Associate Director, Field Medical Affairs (West)

Iovance Biotherapeutics; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director for Field Medical Affairs. This role involves engaging healthcare providers with scientific information about innovative therapies, fostering relationships with key opinion leaders, and supporting clinical trials. The ideal candidate will have a strong scientific background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to travel extensively. Join a team dedicated to advancing medical science and improving patient outcomes in a collaborative and dynamic environment, where your expertise will make a significant impact in the field of oncology and cell therapy.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree with relevant experience in medical or clinical roles.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and scientific information to healthcare providers.
• Develop relationships with key opinion leaders for scientific collaboration.

Skills

Needs Assessment

Facilitation

Prioritization

Decision Making

Collaboration

Planning & Organizing

Implementation/Follow-up

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Education

Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD)

Masters’ degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Associate Director, Field Medical Affairs will provide clinical and scientific information in response to inquiries about Iovance Biotherapeutics developmental products and future marketed products to physicians, other health care providers, medical centers and staff, health maintenance organizations, and government health agencies. They will also identify, develop, and maintain relationships with regional and national key opinion leaders and support clinical trial site identification and execution. The Associate Director, Field Medical Affairs will collaborate with other field-based personnel to ensure that Iovance maintains a strong clinical and scientific presence in the field.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Enhance Iovance Biotherapeutics image as an advocate of medical advancement by using knowledge of product, disease state and pipeline products to engage healthcare providers in meaningful scientific exchange.
2. Provide effective scientific and clinical presentations related to disease state(s) and Iovance products (approved and pipeline) to internal and external audiences with the capability to tailor presentations to meet specific audience needs.
3. Identify, map, and profile key opinion leaders within territory to gain medical insights and evaluate potential opportunities for scientific collaboration.
4. Develop and maintain successful relationships with healthcare professionals, clinical investigators, and providers in academic and non-academic settings to support scientific activities aligned with medical strategy including publications, advisory boards, and clinical trials.
5. Collect and report field medical insights and intelligence using appropriate methods and platforms.
6. Attend and provide scientific support of Medical Affairs activities and scientific sessions at key medical and scientific congresses/meetings/conferences.
7. Build effective internal partnerships through collaboration and communication across the organization within Medical Affairs, Clinical Science, Clinical Operations, Market Access, and Commercial.
8. Consistently demonstrate a positive, collaborative attitude that exemplifies ownership of business, partnership with key opinion leaders, teamwork with peers, and respect of supervisors, peers, and customers.
9. Develop and prioritize solutions to problems, understand relationship between actions and results, and be able to understand and appreciate needs of the healthcare community.
10. Possess an established medical/scientific background and a proven ability to effectively communicate complex scientific information.
11. Adhere to Iovance Biotherapeutics’ core values, policies, procedures, and business ethics.
12. Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Travel

1. Ability and willingness to travel up to 60% of the time within assigned territory.

Required Education, Skills, and Knowledge

1. Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience or license (RN, NP, CNP, PA or equivalent) with a minimum of a Masters’ degree or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience.
2. A minimum of 2 years’ experience as an MSL or comparable industry or clinical role required.
3. Competence in the following areas: Needs Assessment, Facilitation, Prioritization, Decision Making, Collaboration, Planning & Organizing, Implementation/Follow-up, Written and Verbal Communication.
4. Meeting management skills and operational capabilities.
5. Ability to perform under pressure and deadlines.
6. Ability to work effectively within a matrix organization to achieve desired outcomes.

Preferred Education, Skills, and Knowledge

1. Experience within oncology/hematology/immuno-oncology/cell therapy and solid tumor therapeutic areas preferred.
2. Knowledge of geography and key opinion leaders preferred.
3. Understanding of regulatory requirements for field-based personnel.
4. Demonstrated ability to present effective and influential oral presentations.
5. Proven ability to coordinate across diverse functions, ensuring comprehensive and consistent planning.
6. Experience managing project budgets and aligning with department strategic direction.

Physical Demands and Activities Required

1. Ability to travel, usually within the US; field-based position with potential for significant travel.
2. Must be able to remain in a stationary position standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
3. 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.
4. Must have visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer screen, and extensive reading.
5. This position requires repetitive motion, substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
6. 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. 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.

Diversity and Inclusion
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