Blood & Marrow Transplant Nurse Educator
Southeast Region
Omeros is currently recruiting a Blood & Marrow Transplant Nurse Educator for
the Southeast Region. The Nurse Educator serves as a field-based clinical
education resource for YARTEMLEA (narsoplimab) within an assigned territory.
This position engages appropriate members of multidisciplinary medial teams,
which may include transplant physicians, hematologists/oncologists, nurses,
nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, transplant coordinators,
and other healthcare professionals involved in the identification and management
of TA-TMA.
About Omeros Corporation
Omeros is an innovative biotechnology company that discovers and develops
first-in-class protein and small-molecule therapeutics for both large-market and
orphan indications, with a focus on complement-mediated diseases, cancers, and
addictive or compulsive disorders. Omeros’ lead complement inhibitor YARTEMLEA®
(narsoplimab-wuug), which targets the lectin pathway’s effector enzyme MASP-2,
is FDA-approved and commercially available in the U.S. for the treatment of
hematopoietic stem cell transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy
(TA-TMA) in adult and pediatric patients aged two years and older.. OMS1029,
Omeros’ long-acting MASP-2 inhibitor, has successfully completed Phase 1
clinical trials.
Under a recently announced asset purchase and licensing agreement, Novo Nordisk
acquired global rights to zaltenibart (formerly OMS906), an inhibitor of MASP-3,
the alternative pathway’s key activator, which is in clinical development for
PNH and other alternative pathway indications, along with associated
intellectual property and related assets. Omeros’ pipeline also includes OMS527,
a phosphodiesterase 7 inhibitor in clinical development for cocaine use
disorder, which is fully funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and a
growing portfolio of novel recombinant antibodies targeting multidrug-resistant
organisms and novel molecular and cellular therapeutic programs for oncology.
For more information about Omeros and its programs, visit www.omeros.com
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What are your job responsibilities?
Provides education regarding TA-TMA, including disease pathophysiology, risk
factors, clinical presentation, signs and symptoms, relevant laboratory
findings, diagnostic considerations, and management.
Supports multidisciplinary education designed to facilitate timely
recognition and appropriate evaluation of suspected TA-TMA.
Provides education regarding YARTEMLEA (narsoplimab) consistent with its
approved labeling, including its indication, mechanism of action,
administration, dosing, safety information, monitoring, and other relevant
clinical considerations.
Helps institutions understand the clinical and operational considerations
associated with incorporating YARTEMLEA into appropriate patient-care
pathways.
Supports education of nursing and pharmacy teams regarding treatment
preparation, administration, monitoring, and other responsibilities
associated with caring for patients receiving YARTEMLEA, as appropriate.
Builds trusted relationships with clinical stakeholders at transplant centers
and serving as a knowledgeable, responsive educational resource.
Develops and maintains strong understanding of the patient journey to help
support HCP’s and inform internal constituents
Identifies institution-specific educational gaps, workflow challenges, and
barriers related to TA-TMA recognition and management.
Gathers insights regarding how TA-TMA is identified and managed across
transplant centers and communicating relevant trends to internal leadership.
Collaborates appropriately with Omeros Sales colleagues within their
territories while maintaining the distinct responsibilities and appropriate
boundaries of the Nurse Educator role.
Partners with Medical Affairs when questions require scientific exchange or
involve information outside the approved scope of the Nurse Educator role.
Conducts all activities in accordance with Omeros policies and applicable
legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
What education and experience do you need?
Nursing degree or equivalent clinical qualification; MSN, APRN, CNS or
advanced clinical training strongly preferred
Active or previously active RN/APRN licensure with direct patient-care
experience
5+ years of relevant experience across clinical practice, biopharmaceuticals,
healthcare, clinician education, or related functions
Demonstrated ability to develop rapport and foster collaborative,
consultative relationships with HCPs
Exceptional communication, presentation, coaching, and relationship-building
skills
Ability to communicate complex scientific and clinical information clearly to
diverse healthcare audiences
Demonstrated commitment to ethical, compliant, and patient-centered
decision-making
Clinical or industry experience in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation,
hematology/ oncology, rare disease, or another highly specialized therapeutic
area is strongly preferred
Experience working directly with major transplant centers, multidisciplinary
transplant teams and key opinion leaders from those transplant centers is
strongly preferred
Experience in and knowledge of Microsoft applications as well as CRM tools
What skills and knowledge does our ideal candidate have?
Possess in-depth knowledge of the medical industry (Pharmaceutical, hospital,
specialty pharmacy, biologics/biotech)
Is extremely customer-focused and able to build and foster strong positive
relationships within each account.
Knowledge of products used in the HSCT arena (Chemotherapy, radiation,
supportive care products) is preferred.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks/priorities.
Proficiency with basic technology tools (e.g. Microsoft Office products,
Veeva CRM, etc.)
Integrity
What else do you need to know?
• You will be expected to work remotely from your assigned region.
• Must have the ability to drive to or fly to various meetings/client sites.
• Overnight and weekend travel is required and may vary depending on
individual territory size, customer locations and business needs; exact amount
of travel required is based on territory customer locations.
• Ability to attend meetings at off-site locations.
• Consideration for this position requires a valid driver’s license and an
acceptable driving record.
• Must reside in assigned territory
Compensation and Benefits:
Omeros is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package designed to
support the lives of our employees and their families. The wage scale for BMT
Nurse Educator position is ($160,000 - $215,000). Salaries will be determined
based on knowledge, skills, education, and experience relevant to the role.
Employees are offered medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan
with a company match. Employees accrue three weeks of vacation and 80 hours of
sick time on an annual basis and receive twelve paid holidays throughout the
calendar year. This position is eligible for incentive and stock options. To
learn more about Omeros, please visit www.omeros.com.
Omeros is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or
a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as
race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, or any other
factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.
It is our policy to provide reasonable accommodation to anyone with a disability
who needs assistance completing the job application process. If you need
assistance, you can send an e-mail to hr@omeros.com [hr@omeros.com] .