Director, Publications and Scientific Communications New TBD

Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.; Maryland; Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovator in the cell therapy industry is seeking a Director for Publications and Scientific Communications. This role focuses on developing scientific publications and strategies, collaborating with teams to ensure consistent communication about products. The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree and a strong background in medical writing, particularly within the pharmaceutical sector.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific/clinical degree required.
• 7+ years relevant industry experience in medical/scientific publications.
• Must be proficient in creating visuals for scientific concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of publications including abstracts, posters, and presentations.
• Ensure accurate communication of product data.
• Conduct medical review of promotional materials.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Problem Solving

Troubleshooting

Education

PharmD, Ph.D., or MD

Master’s degree in a science-related field

Job description

Director, Publications and Scientific Communications

TBD

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

This position will develop scientific publications and presentations and lead publication strategy. The Director, Publications and Scientific Communications works closely with various functional areas within the organization to communicate accurate, consistent, and timely information regarding products and therapeutic areas. Additionally, the candidate is accountable for researching, evaluating, and interpreting medical literature in conjunction with creating and updating standard scientific response documents and for receiving, documenting, evaluating, classifying, and responding to unsolicited requests for information inquiries on products from consumers and health care professionals.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Lead development of publications (congress abstracts, posters, presentations, and manuscripts
• Lead execution of publication-focused gap analysis and strategic publication planning
• Lead development and maintenance of publications lexicons
• Proactively review pertinent and emerging scientific literature to keep abreast of the therapeutic landscape relevant to Iovance.
• Ensure publications convey accurate and non-misleading communications of the product and data.
• Ensure publication pieces are developed, reviewed, and approved according to company SOPs.
• Facilitate communications with cross-functional leaders with the goals of transparency and consistency and gaining alignment on core scientific statements comprising scientific communications.
• Oversee core activities about internal education & training, including but not limited to launch and launch-related training, high-impact data and competitor data education, training in support of medical initiatives and field initiatives, and knowledge enhancements on hot topics and critical topics of interest.
• Oversee core activities related to congress data coverage, including but not limited to congress preparation (e.g., pre-conference data searches, data review), onsite coverage and debriefing, and post-congress congress activities (such as debriefs and pan congress insight trending and analysis).
• Maintain an expert understanding of product knowledge and labeling, associated disease states, relevant literature, treatment guidelines, competitor information, and marketing strategies and tactics for assigned therapeutic area(s). Assumes responsibility (up to 20% of the time) for diverse and complex projects regardless of disease histology when needed.
• Developing internal communication plans to engage key stakeholders and increase information sharing and transparency across the organization. Lead and manage ongoing and evolving workstreams for input on critical topics to proactively address gaps in communications and alignment. Develop and maintain effective means of ensuring transparency and feedback.
• Conduct a medical review of assigned promotional materials in preparation for promotional review committee meetings
• Must adhere to Iovance Biotherapeutics’ core values, policies, procedures, and business ethics.

Travel - <20%

Required Education, Skills, and Knowledge

• Advanced scientific/clinical degree required (e.g., PharmD, Ph.D., MD) in a science-related field with 7+ years relevant industry experience in medical/scientific publications either in the pharmaceutical industry or related (e.g., medical communication agency) industry required or
• Master’s degree in a science-related field with 10+ years relevant industry experience
• Must be proficient in creating high-end visuals in communicating scientific concepts
• Experience in Cell Therapy or IO space required.
• Experience in the development and medical writing of peer-reviewed publications and congress materials (abstracts, posters, presentations)
• Strong HEOR experience required
• Experience with publications planning and execution, including literature gap analysis
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Experience with the development of scientific communication platforms or scientific statements
• Experience in literature searches, literature evaluation, and drug information and educational concepts

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals to perform essential functions. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.

Physical Demands and Activities Required(This would need to be adjusted by HRBP depending on the position and needs using the assessment form)

• 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 judgment, troubleshooting, problem-solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

This job operates in a professional or remote office environment and requires operating standard office equipment and keyboards.

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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.

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