US: 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. From our global network of research and development sites, we are committed to discovering and developing safe, effective, and cutting-edge therapies for patients worldwide.
Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Johnson & Johnson to jointly develop and commercialize CARVYKTI® (ciltacabtagene autoleucel; cilta-cel). Through this strategic partnership, we combine complementary expertise and capabilities to advance innovative immunotherapies for patients living with multiple myeloma.
Legend Biotech is seeking Sr. Cell Therapy Clinical Educator (Gulf Coast) as part of the Commercial team based Remotely, near the Houston or New Orleans metro areas.
Role Overview
The Cell Therapy Clinical Educator are field based commercial personnel 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 is a field-based role that works closely with sales, marketing and other cross-functional partners to deliver on-label education to the audiences mentioned above.
Key Responsibilities
Conducts 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
Develops 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.
Demonstrates sound judgment regarding utilization of time and resources
Represent Legend at national and/or local conventions
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 act