Senior Director, Program Team Lead

Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.

. Own integrated program strategy for one or more TIL cell therapy assets from early-to-late-stage clinical development .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $270,000 - $290,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical drug development, particularly in oncology and cell therapy, with a strong focus on strategic planning, regulatory submissions, and cross-functional team leadership. Proficient in program management and capable of influencing stakeholders while navigating a dynamic biotech environment.

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Clinical Drug DevelopmentStrong CMC ExperienceCross-Functional Team LeadershipProgram Management ToolsStrategic Analytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical DevelopmentRegulatory SubmissionsOncologyCell TherapyCAR-TViral ProductsTIL ProductsProgram ManagementPortfolio ManagementTimeline Oversight

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAnalytical ThinkingProblem-SolvingInfluencing StakeholdersMotivating Teams

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced Degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MBA)

Industry Keywords

BiotechOncology LandscapeCell Therapy Competitive LandscapeGovernance ForumsBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own integrated program strategy for one or more TIL cell therapy assets from early-to-late-stage clinical development
Connect clinical, CMC, regulatory, and commercial workstreams into a unified plan
Chair cross-functional program teams and manage workstream timelines
Translate strategy into execution and partner with senior leadership
Advance programs through early clinical studies, pivotal trials, global regulatory submissions, and commercial planning
Own program strategy and vision through registration and commercialization
Develop strategic options and trade-off analyses for senior leadership and governance bodies
Track the solid tumor oncology and cell therapy competitive landscape and translate insights into actions
Align subject-matter-expert deliverables with development strategy, anticipate risks, and drive accountability
Partner with the Program Manager to align domain strategies and execution plans across Clinical, Regulatory, Commercial, and CMC functions
Own program dashboards and reporting on status, timelines, roadmap progress, inflection points, and risks
Serve as primary strategic voice in governance forums and executive reviews
Escalate issues and drive resolution recommendations with senior leadership
Support due diligence, business development, and investor-related activities
Adhere to Iovance Biotherapeutics' values, policies, procedures, and business ethics
Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MBA, or equivalent)
11+ years in clinical drug development
Strong CMC experience in oncology, particularly cell and gene therapy, including CAR-T, viral, and TIL products
Working knowledge of the global clinical and commercial oncology and cell therapy landscape
Strong strategic and analytical skills
Track record leading cross-functional teams through multiple development phases, including regulatory submissions and health authority interactions
Proficiency with program and portfolio management tools and timeline oversight
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and motivate teams without direct authority
Comfortable operating in a fast-moving biotech environment with shifting priorities
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods
Ability to move within an office or remote workspace and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally
Visual acuity for preparing and analyzing data, viewing computer screens, and extensive reading
Repetitive wrist, hand, and/or finger motion
Ability to communicate effectively
Analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving ability
Clear conceptual thinking, judgment, troubleshooting, analysis, discretion, stress management, prioritization, urgency, and deadline management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform job functions
Equal-opportunity employer
Assistance or accommodation available during application process