Iovance Biotherapeutics - Scientific Director, Medical Affairs

• 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. • Medical Affairs partners • Commercial partners • Clinical Science & Clinical Operations • Research Alliances • Regulatory Affairs • Project Management • Investigators, KOLs • Non-physician HCPs • Steering Committees • Advisory Boards • Travel – 30% • Required Education, Skills, and Knowledge • 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, including presentations to large groups, facilitation of interactive discussions, and 1:1 interaction with surgeons and other HCPs. • Excellent analytical skills and solid experience in translating medical, clinical, and surgical information into Medical Affairs strategies that improve tumor procurement quality and manufacturing success. • Proficiency in critical data review and interpretation, including the ability to evaluate surgical variables impacting product quality and outcomes. • Demonstrated customer-focused orientation & credibility with customers. • Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the capacity to align scientific initiatives with organizational goals and adapt to evolving industry landscapes. • Expertise in leading the development of effective and influential scientific content aligned with the latest advancements in the therapeutic landscape, utilizing PowerPoint for impactful presentations. • Knowledge/application of data sources, reports, and tools for the creation of solid plans, including insights into surgical workflows and tumor procurement metrics. • Ability and willingness to travel as needed to meet the demands of the role. • The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request to enable individuals to perform essential functions. Please contact Human Resources to request accommodation. • Physical Demands and Activities Required • 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. • Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgement, troubleshooting, problem-solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines. • Mental: • Work Environment: This job operates in a professional or remote office environment and requires operating standard office equipment and keyboards. • Work Environment: • 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. • Pay Transparency • $240,000—$260,000 USD • The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. • Iovance is committed to cultivating and offering a diverse and inclusive work environment. 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