Oncology Social Worker Jobs in Nebraska
Oncology Social Worker jobs in Nebraska are concentrated in hospital-based cancer programs, outpatient oncology clinics, and hospice and palliative care organizations, with demand running from entry-level positions to senior clinical roles. Most hiring is in Omaha, Lincoln, and Bellevue, where large established employers like Nebraska Medicine, CHI Health, and Bryan Health maintain active oncology departments. The most in-demand specialties include pediatric oncology support, palliative care coordination, and inpatient psychosocial oncology services. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Description
You have what it takes: a competitive drive coupled with exceptional sales ability.
In this role, you will be an integral part of a nationwide sales team developing and managing an assigned territory. You will have the opportunity to provide patients with rare diseases with the life-changing and potentially life-saving treatment options they deserve.
Essential Requirements:
- BA/BS degree required, advanced degree is preferred
- 5+ years biotech / pharmaceutical and/or Biologic/Specialty sales experience. Also consider 3+ years of high science specialty experience with complex products OR strong Oncology Device, Diagnostics or Specialty Pharmacy Oncology Experience
- Oncology or Hematology experience a plus
- Proven success in product launch and track record of sales targets and goals
- Expertise in account-based selling and managing complex sales processes
- Highly motivated self-starter with a strong drive to succeed
- Excellent communication, analytics, and decision-making skills
- Analyze data and trends to create actionable business plans
- Ownership mentality with urgency, initiative, and proactive problem solving
- Persuasive/effective communication methods to facilitate acceptance of ideas or products
- Self-starter with high performance standards and ability to work independently
Responsibilities:
- Achieve and/or exceed targeted sales goals in an assigned territory by developing, implementing and executing an integrated territory business plan encompassing key accounts with the goal of maximizing sales
- Identify key influencers and achieve designated customer interaction expectations with a focus on top target customers
- Plan and organize activities in order to achieve set call metrics and optimize coverage and frequency to key customers to maximize access and sales opportunities
- Deliver current and comprehensive clinical brand presentations to physicians and other appropriate health care professionals to drive appropriate utilization of the products
- Navigate through complex external/customer organizational structures including hospitals, IDNs, GPOs, and healthcare communities while aligning with cross-functional commercial partners
- Develop a complete understanding of the health care delivery system within each assigned customer, including the physician hierarchy, key pharmacy personnel, clinical nursing staff, etc.
- Develop in-depth knowledge of each assigned customer account including strategic goals, value drivers, key access stakeholders, relevant business metrics, and unique challenges/emerging needs
- Develop and deepen strategic partnerships. Account interactions to include but are not limited to Oncology ‘C-suite’ executives and key population health decision makers
- Engage accounts proactively to achieve access in line with established sales goals
Interviews may be conducted in person at an on-site interview location. For any in person interviews, local COVID-19 safety guidelines will be followed.
At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.
Why Syneos Health? Here, the work is challenging, and the pace is exhilarating. By joining one of our commercial teams, you’re empowered to succeed with the support, resources, and autonomy that you need. The diversification and breadth of our new and existing partnerships create a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities. Syneos Health has launched more sales teams in the last 5 years across all major therapeutic areas than the top 25 pharma companies combined. Join our game-changing, global company dedicated to creating better, smarter, faster ways to get biopharmaceutical therapies to patients. Experience the thrill of knowing that your everyday efforts are contributing to improving patients’ lives around the world.
Work Here Matters Everywhere | How are you inspired to change lives?
Syneos Health companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)
At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position will include a competitive compensation package, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos Health complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.
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Description
You have what it takes: a competitive drive coupled with exceptional sales ability.
In this role, you will be an integral part of a nationwide sales team developing and managing an assigned territory. You will have the opportunity to provide patients with rare diseases with the life-changing and potentially life-saving treatment options they deserve.
Essential Requirements:
- BA/BS degree required, advanced degree is preferred
- 5+ years biotech / pharmaceutical and/or Biologic/Specialty sales experience. Also consider 3+ years of high science specialty experience with complex products OR strong Oncology Device, Diagnostics or Specialty Pharmacy Oncology Experience
- Oncology or Hematology experience a plus
- Proven success in product launch and track record of sales targets and goals
- Expertise in account-based selling and managing complex sales processes
- Highly motivated self-starter with a strong drive to succeed
- Excellent communication, analytics, and decision-making skills
- Analyze data and trends to create actionable business plans
- Ownership mentality with urgency, initiative, and proactive problem solving
- Persuasive/effective communication methods to facilitate acceptance of ideas or products
- Self-starter with high performance standards and ability to work independently
Responsibilities:
- Achieve and/or exceed targeted sales goals in an assigned territory by developing, implementing and executing an integrated territory business plan encompassing key accounts with the goal of maximizing sales
- Identify key influencers and achieve designated customer interaction expectations with a focus on top target customers
- Plan and organize activities in order to achieve set call metrics and optimize coverage and frequency to key customers to maximize access and sales opportunities
- Deliver current and comprehensive clinical brand presentations to physicians and other appropriate health care professionals to drive appropriate utilization of the products
- Navigate through complex external/customer organizational structures including hospitals, IDNs, GPOs, and healthcare communities while aligning with cross-functional commercial partners
- Develop a complete understanding of the health care delivery system within each assigned customer, including the physician hierarchy, key pharmacy personnel, clinical nursing staff, etc.
