Associate Medical Director

Iovance Biotherapeutics

1d•$225,000 - $265,000•Remote

About The Position

The Associate Medical Director is primarily responsible for physician-supported clinical trial support and overseeing the direction, planning, execution, and interpretation of IOVANCE clinical trials. This role involves being the primary point of clinical contact for IOVANCE clinical trials, directing protocol implementation, and co-managing program development with the Executive Medical Director. The position requires cross-functional collaboration with various departments essential for drug/therapy development, monitoring clinical trials, supporting data analysis, and contributing to scientific publications.

Requirements

Board Certified MD (Hematology/Oncology highly desired) with minimum of 1-2 years of oncology clinical trials experience (may be within industry or academia).
Effective oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work with a team.
Demonstrated independence, initiative and the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Subspecialty training in oncology and/or hematopoietic transplantation preferred.
Outstanding academic achievement and significant clinical trial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Primary point of clinical contact for IOVANCE clinical trials.
Directs protocol implementation including site identification and communication with Clinical Operations, attendance at investigators’ meetings (virtual and live), correspondence with sites regarding patient eligibility and safety considerations, and interaction with US- and Global Medical Affairs teams.
Co-manages program development and reports directly to Executive Medical Director.
Responsible for cross-functional collaboration with all of the disciplines necessary for successful drug/therapy development (Study Management Team level): clinical, manufacturing, quality assurance, regulatory, medical affairs, legal, biostatistics, global patient safety, data management, pharmacovigilance, and clinical operations.
Monitors clinical trials including the oversight of all aspects of trial conduct and safety, contact with investigators and site study staff, and CRO medical monitors.
Supports data analysis and assembly, including IDMC meetings, interim analyses, IB authoring, and clinical study report writing.
Contributes to the preparation of abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts in partnership with Publications Team.
Must adhere to Iovance Biotherapeutics’ core values, policies, procedures, and business ethics.
Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.