Senior Medical Director, TIL Cell Therapy

Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. is a leader in tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapies, focusing on lifileucel and expanding programs across solid tumors. This Senior Cellular Therapy Medical Director role requires clinical acumen, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and patient-centered medical strategy development.

Ideal candidates are PA or NP with 7–10 years of experience, oncology exposure, and strong communication skills; travel up to 30% is expected.

Qualifications

• PA or NP with firsthand clinical or surgical experience; melanoma, cellular therapy, and/or surgical oncology experience preferred.
• A degree from an accredited and recognized school is required.
• 7-10 years of academic/industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Expertise in the conduct of clinical trials in hematology/oncology is strongly preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to convey complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate medical and surgical information into Medical Affairs strategies.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint for impactful presentations.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed to meet role requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support and educate providers to optimize tumor tissue starting material for lifileucel manufacturing.
• Lead engagement and best-practice discussions with surgeons on tumor tissue procurement.
• Support ATC medical onboarding to prepare for direct patient care, and serve as an ongoing resource for patient- and product-specific questions.
• Serve as subject matter expert and clinical support for TIL cell therapy.
• Provide clinical trial support by engaging surgeons across all Iovance trials and ISTs.
• Represent Iovance Medical Affairs as a TIL cell therapy expert across internal and external venues, including US and Global cross-functional teams, clinical sub-teams, external consultants, and advisory boards.
• Work cross-functionally to support Commercial Quality, Market Access, Clinical Development, and the broader Med Affairs team.
• Participate in various Medical Affairs cross-functional working groups.
• Represent Iovance at professional meetings, congresses, and local symposia.
• Provide high-quality clinical input and review of disease strategy plans, slides, manuscripts, educational materials, IIT protocols, steering committee and advisory board meeting objectives, Standard Response Letters, and Commercial brand plans.
• Partner with Scientific Communications to develop timely publication strategies and plan, gap analysis, and key messages.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Strategic thinking

Data interpretation

Customer focus

Clinical trials

PowerPoint

Education

Physician Assistant degree

Nurse Practitioner degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. is a leader in tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapies, focusing on lifileucel and expanding programs across solid tumors. This Senior Cellular Therapy Medical Director role requires clinical acumen, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and patient-centered medical strategy development.

Ideal candidates are PA or NP with 7–10 years of experience, oncology exposure, and strong communication skills; travel up to 30% is expected.