Vice President, US Field Medical Affairs

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Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2014

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals • Healthcare Insurance

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.

📋 Description

• Develop and lead the US Field Medical Affairs organization at Iovance • Build the infrastructure of the company’s first field organization in the US • Hire and manage a team of high performing MSLs • Represent the Field Medical team internally and externally to support product launches and ongoing pipeline development • 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

🎯 Requirements

• 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.”

🏖️ Benefits

• Extensive travel required (50%)