Proven customer focus.
• Demonstration of strong in-person and virtual presentation and engagement skills.
• Superior clinical skills and business acumen with the proven ability to excel in a technically complex and ambiguous environment.
• Exceptional collaborator who can effectively develop and work with internal functional partners and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability to identify critical activities and tasks and adjust priorities to meet organizational goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to read situations quickly, anticipate and adjust for problems and roadblocks.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Agility in multi-tasking.
• Able to travel 75% of the time.
• Proven track record of attaining organizational and personal objectives.
• Ability to perform administrative responsibilities accurately and on time.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Pay

The base pay range is $168,372 USD - $220,988 USD. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. Performance-based bonus and/or equity is available to employees in eligible roles.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one.
• Eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment.
• Paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company holidays.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Legal assistance and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Voluntary commuter benefits.
• Family planning and care resources.
• Well-being initiatives and peer-to-peer recognition programs.