Care Educator - Northwest Region

Position Summary :

Apellis is dedicated to creating a premier patient services organization that prioritizes support for patients at every phase of their journey. The structure of Apellis is fundamentally rooted in addressing both the emotional and practical needs of patients, with the Apellis Care Educator team at its center.

Care Educators play a vital role in assisting patients as they embark on their treatment journey. Recognizing that our treatment represents a new experience for individuals with rare hematology and / or nephrology conditions-one that can be both liberating and complex-this team is committed to providing answers and ensuring a smooth initiation and ongoing experience with our therapy. Their primary objective is to empower patients, instilling confidence as they begin treatment and ensuring they feel supported by Apellis throughout their entire journey.

We are looking for candidates who are compassionate, empathetic, and dedicated to advocating for patients. It is essential that candidates appreciate the uniqueness of each individual's journey with these diseases and understand that patient support must be customized accordingly. This is a distinctive opportunity to help set a new benchmark for patient support, and we seek individuals who are bold and innovative in exploring ways to enhance support for patients in rare hematology and / or nephrology.

Apellis Care Educators will be aligned regionally, and travel requirements may vary based upon business need.

Candidates would need to live near a major city such as Seattle, WA, Las Vegas, NV, San Francisco, CA, Portland OR, Salt Lake City UT.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide a compassionate, patient-centered, and empathetic infusion training experience in-home or within healthcare office settings for patients.
• Inform patients and caregivers about Apellis' products, services, and resources through a personalized approach, acknowledging that each patient and caregiver has unique needs and experiences.
• Educate healthcare provider offices regarding Apellis' offerings using a tailored strategy, understanding that every office, patient, and caregiver has distinct requirements and experiences.
• Address the various and intricate challenges faced by patients and caregivers in integrating home infusion into their daily lives, serving as a valuable resource and source of information and support. Ensure adherence to applicable industry regulations as well as Apellis' policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and engagement protocols.
• Collaborate with regionally aligned cross-functional partners and / or field reimbursement managers to guarantee that nursing support is coordinated with specialty pharmacy

product delivery and reimbursement processes, facilitating a seamless experience for patients.

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Experience :

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Benefits and Perks :

Base salary for this role will consider multiple factors, including but not limited to, candidate qualifications, relevant expertise, specialized skills, and industry experience in complement-targeted therapies.

The targeted base salary range for this position is $128,000 - $192,000 per year. This range represents the base salary only and reflects Apellis' commitment to competitive compensation within the biopharmaceutical industry. The final salary offered may vary based on individual qualifications, business needs, and current market conditions.

Apellis offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company match, inclusive family building benefits, flexible time off, summer and winter shutdowns, paid family leave, disability and life insurance, and more! Visit https : / / apellis.com / careers / benefits / to learn more.

Company Background :

Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company that combines courageous science and compassion to develop life-changing therapies for some of the most challenging diseases patients face. We ushered in the first new class of complement medicine in 15 years and now have two approved medicines targeting C3. These include the first and only therapy for geographic atrophy, a leading cause of blindness around the world. With nearly a dozen clinical and pre-clinical programs underway, we believe we have only begun to unlock the potential of targeting C3 across many serious diseases.

For more information, please visit http : / / apellis.com or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn

EEO Statement :

Apellis is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. Apellis strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, marital status, AIDS / HIV status, smoker / nonsmoker, and occupational pneumoconiosis or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

For San Francisco postings : Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.