Oncology Nurse Educator - Texas
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Job Description
As an Oncology Nurse Educator supporting assigned portfolio in the TEXAS territory, you will play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients' lives through the provision of nurse education.
AstraZeneca’s vision in Oncology is to help patients by redefining the cancer-treatment paradigm, with the aim of bringing a broad pipeline of next-generation medicines focused principally on six tumor areas - breast, ovarian, lung, gynecology, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, and hematological cancers. As well as other tumor types, these are being targeted through five key platforms - immunotherapy, the genetic drivers of cancer and resistance, DNA damage repair, and antibody drug conjugates underpinned by personalized healthcare and biomarker technologies.
Reporting to the WEST Nurse Educator Director, the Oncology Nurse Educator will implement Nurse Education strategies and provide education to community and academic institutions, hospitals, health care providers and pharmacies by utilizing their professional expertise and clinical training.
Responsibilities
- Clinical Education
- Customer Knowledge & Insights
- Customer Focus and Engagement
- Account Planning and Execution
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree
- 4+ years Oncology nursing experience
- Active RN license in territory
- 80% Travel
- Residence within 1 hour of major airport
Desirable
- Experience as Clinical Nurse Educator or clinical professional in pharmaceutical industry
- Master’s degree in nursing or a related healthcare field
Oncology nursing certification from a recognized professional nursing organization (e. g., OCN® or equivalent) preferred.
Skills and Experience
Adverse Events & Patient Management Expertise
Effective educational presenter and discussion facilitator of Registered Nurses, Pharmacy Staff and Advanced Practitioners on all aspects of disease state and product information as it relates to patient care strategies and adverse event management.
Strong Commitment to Ethical Business Conduct
- Demonstrates an attitude focused on prioritizing customers' educational needs in relation to patient and adverse event management strategies.
- Applies knowledge and understanding of customer educational needs and priorities.
- Engages customers by aligning approach based on customer interests and AZ strategy and goals.
- Develops collaborative relationships within AZ to work toward a common goal and solve complex patient journey challenges.
- Ability to work independently with discretion and judgment without regular direct supervision
Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills
Excellent computer skills i. e. Microsoft office, Excel, Power point
At AstraZeneca, we are driven by the solutions we bring to the healthcare ecosystem. It powers us to make an impact at every step of the patient journey. We're always nurturing and protecting our teams to remove any barriers to innovation and experimentation. If you like to run fast, this is the place for you.
We thrive on the pace and energy, with a winning approach we can make anything happen. We are constantly thinking big to answer new challenges. We push ourselves to start small and scale fast. The pioneers of digital and innovative solutions that have never been seen before.
Are you ready to join us on this journey? To be part of shaping the future? To work with top people to build a diverse career and learn what Commercial looks like at its best? If so, apply today!
- 14-Sep-2026
- 30-Sep-2026
Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and have at least 4 years of oncology nursing experience with an active RN license. The role requires the ability to travel 80% of the time and reside within one hour of a major airport.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Oncology — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 48% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Oncology median $90k (middle half $83k–$99k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Oncology listings in Texas | 13 active | 276 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 36% remote · 48% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Registered Nurse listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment392 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Oncology listings | 442 in the last 30 days | 382 the 30 days before (+16%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Oncology pay trend | +2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Astra Zeneca | silver tier, 74/100 | Top Employers work-life index33 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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