Associate Director, Medical Affairs – Medical Scientific Liaison

Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.

. Advance the medical strategy within the assigned territory through fair-balanced, evidence-based scientific exchange .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $185,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced scientific knowledge and expertise in Medical Affairs, with a strong ability to engage and influence stakeholders in a matrix environment. Proven skills in strategic planning, execution, and effective communication within the biopharmaceutical industry.

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Medical Affairs ExperienceAdvanced Scientific DegreeStakeholder EngagementOncology/Immuno-Oncology ExperienceProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Needs AssessmentScientific PresentationsClinical Trial SupportData AnalysisRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingDecision MakingCommunicationInfluencing Skills

Industry Keywords

BiopharmaceuticalBiotechnologyField-Based PositionHealthcare SystemsMatrix Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advance the medical strategy within the assigned territory through fair-balanced, evidence-based scientific exchange
Deliver scientific and clinical presentations on disease states and Iovance products to internal and external audiences
Identify, map, and profile external experts, investigators, advocacy stakeholders, and healthcare systems
Develop territory engagement plans and sustain relationships with healthcare professionals and clinical investigators
Support publications, advisory boards, investigator-initiated research, and clinical trials as applicable
Collect, synthesize, and communicate field medical insights; identify trends and contribute to insight-to-action discussions
Provide scientific support for Medical Affairs activities and scientific sessions at key congresses and meetings
Plan and execute congress engagement with internal stakeholders
Build cross-functional partnerships across Medical Affairs, Clinical Science, Clinical Operations, Market Access, and Commercial
Apply problem-solving and prioritization to complex field challenges and recommend medically aligned solutions
Provide informal leadership, onboarding support, best-practice sharing, peer mentoring, and capability building
Operate in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, scientific exchange requirements, privacy requirements, and adverse event reporting procedures
Adhere to Iovance Biotherapeutics’ core values, policies, procedures, and business ethics
Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–12 years of relevant biopharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience, including 5–8 years in Medical Affairs and/or an MSL role with increasing scope and independence
Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD)
Demonstrated capability in needs assessment, facilitation, prioritization, decision making, collaboration, planning and organizing, execution and follow-up, and strong written and verbal communication
Meeting management skills and operational capabilities
Demonstrated ability to influence and align stakeholders within a matrix environment without direct authority
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work within timelines
Ability to work effectively within a matrix organization to achieve desired outcomes
Ability and willingness to travel up to 60% of the time within the assigned territory
Ability to travel, usually within the US; field-based position with potential for significant travel
Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to move within a home or office environment and transport typical work materials and equipment
Ability to review and analyze scientific/medical information and work on a computer for extended periods
Ability to perform repetitive hand/wrist motions associated with computer and mobile device use
Ability to communicate and exchange information with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to apply sound judgment, analyze and interpret information, solve problems, maintain confidentiality and discretion, manage multiple priorities, and meet timelines
Preferred: Experience as an MSL or relevant industry role and experience in oncology/immuno-oncology and/or cellular therapy
Preferred: Familiarity with the assigned territory and relevant external experts/healthcare systems
Preferred: Understanding of regulatory requirements for field-based personnel
Preferred: Demonstrated ability to present effective and influential oral presentations
Preferred: Proven ability to coordinate across diverse functions
Preferred: Experience managing project budgets

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal-opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodations available upon request
Remote office environment
Professional or remote office environment