[Hiring] Scientific Director, Medical Affairs @Iovance Biotherapeutics

Role Description

The Senior Cellular Therapy Medical Director reports to the Executive Scientific Director, Medical Affairs, and represents Iovance Medical Affairs as needed, serving as a TIL cell therapy therapeutic area expert in educational, strategic, and tactical discussions and presentations with internal colleagues and external experts and investigators. This role requires strong clinical expertise and credibility, recent surgical and/or cell therapy experience, and the ability to partner effectively with healthcare providers to apply practical insights to patient care, including perioperative workflows and tumor procurement. The Senior Cellular Therapy Medical Director also collaborates with internal cross-functional teams to ensure territory alignment and optimization, and to support medical strategies in line with overarching corporate objectives.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Support and educate providers to optimize tumor tissue starting material for lifileucel manufacturing
• Lead engagement and best-practice discussions with surgeons on tumor tissue procurement
• Support ATC medical onboarding to prepare for direct patient care, and serve as an ongoing resource for patient- and product-specific questions
• Serve as subject matter expert and clinical support for TIL cell therapy
• Provide clinical trial support by engaging surgeons across all Iovance trials and investigator-sponsored trials (ISTs)
• Represent Iovance Medical Affairs as a TIL cell therapy expert across internal and external venues, including US and Global cross-functional teams, clinical sub-teams, external consultants, and advisory boards and steering committees
• Work cross-functionally to support Commercial Quality, Market Access, Clinical Development, and the broader Med Affairs team
• Participate in various Medical Affairs cross-functional working groups
• Represent Iovance at professional meetings, congresses, and local symposia
• Provide high-quality clinical input and review of disease strategy plans, slides, manuscripts, educational materials, IIT protocols, steering committee and advisory board meeting objectives, Standard Response Letters, and Commercial brand plans
• Partner with Scientific Communications to develop timely publication strategies and plan, gap analysis, and key messages
• Interact with key stakeholders as a therapeutic area medical strategy expert
• Internal: Medical Affairs partners, ATC Operations, Commercial partners, Clinical Science & Clinical Operations, Research Alliances, Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Project Management, Training
• External: Investigators, KOLs, Non-physician HCPs, Steering Committees, Advisory Boards
• Travel – 30%

Qualifications

• A Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with firsthand clinical or surgical experience is required; melanoma, cellular therapy, and/or surgical oncology experience is strongly preferred
• A degree from an accredited and recognized school is required
• A minimum of 7-10 years of academic/industry experience is strongly preferred
• Expertise in the conduct of clinical trials in hematology/oncology is strongly preferred
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific and surgical concepts to diverse audiences
• Excellent analytical skills and solid experience in translating medical, clinical, and surgical information into Medical Affairs strategies
• Proficiency in critical data review and interpretation
• Demonstrated customer-focused orientation & credibility with customers
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills
• Expertise in leading the development of effective and influential scientific content
• Knowledge/application of data sources, reports, and tools for the creation of solid plans
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed

Requirements

• Ability to travel, usually within the US
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to move about inside an office and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• Must have visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer screen, and extensive reading
• This position requires repetitive motion, substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers
• Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information

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. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of the role, job duties/requirements, and relevant education, experience and skills.

• $240,000 — $260,000 USD

Company Description

Iovance is committed to cultivating and offering a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, our employees and applicants will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.