Associate Medical Director

Overview

The Associate Medical Director is primarily responsible for physician-supported clinical trial support and overseeing the direction, planning, execution, and interpretation of IOVANCE clinical trials.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Primary point of clinical contact for IOVANCE clinical trials. Directs protocol implementation including site identification and communication with Clinical Operations, attendance at investigators’ meetings (virtual and live), correspondence with sites regarding patient eligibility and safety considerations, and interaction with US- and Global Medical Affairs teams
• Co-manages program development and reports directly to Executive Medical Director. Responsible for cross-functional collaboration with all of the disciplines necessary for successful drug/therapy development (Study Management Team level): clinical, manufacturing, quality assurance, regulatory, medical affairs, legal, biostatistics, global patient safety, data management, pharmacovigilance, and clinical operations
• Makes sure clinical trials are monitored including the oversight of all aspects of trial conduct and safety, contact with investigators and site study staff, and CRO medical monitors
• Supports data analysis and assembly, including IDMC meetings, interim analyses, IB authoring, and clinical study report writing
• Contributes to the preparation of abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts in partnership with Publications Team
• Must adhere to Iovance Biotherapeutics’ core values, policies, procedures, and business ethics.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Travel

Travel time is approximately 10-15% including visits to investigative sites and attendance at major oncology meetings

Required Education, Skills, and Knowledge

• Board Certified MD (Hematology/Oncology highly desired) with minimum of 1-2 years of oncology clinical trials experience (may be within industry or academia)
• Effective oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work with a team
• Demonstrated independence, initiative and the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Education, Skills, and Knowledge

• Subspecialty training in oncology and/or hematopoietic transplantation preferred
• Outstanding academic achievement and significant clinical trial experience preferred

Physical Demands and Activities Required

• 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;
• Able to handle work-related stress;
• Able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously;
• Able to meet deadlines

Work Environment

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

Pay Transparency

$225,000 - $265,000 USD