- Develop in-depth knowledge of each assigned customer account including strategic goals, value drivers, key access stakeholders, relevant business metrics, and unique challenges/emerging needs
- Develop and deepen strategic partnerships. Account interactions to include but are not limited to Oncology ‘C-suite’ executives and key population health decision makers
- Engage accounts proactively to achieve access in line with established sales goals
Interviews may be conducted in person at an on-site interview location. For any in person interviews, local COVID-19 safety guidelines will be followed.
At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.
Why Syneos Health? Here, the work is challenging, and the pace is exhilarating. By joining one of our commercial teams, you’re empowered to succeed with the support, resources, and autonomy that you need. The diversification and breadth of our new and existing partnerships create a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities. Syneos Health has launched more sales teams in the last 5 years across all major therapeutic areas than the top 25 pharma companies combined. Join our game-changing, global company dedicated to creating better, smarter, faster ways to get biopharmaceutical therapies to patients. Experience the thrill of knowing that your everyday efforts are contributing to improving patients’ lives around the world.
Work Here Matters Everywhere | How are you inspired to change lives?
Syneos Health companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)
At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position will include a competitive compensation package, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos Health complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.
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What Nebraska Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in oncology social worker jobs across Nebraska.
- Active Nebraska LCSW or LMHP license issued by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
- Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program required
- Experience providing psychosocial support to oncology or seriously ill patient populations
- Proficiency conducting biopsychosocial assessments, care coordination, and discharge planning
- Familiarity with community resources, insurance navigation, and financial assistance programs in Nebraska
- Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills within oncology or palliative care team settings
Oncology Social Worker Jobs in Nebraska: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a oncology social worker in Nebraska?
You need a Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program, followed by licensure through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, which administers the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential. After completing the required supervised clinical hours, you pass the ASWB clinical exam to earn your LCSW. Most Nebraska oncology employers require the LCSW before hiring, though some will consider candidates actively completing their supervised hours under an LIMHP or LCSW supervisor.
Which companies hire oncology social workers in Nebraska?
Companies currently hiring oncology social workers in Nebraska include CommonSpirit Health, American Traveler, and Nebraska Medicine, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Nebraska's largest health systems, including academic medical centers and regional cancer programs, account for the majority of consistent openings in the state.
Which Nebraska cities have the most oncology social worker jobs?
Omaha, Nebraska, and Lincoln have the most oncology social worker openings in Nebraska. Omaha drives the largest share of listings because it is home to Nebraska Medicine's Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center and major CHI Health campuses, while Lincoln's Bryan Health system and regional cancer clinics anchor demand in the capital, with smaller markets following the presence of community hospital cancer programs.
Are there remote oncology social worker jobs in Nebraska?
Yes, but they're rare. Oncology social work is largely a hands-on, bedside role that requires in-person patient contact, care team coordination, and direct psychosocial assessment, so most positions are on-site. About 38% of oncology social worker openings tied to Nebraska are remote or hybrid as of July 2026. The portions most suited to remote work include telephonic patient follow-up, virtual support group facilitation, and care navigation tasks that don't require a physical clinical setting.
How can I get hired as a oncology social worker in Nebraska with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a practicum or field placement within an oncology or palliative care setting during your MSW program, which Nebraska Medicine and CHI Health both accommodate through affiliated university partnerships. Candidates without direct oncology experience can transition from hospital social work, hospice case management, or behavioral health roles, since Nebraska cancer programs regularly hire from those adjacent backgrounds. Earning your LCSW as early as possible and seeking volunteer or internship hours at places like the Nebraska Cancer Coalition strengthens your application considerably before your first full-time oncology role.
Where can I find and apply to oncology social worker jobs in Nebraska?
You can find and apply to oncology social worker jobs in Nebraska on Migrate Mate, which lists current Nebraska openings updated regularly. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your license level, specialty, and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit your background.
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