Director, Medical Affairs – Medical Scientific Liaison

Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.

Director for Medical Affairs at Iovance Biotherapeutics overseeing field medical strategy and scientific exchange. Responsible for nurturing relationships with external experts and ensuring compliance in the oncology sector.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $210,000 - $245,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and advance the regional field medical strategy within the assigned territory
Lead delivery of high-quality scientific and clinical presentations on disease state(s) and Iovance products
Strategically identify, map, and profile external experts
Develop and sustain strategic relationships with healthcare professionals and clinical investigators
Establish and maintain a high bar for insight quality
Provide scientific leadership for Medical Affairs activities and scientific sessions at key congresses/meetings
Lead strong cross-functional partnerships to ensure coordinated execution of the medical plan
Model inclusive, professional leadership behaviors and contribute to a collaborative team culture
Apply strong problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making skills to address complex field challenges
Demonstrate deep scientific/clinical expertise and executive presence
Provide leadership and coaching and contribute to field medical capability building
Operate in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

12 to 15+ years of relevant biopharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience
Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD)
Demonstrated capability in needs assessment, facilitation, prioritization, decision making, collaboration, planning and organizing, execution and follow-up
Strong meeting management skills and operational capabilities
Demonstrated ability to influence and align stakeholders within a complex matrix environment
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work within timelines
Ability to work effectively within a matrix organization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

scientific presentationsclinical expertiseneeds assessmentfacilitationprioritizationdecision makingplanningexecutionmeeting managementoperational capabilities

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcollaborationinfluencestakeholder alignmenttime managementleadershipcoachingteam cultureprofessionalismcommunication

Certifications

MDPhDPharmD