[Hiring] Associate Director, Publications @Iovance Biotherapeutics

Role Description

The Associate Director, Publications, is a core member of the medical affairs team and will report to the Director of Publications. This role will support the development and execution of publication plans for lifileucel and pipeline products.

• Subject matter expert and internal liaison for lifileucel and pipeline products with ability to work independently and lead/influence cross-functionally.
• Support and facilitate comprehensive cross-functional global publication planning, including:
  • Generation and execution of annual publication plans.
  • Presence at scientific congresses.
  • Identification and prioritization of regional and local publication needs.
• Execute publication plans including partnering with agency partners to ensure delivery of accurate and appropriate publications on time, within budget, and adhering to policy.
• Partner with Scientific Communications and Field Medical leads to support the incorporation of published data into medical materials (e.g., field medical, medical affairs training).
• Ensure the publication development process and all materials produced are in compliance with Iovance policy and guidelines including ICMJE, PhRMA, and GPP.
• Leverage best practices and implement efficient processes to optimize publication efforts across medical affairs.
• Support the execution and implementation of iEnvision for publications management.
• Must adhere to Iovance Biotherapeutics’ core values, policies, procedures, and business ethics.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific/clinical degree required (e.g., PharmD, Ph.D., MD) in a science-related field.
• 10+ years relevant industry experience in medical/scientific publications either in the pharmaceutical industry or related (e.g., medical communication agency) industry preferred.
• Experience in Cell Therapy or IO required.
• Experience in the development and medical writing of peer-reviewed publications and congress materials (abstracts, posters, presentations).
• Experience with Publication management systems such as Datavision is required.
• Strong oncology writing experience.
• Strong HEOR experience required.
• Experience with publications planning and execution, including literature gap analysis.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Experience in literature searches, literature evaluation, and drug information and educational concepts.

Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Ability to move about within an office or remote workspace and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Visual acuity sufficient for preparing and analyzing data, viewing computer screens, and extensive reading.
• Repetitive motion involving wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Ability to communicate effectively to exchange information.
• Ability to engage in analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving activities in a dynamic business environment.

Benefits

• The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is listed: $185,000 — $205,000 USD.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional or remote office environment and requires operating standard office equipment and keyboards.