Director, Medical Affairs – Medical Science Liaison

Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.

Director of Medical Affairs managing field strategy and scientific exchange for Iovance's TIL therapy. Leading medical partnerships and generating insights within the biopharmaceutical industry.

Posted 7/9/2026full-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, ensuring impactful, fair-balanced, evidence-based scientific exchange and representing Iovance as a credible, trusted partner to the healthcare community
Lead delivery of high-quality scientific and clinical presentations on disease state(s) and Iovance products (approved and pipeline) to internal and external audiences; ensure appropriate use of approved materials, coach others on effective scientific communication, and uphold compliance requirements
Strategically identify, map, and profile external experts (e.g., KOLs, investigators, advocacy and healthcare system stakeholders) and develop and operationalize territory engagement plans that prioritize the highest-impact accounts and inform enterprise medical priorities
Develop and sustain strategic relationships with healthcare professionals and clinical investigators in academic and community settings; proactively identify scientific collaboration opportunities aligned with the medical plan (e.g., publications, advisory boards, investigator-initiated research support, and clinical trials, as applicable) and partner with internal stakeholders to enable execution
Establish and maintain a high bar for insight quality by collecting, synthesizing, and communicating actionable field medical insights using approved tools and processes; identify trends, elevate insights to internal stakeholders, and help drive insight-to-action discussions and follow-through
Provide scientific leadership for Medical Affairs activities and scientific sessions at key congresses/meetings; develop and execute regional congress engagement plans in coordination with internal stakeholders and support post-congress medical pull-through
Lead strong cross-functional partnerships (e.g., Medical Affairs, Clinical Science, Clinical Operations, Market Access, and Commercial) to ensure coordinated execution of the medical plan, appropriate and compliant information flow, and alignment on key priorities across the region
Model inclusive, professional leadership behaviors and contribute to a collaborative team culture through clear communication, reliable follow-through, and constructive partnership with internal and external stakeholders
Apply strong problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making skills to address complex field challenges; anticipate needs of patients and the healthcare community, recommend solutions consistent with medical strategy, and appropriately escalate risks and opportunities
Demonstrate deep scientific/clinical expertise and executive presence, with the ability to communicate complex data clearly, accurately, and compliantly to a range of audiences and to influence medical decision-making
Provide leadership and coaching (e.g., onboarding, field shadowing, sharing best practices, peer mentoring) and contribute to field medical capability building; may serve as a people manager and/or lead for initiatives, as needed
Operate in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies (e.g., scientific exchange, privacy, adverse event reporting) and promptly escalate questions or issues through established channels
Must adhere to Iovance Biotherapeutics’ core values, policies, procedures, and business ethics.
Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 60% of the time within the assigned territory, as business needs require

Requirements

What you’ll need

12 to 15+ years of relevant biopharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience, including 7 to 10+ years in Medical Affairs and/or an MSL role with increasing scope, strategic leadership, and accountability
Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD)
Demonstrated capability in needs assessment, facilitation, prioritization, decision making, collaboration, planning and organizing, execution and follow-up, with strong written and verbal communication and the ability to influence senior stakeholders in a matrix environment
Strong meeting management skills and operational capabilities, including use of metrics/KPIs, documentation, and continuous improvement to drive consistent field execution
Demonstrated ability to influence and align stakeholders within a complex matrix environment without direct authority; comfortable engaging with senior leaders and external experts
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work within timelines
Ability to work effectively within a matrix organization to achieve desired outcomes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Own and advance the regional field medical strategy within the assigned territory, ensuring impactful, fair-balanced, evidence-based scientific exchange and representing Iovance as a credible, trusted partner to the healthcare community
Lead delivery of high-quality scientific and clinical presentations on disease state(s) and Iovance products (approved and pipeline) to internal and external audiences; ensure appropriate use of approved materials, coach others on effective scientific communication, and uphold compliance requirements
Strategically identify, map, and profile external experts (e.g., KOLs, investigators, advocacy and healthcare system stakeholders) and develop and operationalize territory engagement plans that prioritize the highest-impact accounts and inform enterprise medical priorities
Develop and sustain strategic relationships with healthcare professionals and clinical investigators in academic and community settings; proactively identify scientific collaboration opportunities aligned with the medical plan (e.g., publications, advisory boards, investigator-initiated research support, and clinical trials, as applicable) and partner with internal stakeholders to enable execution
Establish and maintain a high bar for insight quality by collecting, synthesizing, and communicating actionable field medical insights using approved tools and processes; identify trends, elevate insights to internal stakeholders, and help drive insight-to-action discussions and follow-through
Provide scientific leadership for Medical Affairs activities and scientific sessions at key congresses/meetings; develop and execute regional congress engagement plans in coordination with internal stakeholders and support post-congress medical pull-through
Lead strong cross-functional partnerships (e.g., Medical Affairs, Clinical Science, Clinical Operations, Market Access, and Commercial) to ensure coordinated execution of the medical plan, appropriate and compliant information flow, and alignment on key priorities across the region
Model inclusive, professional leadership behaviors and contribute to a collaborative team culture through clear communication, reliable follow-through, and constructive partnership with internal and external stakeholders
Apply strong problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making skills to address complex field challenges; anticipate needs of patients and the healthcare community, recommend solutions consistent with medical strategy, and appropriately escalate risks and opportunities
Demonstrate deep scientific/clinical expertise and executive presence, with the ability to communicate complex data clearly, accurately, and compliantly to a range of audiences and to influence medical decision-making
Provide leadership and coaching (e.g., onboarding, field shadowing, sharing best practices, peer mentoring) and contribute to field medical capability building; may serve as a people manager and/or lead for initiatives, as needed
Operate in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies (e.g., scientific exchange, privacy, adverse event reporting) and promptly escalate questions or issues through established channels
Must adhere to Iovance Biotherapeutics’ core values, policies, procedures, and business ethics.
Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 60% of the time within the assigned territory, as business needs require 🎯 Requirements
12 to 15+ years of relevant biopharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience, including 7 to 10+ years in Medical Affairs and/or an MSL role with increasing scope, strategic leadership, and accountability
Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD)
Demonstrated capability in needs assessment, facilitation, prioritization, decision making, collaboration, planning and organizing, execution and follow-up, with strong written and verbal communication and the ability to influence senior stakeholders in a matrix environment
Strong meeting management skills and operational capabilities, including use of metrics/KPIs, documentation, and continuous improvement to drive consistent field execution
Demonstrated ability to influence and align stakeholders within a complex matrix environment without direct authority; comfortable engaging with senior leaders and external experts
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work within timelines
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Hard Skills & Tools

Needs AssessmentDecision MakingPlanning and OrganizingMetrics/KPIs UtilizationOperational ExecutionClinical Trials KnowledgeScientific Exchange ComplianceField Medical Insights SynthesisPresentation DevelopmentResearch Support

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsProblem-SolvingPrioritizationCollaborationCommunication

Certifications

MDPhDPharmD