Associate Director, Publications

Iovance Biotherapeutics

1d • $185,000 - $205,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Associate Director, Publications is a core member of the medical affairs team and reports to the Director of Publications. The role supports development and execution of publication plans for lifileucel and pipeline products, working across functional areas to communicate accurate, consistent, and timely information about products and therapeutic areas. The Associate Director collaborates with cross-functional data-generation teams—including Clinical Development, HEOR, Biometrics, preclinical, and research—and engages healthcare professional experts and authors. The position also ensures compliance with publication-related policies and procedures.

This role serves as a subject matter expert and internal liaison for lifileucel and pipeline products. It supports comprehensive global publication planning and execution, works with agency partners, helps incorporate published data into medical materials, and promotes efficient publication processes. The position operates in a professional or remote office environment and may be performed remotely.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree in a science-related field, such as PharmD, Ph.D., or MD.
• Experience in Cell Therapy or IO.
• Experience developing and medically writing peer-reviewed publications and congress materials, including abstracts, posters, and presentations.
• Experience with publication management systems such as Datavision.
• Strong oncology writing experience.
• Strong HEOR experience.
• Experience with publication planning and execution, including literature gap analysis.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Experience in literature searches, literature evaluation, drug information, and educational concepts.
• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods; move about within an office or remote workspace; and occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force.
• Visual acuity sufficient for preparing and analyzing data, viewing computer screens, and extensive reading.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion involving wrists, hands, and/or fingers and communicate effectively to exchange information.
• Ability to engage in analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving activities in a dynamic business environment; manage work-related stress and multiple priorities; exercise judgment and discretion; and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• 10 or more years of relevant industry experience in medical/scientific publications in the pharmaceutical industry or a related industry, such as a medical communications agency; this experience is described as preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert and internal liaison for lifileucel and pipeline products, working independently and leading or influencing cross-functionally.
• Support and facilitate comprehensive cross-functional global publication planning, including developing and executing annual publication plans, supporting presence at scientific congresses, and identifying and prioritizing regional and local publication needs.
• Execute publication plans with agency partners to deliver accurate and appropriate publications on time, within budget, and in accordance with policy.
• Partner with Scientific Communications and Field Medical leads to incorporate published data into medical materials, including field medical materials and medical affairs training.
• Ensure the publication development process and all materials comply with Iovance policies and guidelines, including ICMJE, PhRMA, and GPP.
• Leverage best practices and implement efficient processes to optimize publication efforts across medical affairs.
• Support execution and implementation of iEnvision for publications management.
• Adhere to Iovance Biotherapeutics’ core values, policies, procedures, and business ethics.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree