Overview
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The Duchenne Nurse Educator (DNE) works in a highly visible, dedicated team environment. The bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking DNE will support health care providers (HCPs), patients, and caregivers through education on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), the infusion process of our approved therapies, and Sarepta patient support programs. The DNE develops relationships with HCPs, patients, and caregivers to support the therapy journey. The DNE collaborates with cross-functional partners to ensure ongoing compliance with therapy. Territory: Washington, Oregon, Northern California, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Alaska.
The Opportunity to Make a Difference
* Educate providers, infusion nurses, patients, and caregivers on Sarepta’s approved therapies for DMD and the infusion process.
* Serve as a recognized expert on DMD education (Genotype, deletions, disease process, etc.).
* Stay current on the DMD environment.
* Collaborate with internal cross-functional partners and external partners to ensure ongoing support to HCPs, patients, and families.
* Present to audiences compliantly.
* Conduct programs for disease-state awareness.
* Assist to improve infusion experience for DMD patients by providing ongoing support to the infusion nurses and sharing best practices.
* Work with SareptAssist team and specialty pharmacy to ensure smooth transition from infusion center to home infusion for PMO therapies.
* Support patients and families as requested by case manager or health care provider.
* Attend advocacy meetings and represent Sarepta at industry conferences.
* Travel to training meetings, medical offices, and home health agencies as necessary.
* Special projects including triage nursing support: triage telephone calls from patient care teams requiring medical guidance post gene therapy treatment during rotating 24-hour on-call shifts; intake and interpret medical information; communicate with care teams and physicians; document calls; direct to appropriate center; on-call coverage day, night, weekend.
More About You
* Registered Nurse with a bachelor’s degree (BSN/BS/BA) from an accredited school.
* At least 5 years of relevant experience; Infusion, Neuromuscular, Pediatric Neurology, or other specialty experience preferred.
* Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
* Prefer 2+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
* Strong interest in educating about Duchenne and collaborating with healthcare professionals to support patients and families.
* Exceptional presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
* Demonstrates teamwork with cross-functional partners.
* Comfortable presenting in group and individual settings, live and virtual.
* Empathetic, friendly, and relatable with effective communication skills.
* Willingness to work as part of a team in a demanding environment.
* Embraces continuous learning and seeks knowledge.
* Valid driver’s license and in good standing.
* Requires rotating on-call coverage 24/7.
* Ability to travel up to 60% within assigned territory.
What Now?
We’re looking for solution-oriented, critical thinkers. If you’re comfortable with ambiguity, candor, and challenging yourself while placing kindness and integrity at the forefront, we encourage you to apply.
This position is hybrid; you will be expected to work on site at Sarepta facilities in the United States and/or attend Company-sponsored in-person events.
The salary range is $132,000 – $165,000 per year. Salary offers are commensurate with Sarepta’s compensation philosophy and consider factors including education, experience, market conditions, and internal equity.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sarepta offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Sarepta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and participates in E-Verify.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
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