Clinical Educator
Ashfield Healthcare, LLC - Detroit, MI
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Ashfield Engage Patient Solutions is partnering with a biopharmaceutical company that is dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community. This is a unique opportunity to serve as an educational resource for patients and families impacted by rare kidney disease. The primary function of the KEC is to liaise with patient advocacy groups, community-based healthcare organizations, HCP practices and their constituents on disease state educational programs, resources, support, and services in the kidney health space. What''s in it for you? Competitive compensation Excellent Benefits - accrued time off, medical, dental, vision, 401k, disability & life insurance, employee discounts/promotions Competitive environment with company-wide recognition, contests and coveted awards Exceptional company culture Recognized as a Top Workplace USA 2021 Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people impacted by kidney disease What will you be doing? Establish thought leadership through awareness and education around the importance of kidney health or Increase awareness and visibility of rare kidney diseases through education and outreach Encourage timely and empowered engagement in the kidney healthcare system Identify local healthcare organizations and agency partners to collaborate on regional education programs and activities Liaise with corporations, healthcare organizations, community-based advocacy, patient groups, HCP practices and their constituents on creating, educational programs and, resources, and connecting families to available support and services. Coordinate and implement IgA Nephropathy and FSGS patient education programs at the local level Deliver accessible and relevant educational information pertaining to IgA Nephropathy and FSGS to address knowledge gaps and empower patients to make informed decisions around their healthcare. Measure programmatic success through evaluations and timely follow-up with participants Deliver and potentially facilitate the delivery of helpful educational information pertaining to the disease state to patients and advocacy groups at various events (e.g. Booth Exhibits and patient meetings) Develop and maintain professional relationships with local and regional advocacy groups to advance the needs of patients Compliantly compile and report back data from programs Benchmark patient-facing health education programs across disease states to understand best practices and successful delivery methods What do you need for this position? Current US healthcare professional license: RN or related health care field of study Associates Degree/Bachelors/BSN or equivalent work-related experience Preferred minimum of 3 years experience working in the nephrology disease space. Experience working with diverse patient populations and multi-cultural communities. Knowledge of current trends in health education delivery models Experience working externally with health care providers and/or patient advocacy groups Experience delivering education to patient populations in a group setting on health-related topics. A self-starter with high personal motivation and experience in building out contacts within an assigned territory. Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills Demonstrate effective, empathetic and professional communication Must be located within 50 miles of a major airport due to size of geography and amount of travel required About Ashfield Engage Ashfield Engage is a global leader in commercialization services for the healthcare industry. We partner with our clients across Advisory, Healthcare Communications, Commercial, Patient Solutions and Medical Affairs to build creative, scalable and tailored health solutions that are executed flawlessly, to deliver positive outcomes for patients. Our mission is to partner with our clients, improving lives by helping healthcare professionals and patients get the medicines, knowledge and support they need. To learn more about Ashfield Engage, visit us at: Ashfield Engage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment at Ashfield are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Further, pursuant to applicable local ordinances, Ashfield will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Ashfield Engage is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D. We appreciate your interest in our company, however; only qualified candidates will be considered.
Created: 2025-11-15