Clinical Nurse Consultant, Chicago

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As part of the commercial 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 products in a defined geography.

• 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.  CNC interactions are aligned with on-label commercial strategies and the needs expressed by customers. 

• CNCs may develop relationships with oncology focused Patient Support Groups for the purpose of presenting approved presentations that address specific patient education needs identified by the group leader.

• CNCs are viewed as clinical experts by their customers for the BMS hematology and oncology portfolio. Product responsibilities may change based on franchise and business needs.

Customer Focus

• Develop and maintain relationships with academic and community HCPs within assigned geography to provide on-label clinical and product education for BMS hematology and oncology products. The CNC will use various channels for interactions (1:1, group presentations, remote, etc.) while utilizing on-label approved marketing 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. Actively prepare to address the educational needs of customers.

Provide Clinical Expertise

• In collaboration with commercial partners, deliver on-label educational speaker programs to HCP customers in approved out of office settings.

• In collaboration with commercial, deliver on-label 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.  

Commercial Planning and Execution

• Adopt account business planning approach and contribute to cross-functional business plans.

• Assist with the development of clinically meaningful CNC programs/projects in line with commercial strategies and plans.

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’s license and clear driving record.

• Candidates must have the ability to work nights & weekends as needed. 

• Candidates must operate in compliance with all laws, regulations, and policies.

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The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 
Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
 

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.

• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

​Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)

• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

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With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

Supporting People with Disabilities

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to [email protected]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/

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