Clinical Nurse Consultant - Indiana
Bristol Myers Squibb
Summary
As part of the Oncology Field Medical organization, the Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) is a trusted clinical expert responsible for developing professional relationships and educating key Health Care Professionals (HCP) involved in the care of patients receiving BMS hematology and oncology products in a defined geography.
Job description
The primary role of the CNC is to drive peer to peer interactions with customers that optimize patient outcomes by delivering end-to-end clinical exchanges that clarify the complexities of patient identification and management. The purpose of these interactions is to deliver a continuum of clinical education and support that address the needs of HCPs starting or continuing patients on BMS hematology and oncology medicines, optimizing patient management and duration of treatment. CNCs also educate on unmet disease needs and discuss the current treatment landscape for these patient populations.
Customer Focus
- Develop and maintain relationships with academic and community HCPs within assigned geography to provide clinical and product education for BMS hematology and oncology products.
- Use various channels for interactions (1:1, group presentations, remote, etc.) while utilizing approved education materials.
- Actively assess the treatment and patient management landscape by meeting with HCPs to understand their needs and current patient management processes/protocols.
- Demonstrate proficiency in using available on-label CNC resources and presentations.
- Effectively utilize platform skills for presenting information to HCPs and be able to respond to questions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local procedures, ethical and legal guidelines and directives.
- Consistently evaluate the impact of CNC activities in an account and plan for follow-up or next steps.
- Respond and adapt quickly to support new and ongoing educational gaps or other customer needs.
- Actively monitor CNC dashboard & account data, adjusting activities and business plans to meet goals and objectives.
- Continuously seek to increase knowledge of treatment landscape, product attributes and disease states.
Provide Clinical Expertise
- In collaboration with medical and commercial partners, deliver educational speaker programs to HCP customers in approved out of office settings.
- In collaboration with commercial and medical, deliver educational in-services for HCP customers.
- Provide product demonstrations and infusion support for CAR T sites starting new patients.
- Support initial and ongoing clinical/disease area and product specific training to internal stakeholders (e.g. Commercial, Value Access & Payment).
- Participate in assigned Medical Congress activities.
- Share clinical insights and patient management experiences internally to support franchise strategy.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- APP (DNP, APRN, NP, CNS) or MSN or BSN, minimum of 5 years clinical experience in a Hematology/Oncology Disease Area.
- Nurse Educator experience within the bio/pharmaceutical industry preferred.
- Current active Nursing License
- OCN Certification
- Clinical depth within Hematology, Oncology and Cell Therapy disease states
Behaviors and Competencies Desired
- Strong business acumen that leads to plans and execution aligned with business priorities.
- Advanced impactful communication skills, including effective presentation platform skills.
- Experience effectively transferring clinical expertise to others and influencing patient management processes/protocols.
- Collaboration skills that lead to meaningful partnerships with other internal functions
- Established relationships with health care providers within assigned geography.
- Demonstrates BMS Values
Essential Qualifications
- This field-based role requires frequent travel (approximately 50-75% of time) and HCP interactions in multiple public settings.
- Candidates must be willing and able to fly and drive within and out of their territory to meet business needs.
- A company car is provided, and candidates must have a valid state-issued driver license and clear driving record.
- Candidates must have the ability to work nights and weekends as needed.
- Candidates must operate in compliance with all laws, regulations, and policies.
Requirements
- APP (DNP, APRN, NP, CNS) or MSN or BSN
- Minimum of 5 years clinical experience in a Hematology/Oncology Disease Area
- Current active Nursing License
- OCN Certification
- Clinical depth within Hematology, Oncology and Cell Therapy disease states
- Nurse Educator experience within the bio/pharmaceutical industry preferred
- Strong business acumen
- Advanced impactful communication skills, including effective presentation platform skills
- Experience effectively transferring clinical expertise to others and influencing patient management processes/protocols
- Collaboration skills that lead to meaningful partnerships with other internal functions
- Established relationships with health care providers within assigned geography
- Frequent travel (approximately 50-75% of time)
- Valid state-issued driver license and clear driving record
- Ability to work nights and weekends as needed
Benefits
- Wellbeing Support
- Retirement Benefits
- Financial Protection Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Flexible Time Off
- 11 Paid Company Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Volunteer Days
- Summer Hours Flexibility
- Leaves of Absence
- Annual Global Shutdown
- Company Car
Company overview
Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. Founded in 1887 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, the company operates with a unique BioPharma strategy that combines the reach and resources of a major pharmaceutical company with the entrepreneurial spirit and agility of a biotech firm. BMS focuses on transformative therapies in key therapeutic areas including oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular disease, and fibrosis. The company has built a sustainable pipeline of potential therapies and leverages translational medicine and data analytics to deliver the right medicine to the right patient at the right time. With over 10,000 employees worldwide, Bristol Myers Squibb maintains a strong commitment to scientific excellence, patient-centric innovation, and global health equity through its foundation. The company's portfolio includes groundbreaking treatments such as Opdivo (nivolumab) for cancer, Eliquis (apixaban) for cardiovascular conditions, and Orencia (abatacept) for autoimmune diseases, among others.