Scientific Director, Medical Affairs

March 15

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Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.

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Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. is pioneering a transformational approach to treating cancer by harnessing the human immune system's ability to recognize and attack diverse cancer cells in each patient. The company focuses on T-cell-based immunotherapy, specifically Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocyte (TIL) therapy, which involves reinvigorating a patient’s TILs to fight cancer. Iovance's TIL therapy is being investigated in clinical trials across multiple advanced solid tumor cancers. Additionally, the company is advancing genetically modified TIL therapies and exploring potential applications of PBL (peripheral blood lymphocyte) therapy for blood cancers. As a leader in cell therapy, Iovance owns a state-of-the-art Cell Therapy Center in Philadelphia for manufacturing their therapies using proprietary GMP. The company is at the forefront of developing personalized and patient-specific cancer treatments.

Immuno Oncology • Autologous Cell Therapy • Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes (TIL) • Novel Cancer Immunotherapies • cell therapy

501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2014

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

📋 Description

• The Scientific Director, Medical Affairs will report to the Executive Scientific Director, Medical Affairs, • Represent Iovance Medical Affairs as a TIL cell therapy expert in both internal and external venues including the US and Global cross-functional teams, • 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. • Collaborate with Scientific Communications to develop timely publication strategy and plan, gap analysis, and key messages. • Interaction with internal Medical Affairs partners including Clinical Science, Clinical Operations, Commercial Quality, Marketing, Market Access, Statistics, Translational Research, Regulatory Affairs, and Project Management, external Investigators, KOLs, Steering Committees, and Advisory Boards.

🎯 Requirements

• A Physician (MD), Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician’s Assistant (PA) • A degree from an accredited and recognized school is required. • Expertise in patient-care in cell therapy/hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and/or solid tumor malignancies is a strong plus. • A minimum of 7-10 years academic/industry experience strongly preferred. • Expertise in the conduct of clinical trials in hematology/oncology is a plus. • Excellent analytical skills and solid experience in translating medical/clinical information into medical affairs strategies. • Proficiency in critical data review and interpretation. • Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific information to diverse audiences, including presentations to large groups, facilitation of interactive discussions, and 1:1 discussion with thought leaders. • Demonstrated customer focus 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. • Experience managing project budgets and aligning with department strategic direction. • Knowledge/application of data sources, reports, and tools for the creation of solid plans. • Ability and willingness to travel as needed to meet the demands of the role.