Vice President, US Field Medical Affairs

Iovance Biotherapeutics aims to be the global leader in innovating, developing and delivering tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy for people with cancer. We are pioneering a transformational approach to treating cancer by harnessing the ability of the human immune system to recognize and attack diverse cancer cells in each patient. The Iovance TIL platform has demonstrated promising clinical data across multiple solid tumors. We are committed to continuous innovation in cell therapy, including gene-edited cell therapy, which may be a promising option for patients with cancer. Join our team at Iovance Biotherapeutics, a leading innovator in the cell therapy industry, where we’re passionate about saving lives and fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment. Overview The Vice President, US Field Medical Affairs is responsible for developing and leading the US Field Medical Affairs organization at Iovance. The primary responsibilities of this person are to build the infrastructure of the company’s first field organization in the US and subsequently hire and manage a team of high performing MSLs. The Vice President, Medical Affairs is also responsible for representing the Field Medical team, both 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%)  Required Education, Skills, and Knowledge  15+ years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry in Medical Affairs, with experience workin...