Field Nurse Educator – Sacramento, CA
Listed compensation
$115,000-$120,000 annually
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job Description
As a global leader in commercial solutions, IQVIA is uniquely positioned to
deliver results both nationally and internationally. Our teams partner with
biopharma companies to bring essential medicines to the people who need them
most. We empower our clients with insights and access to their markets, helping
them demonstrate the value of their products to payers, physicians, and patients
alike.
A core part of our mission includes serving as the sales force for biopharma or
providing nurse educators who support patients and prescribers. With the right
experience, you can help bring medical innovations to life in real-world
settings.
We’re excited to announce an opportunity to join our team of over 10,000 field
professionals worldwide—we’re currently hiring a Nurse Educator to support our
pharmaceutical and biotech clients.
Nurse Educator
At the heart of our business strategies is a commitment to patients. The Nurse
Educator Program is a patient-centered, educational initiative designed to
support individuals living with chronic conditions who have been prescribed
specific therapies. Nurse Educators play a vital role in helping patients
understand their treatment, manage their condition, and access relevant
resources related to their prescribed medication.
This role involves one-on-one engagement with patients through various channels,
including in-person visits, phone calls, video conferencing, email, and
SMS—always in strict alignment with program guidelines. Please note: this is an
educational role only. Nurse Educators do not provide clinical care or medical
advice.
Role Overview: Nurse Educator
As a Nurse Educator, you will play a key role in supporting patients by
connecting them with program-approved resources and delivering personalized
education on chronic disease management and prescribed therapies. This role is
designed to empower patients, promote treatment adherence, and encourage
meaningful dialogue with healthcare providers.
Key Responsibilities
* Facilitate connections between patients and approved educational resources.
* Deliver direct, disease-specific education and training related to prescribed
medications.
* Support multiple disease states and therapies as needed.
* Promote behavioral change through patient-centered education to improve
treatment adherence.
* Encourage effective communication between patients and their healthcare
providers.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree and/or BSN preferred.
* Active RN license in state of residence; compact multi-state license
preferred where applicable.
* Nursing license must be current and in good standing.
* Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in healthcare (hospital, home
health, pharmaceutical, or biotech settings).
* Prior experience as a nurse educator is preferred.
* Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
* Valid driver’s license required.
* Must reside within the designated territory.
* Experience in direct patient interaction with a focus on adherence and
persistence.
* Strong understanding of clinical data and pharmacology.
* Excellent time management, planning, and multitasking skills.
* Effective presentation and motivational skills; strong interpersonal and
communication abilities.
* Ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
* Dedicated home workspace required.
* Adaptability to changing responsibilities and environments.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and iPad
technology.
* Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
* Willingness to travel up to 60–70%.
* Compliance with client vaccination requirements may be necessary.
Compensation
* Competitive annual salary
* Car allowance
* Bonus eligibility
#LI-CES
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial
insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare
industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and
commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient
outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
[https://jobs.iqvia.com/]
IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability,
status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero
tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted
in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements,
misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will
result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of
employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate
your honesty and professionalism.
The potential base pay range for this role is $115,000-$120,000 annually. The
actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including
job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience;
location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position
offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be
offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Patient Education — Registered Nurse Career Context
IQVIA holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 38 active listings.
Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 64% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$118k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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