[Hiring] Director, Medical Affairs @Iovance Biotherapeutics

Role Description

The Director, Medical Affairs (Medical Scientific Liaison) is a field-based medical leader responsible for shaping and executing regional field medical strategy for Iovance's developmental and marketed products through high-impact scientific exchange, generation and communication of actionable medical insights, and cross-functional partnership.

• Own and advance the regional field medical strategy within the assigned territory.
• Lead delivery of high-quality scientific and clinical presentations on disease state(s) and Iovance products.
• Strategically identify, map, and profile external experts and develop territory engagement plans.
• Develop and sustain strategic relationships with healthcare professionals and clinical investigators.
• Establish and maintain a high bar for insight quality by collecting, synthesizing, and communicating actionable field medical insights.
• Provide scientific leadership for Medical Affairs activities and scientific sessions at key congresses/meetings.
• Lead strong cross-functional partnerships to ensure coordinated execution of the medical plan.
• Model inclusive, professional leadership behaviors and contribute to a collaborative team culture.
• Apply strong problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making skills to address complex field challenges.
• Demonstrate deep scientific/clinical expertise and executive presence.
• Provide leadership and coaching, contributing to field medical capability building.
• Operate in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 12 to 15+ years of relevant biopharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience.
• 7 to 10+ years in Medical Affairs and/or an MSL role with increasing scope, strategic leadership, and accountability.
• Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD).
• Demonstrated capability in needs assessment, facilitation, prioritization, decision making, collaboration, planning and organizing.
• Strong meeting management skills and operational capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and align stakeholders within a complex matrix environment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work within timelines.
• Ability to work effectively within a matrix organization to achieve desired outcomes.

Requirements

• Experience as an MSL (or relevant industry role) in oncology/immuno-oncology and/or cellular therapy.
• Familiarity with the assigned territory and relevant external experts/healthcare systems.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for field-based personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to present effective and influential oral presentations.
• Proven ability to coordinate across diverse functions.
• Experience managing project and/or department budgets.
• Demonstrated people leadership, including hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance development.

Benefits

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 60% of the time within the assigned territory.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands and Activities Required

• Ability to travel, usually within the US; field-based position with potential for significant travel.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Ability to move within a home or office environment and to position and transport typical work materials and equipment.
• Ability to review and analyze scientific/medical information and work on a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand/wrist motions associated with computer and mobile device use.
• Ability to communicate and exchange information with internal and external stakeholders.

Work Environment

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

Pay Transparency

The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is listed: $210,000 — $245,000 USD.