[Hiring] Vice President, US Field Medical Affairs @iovance

Role Description

The Vice President, US Field Medical Affairs is responsible for developing and leading the US Field Medical Affairs organization at Iovance. The primary responsibilities include:

• Building the infrastructure of the company’s first field organization in the US.
• Hiring and managing a team of high performing MSLs.
• Representing the Field Medical team internally and externally to support product launches and ongoing pipeline development.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Leverage professional experience and network to hire and retain best-in-class MSL team.
• Implement field strategy and priorities in alignment with overall clinical development and launch plans.
• Oversee the development of the MSL onboarding and training curriculum and materials.
• Collaborate with other functions on decisions regarding the technology and analytics systems used in the field.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide reports of MSL activities to senior leadership.
• Provide input into the creation of Key Opinion Leader target lists, MSL field source sizing, and territory maps.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to retain and develop top talent.
• Evaluate, approve and direct all MSL activities, including research activities, educational activities, and interactions with healthcare providers and other relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure internal stakeholders are knowledgeable of key opinion leader views and opinions as it pertains to Iovance products and relevant disease states.
• Proactively coordinate field need for medical/scientific knowledge required for management and support of Iovance pipeline, especially in providing support of clinical trial activities.
• Support the creation of clinical slide decks and other MSL resources.
• Must adhere to Iovance Biotherapeutics’ core values, policies, procedures, and business ethics.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Travel: Extensive travel is required as part of this position (50%).

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry in Medical Affairs, with experience working with cross-functional in-house and field-based teams.
• Oncology-specific experience required.
• Prior MSL leadership experience required.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills and business planning, including development of a budget and adherence to targets.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Manage and adhere to Iovance policies, ensuring compliance with corporate rules and government regulations.
• Ability to interact and communicate openly and effectively with Senior Management, external opinion leaders and development team members.
• Experience conducting formal presentations to Senior Management and external opinion leaders.
• Strong analytical skills, especially with regard to understanding and interpreting scientific and clinical research and literature are essential.
• Demonstrated self-starter and team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Adept, nimble, energetic and comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Capable of taking a hands-on approach and willing to “roll up one’s sleeves.”

Requirements

• Advanced Clinical/Science degree or professional credentials preferred (MD/DO, PhD, PharmD, PA).

Physical Demands and Activities Required

• 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.

Mental

• Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem-solving, analysis, and discretion.
• Ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines.

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.

$350,000 - $380,000 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.

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