Executive Director, Lifecycle Leader

Scorpion Therapeutics; United States; Remote; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Iovance is seeking a Lifecycle Leader to shape and execute the program strategy for its tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) cell therapy platform across multiple indications globally. You will lead cross-functional teams to align development milestones and drive strategy from discovery through commercialization.

In this high-impact role you will collaborate with executive leadership and SMEs to establish best practices, manage risks, and ensure decisions align with corporate goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in a scientific discipline required.
• 15+ years in biopharma with 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Deep knowledge of drug development processes from clinical phases to commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Develop cross-functional program vision.
• Oversee program milestones and coordinate across Development, Commercial, Regulatory.
• Collaborate with leadership and SMEs to establish best practices.
• Facilitate decision-making and manage risks.
• Ensure alignment with company strategy and define disease area strategy.
• Advocate internally and externally and ensure effective communication.

Skills

Leadership

Drug development

Program management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

Job description

Role

Lifecycle Leader (LCL) responsible for shaping and executing the program strategy and lifecycle plan for Iovance's tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) cell therapy platform across multiple indications globally.

Responsibilities

• develop cross-functional program vision
• collaborate with leadership and SMEs to establish best practices
• oversee program milestones
• coordinate across teams (Development, Commercial, Regulatory)
• facilitate decision-making
• manage risks
• and ensure alignment with company strategy

Additional duties include defining disease area strategy, advocating internally and externally, and ensuring effective communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in a scientific discipline
• 15+ years in biopharma with at least 5 years in leadership roles such as Program or Lifecycle Leader
• deep knowledge of drug development processes, including clinical phases and commercialization
• experience in biotech/pharma strategy and program management

Preferred skills

• strong leadership in matrix organizations
• excellent communication with multidisciplinary teams
• organizational awareness
• change management
• and innovation leadership

High-value

• senior-level biopharma experience
• strategic oversight of cell therapy modalities
• global program scope
• experience guiding assets through development and commercialization phases
• and stakeholder management

Work setup

remote with standard office tools.