Director, Clinical Nurse Educator - Cutaneous Oncology

Title | Role:  Director, Clinical Nurse Educator – Cutaneous Oncology

Job Title: Director, Clinical Nurse Educators

Department: Cutaneous Oncology Business Unit

Location: Field-Based (U.S.)

Reports To: Vice President, Head of Cutaneous Oncology Business Unit

Position Type: Full-Time

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. (Sun Pharma) is the fourth largest specialty generic pharmaceutical company in the world, and rapidly building a brand presence. We manufacture, market and distribute pharmaceuticals to the nation’s largest wholesalers, distributors, warehousing and non-warehousing chain drugstores as well as managed care providers. Our goal is to continue to develop and market quality products that bring value to our customers and ultimately the patient. Current manufacturing capabilities allow Sun Pharma to develop products across most therapeutic categories.

At Sun Pharma we believe our people are an invaluable asset. Our culturally diverse workforce is one of our biggest strengths, along with the rich experience they bring across varied skill-sets. We are proud that our global workforce is bound by our common values:

Humility. Integrity. Passion. Innovation.

Job Summary:

Sun Pharma is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director, Clinical Nurse Educators to build and lead a national team of Clinical Nurse Educators (CNEs) in support of the upcoming U.S. launch of UNLOXCYT (cosibelimab), a novel PD-L1 inhibitor for advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC). In this newly created leadership role, the Director will be responsible for shaping the vision, strategy, deployment, and execution of the nurse education function within the Cutaneous Oncology Business Unit.

The Director will be accountable for recruiting, training, and leading a team of field-based Nurse Educators who work closely with healthcare professionals and collaborate with Sun Sales, Marketing, Market Access and Medical Affairs partners to enhance the customer experience and optimize patient care across key dermatology, oncology and infusion site

 In addition to UNLOXCYT, this role may also oversee educational support related to ODOMZO® (sonidegib) and LEVULAN® KERASTICK® + BLU-U®.

Responsibilities:

• Build and manage a team of high-performing, commercially focused Clinical Nurse Educators to support the launch and growth of UNLOXCYT and other dermatology assets.
• Align field efforts with strategic brand objectives, territory goals, and educational campaigns.
• Lead training, coaching, and development of CNEs to ensure delivery of impactful, compliant education to healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, and Access partners to create and execute field deployment strategies, HCP engagement plans, and aligned messaging.
• Monitor KPIs, team performance, and market feedback to continuously optimize team execution and customer impact.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to brand leads, field leadership, and sales operations to refine education initiatives and ensure seamless coordination.
• Oversee field presence at industry conferences, speaker programs, and peer-to-peer educational events.
• This is a field-based role: Ability to travel required, including periodic visits to corporate office in Princeton, NJ; must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Education and Qualifications:

Required:

• Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or equivalent with active U.S. licensure.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of nursing experience, with at least 5 years in pharmaceutical/biotech industry in a Clinical Nurse Educator, Field Medical, or leadership role.
• Proven team leadership experience, with direct management of field-based professionals.
• Deep understanding of oncology, dermatology, or immunotherapy therapeutic areas.
• Track record of successfully supporting product launches, ideally in specialty care or biologics.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50–60%.

Preferred:

• Previous experience leading national or regional CNE teams in dermatology or oncology.
• Experience with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors, skin cancer treatment, or immune checkpoint therapy.
• Advanced degree (MSN, DNP, MBA, or equivalent) is a plus.

About Sun Pharma – Cutaneous Oncology Business Unit

Sun Pharma is a leading global pharmaceutical company committed to innovation and excellence. The Cutaneous Oncology Business Unit focuses on providing advanced therapies for serious skin conditions, including skin cancer and precancerous lesions. We are purpose-driven, patient-focused, and forward-looking—poised to make a significant impact in dermatologic oncology with the upcoming launch of UNLOXCYT.

This position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.

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