Executive Director, Authorized Treatment Center (ATC) Cell Therapy Operations

Iovance Biotherapeutics

11h•$280,000 - $300,000•Remote

About The Position

The Executive Director, Authorized Treatment Center (ATC) Cell Therapy Operations is an integral member of Iovance’s Leadership team. The role works collaboratively with treatment center staff—including physicians, surgeons, nurses, administrators, and quality personnel—and with Iovance functions such as Commercial, Quality, and Manufacturing to achieve pre-launch and post-launch KPIs related to prioritized treatment center authorization and infrastructure development. The position leads a team responsible for treatment center authorization and key objectives for commercialized TIL therapy. It directs strategy and execution to ensure identified centers are qualified and prepared for commercial launch, and drives operational planning, cross-functional improvement, quality and regulatory processes, and ongoing monitoring of authorized centers. The role requires external representation of Iovance and travel 50% of the time.

Requirements

Master’s Degree BA/BS degree in biological sciences, nursing, or other health sciences.
Minimum 15+ years of experience in a healthcare environment, preferably in nursing, clinical operations, surgical oncology, cell therapy, or transplant/infusion.
Seven years of leadership experience.
In-depth clinical and operational expertise in Oncology and Cellular Therapy, with an understanding of healthcare and academic hospitals.
Experience leading teams and facilitating process improvement and quality management activities.
Demonstrated individual and team-oriented achievements.
Strong verbal and written communication and facilitation skills.
Strong analytical skills, including experience with cell therapy environment metrics, outcomes, and data tracking tools.
Problem-solving skills and experience multitasking.
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to meet deadlines and multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to adhere to Iovance Biotherapeutics’ core values, policies, procedures, and business ethics.

Responsibilities

Build and lead a team of cellular therapy operational experts responsible for treatment center authorization and Iovance objectives for commercialized TIL therapy.
Direct strategy formulation and tactical execution to ensure identified treatment centers are qualified and prepared for commercial launch.
Lead, develop, and expand ATC Cell Therapy Operations strategy and project plans, driving goals, objectives, and continuous improvement within the department and cross-functionally.
Serve as an internal expert and cross-functional partner on Cell Therapy operations, COI/COC, treatment center authorization, and key business infrastructure.
Communicate issues and their impact on team decisions, and represent Iovance externally through presentations, meetings, and events.
Plan and manage individual and team achievements in alignment with launch objectives and ATC qualification and authorization language, as directed by the BLA application and FDA guidance.
Collaborate frequently with team members and assigned treatment centers to achieve milestones and maintain supporting documentation.
Develop operational dashboards and reports to demonstrate progress against KPIs and compliance.
Establish policies, processes, and systems, including those for tumor collection, courier, and order intake, and ensure evaluation, change control, and implementation.
Create post-monitoring strategies for authorized treatment centers.
Maintain technical and professional knowledge by reviewing Iovance documentation and SOPs, attending professional conferences, and developing professional networks.
Use clinical and operational expertise to develop processes that support timely resolution of treatment center questions, issues, and investigations.
Provide departmental oversight for collaboration with Iovance’s Quality Department and treatment centers on quality processes, including change control.
Partner with industry organizations and other cell therapy partners on the quality and regulatory landscape for Cell Therapy Operations at the treatment center level.
Perform other duties as assigned.