As an Oncology Nurse Educator supporting assigned portfolio in the TEXAS territory, you will play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients' lives through the provision of nurse education.
AstraZeneca’s vision in Oncology is to help patients by redefining the cancer-treatment paradigm, with the aim of bringing a broad pipeline of next-generation medicines focused principally on six tumor areas - breast, ovarian, lung, gynecology, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, and hematological cancers. As well as other tumor types, these are being targeted through five key platforms - immunotherapy, the genetic drivers of cancer and resistance, DNA damage repair, and antibody drug conjugates underpinned by personalized healthcare and biomarker technologies.
Reporting to the WEST Nurse Educator Director, the Oncology Nurse Educator will implement Nurse Education strategies and provide education to community and academic institutions, hospitals, health care providers and pharmacies by utilizing their professional expertise and clinical training.
Responsibilities
Clinical Education
Customer Knowledge & Insights
Customer Focus and Engagement
Account Planning and Execution
Teamwork and Collaboration
Essential :
Bachelor’s degree
4+ years Oncology nursing experience
Active RN license in territory
80% Travel
Residence within 1 hour of major airport
Desirable:
Experience as Clinical Nurse Educator or clinical professional in pharmaceutical industry
Master’s degree in nursing or a related healthcare field
Oncology nursing certification from a recognized professional nursing organization (e.g., OCN® or equivalent) preferred.
Skills and Experience
Adverse events & patient management expertise
Effective educational presenter and discussion facilitator of Registered Nurses, Pharmacy Staff and Advanced Practitioners on all aspects of disease state and product information as it relates to patient care strategies and adverse event management.
Strong commitment to ethical business conduct
Demonstrates an attitude focused on prioritizing customers' educational needs in relation to patient and adverse event management strategies.
Applies knowledge and understanding of customer educational needs and priorities.
Engages customers by aligning approach based on customer interests and AZ strategy and goals.
Develops collaborative relationships within AZ to work toward a common goal and solve complex patient journey challenges.
Ability to work independently with discretion and judgment without regular direct supervision
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent computer skills i.e. Microsoft office, Excel, Power point
At AstraZeneca, we are driven by the solutions we bring to the healthcare ecosystem. It powers us to make an impact at every step of the patient journey. We're always nurturing and protecting our teams to remove any barriers to innovation and experimentation. If you like to run fast, this is the place for you. We thrive on the pace and energy, with a winning approach we can make anything happen. We are constantly thinking big to answer new challenges. We push ourselves to start small and scale fast. The pioneers of digital and innovative solutions that have never been seen before.
Are you ready to join us on this journey? To be part of shaping the future? To work with top people to build a diverse career and learn what Commercial looks like at its best? If so, apply today!
Date Posted
14-Sep-2026Closing Date
30-Sep-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- At least 4 years of oncology nursing experience
- Active Registered Nurse license in the assigned territory
- Ability to travel 80% of the time
- Residence within one hour of a major airport
- Experience as a clinical nurse educator or clinical professional in the pharmaceutical industry
- Master's degree in nursing or a related healthcare field
- Oncology nursing certification, such as OCN or equivalent
- Adverse-event and patient-management expertise
- Strong educational presentation and discussion-facilitation skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint
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