Vice President, US Field Medical Affairs

Overview

The Vice President, US Field Medical Affairs at Iovance Biotherapeutics is responsible for building and leading the company's first field organization in the US. This role involves hiring and managing a team of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), implementing field strategies, and collaborating with various functions.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Leverage professional experience and network to hire and retain best-in-class MSL team
• Leverage professional experience and network to hire and retain best-in-class MSL team
• Implement field strategy and priorities in alignment with overall clinical development and launch plans
• Oversee the development of the MSL onboarding and training curriculum and materials
• Collaborate with other functions on decisions regarding the technology and analytics systems used in the field
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide reports of MSL activities to senior leadership
• Provide input into the creation of Key Opinion Leader target lists, MSL field source sizing, and territory maps
• Lead and mentor to retain and develop top talent
• Evaluate, approve, and direct all MSL activities, including research activities, educational activities, and interactions with healthcare providers and other relevant stakeholders
• Ensure internal stakeholders are knowledgeable of key opinion leader views and opinions as it pertains to Iovance products and relevant disease states
• Proactively coordinate field needs for medical/scientific knowledge required for management and support of Iovance pipeline, especially in providing support of clinical trial activities
• Support the creation of clinical slide decks and other MSL resources
• Must adhere to Iovance Biotherapeutics' core values, policies, procedures, and business ethics
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned
• Travel Extensive travel is required as part of this position (50%)

Required Education, Skills, and Knowledge

• 15+ years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry in Medical Affairs, with experience working with cross-functional in-house and field-based teams
• Oncology-specific experience required
• Prior MSL leadership experience required
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
• Strong organizational skills and business planning, including development of a budget and adherence to targets
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Manage and adhere to Iovance policies, ensuring compliance with corporate rules and government regulations
• Able to interact and communicate openly and effectively with Senior Management, external opinion leaders, and development team members
• Experience conducting formal presentations to Senior Management and external opinion leaders
• Strong analytical skills, especially with regard to understanding and interpreting scientific and clinical research and literature are essential
• Demonstrated self-starter and team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Adept, nimble, energetic, and comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment
• Able to take a hands-on approach and willing to “roll up one’s sleeves”

Preferred Education, Skills, and Knowledge

• Advanced Clinical/Science degree or professional credentials preferred (MD/DO, PhD, PharmD, PA)