Overview
The In-Field Senior MSL/Medical Advisor will be involved in the launch of our Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocyte (TIL) product (Lifileucel) into the Australian market. The candidate should have a strong network of oncology (and if possible, also hematology) KOLs and clinical societies in Australia and has been involved in building medical plans and launching drugs into the Australian market before.
The candidate will work cross-functionally with internal global stakeholders and external vendors to support the TGA and PBAC submissions in Australia. The candidate will also support the global clinical operations and clinical science team with our ongoing phase 2 lung cancer, phase 3 melanoma and phase 1 studies by engaging with current and potential future principial investigators in Australia and ASIA-PAC. Finally, a large component of the job will be engaging with HCPs (via Teams and face to face).
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Enhance Iovance Biotherapeutics image as an advocate of medical advancement by using knowledge of product, disease state and pipeline products to engage healthcare providers in meaningful scientific exchange of information.
- Provides effective scientific and clinical presentations related to disease states and Iovance’s products (approved and pipeline) to internal and external audiences and tailors presentations to meet specific audience needs.
- Identify, map, and profile key opinion leaders within territory to gain medical insights and evaluate potential opportunities for scientific collaboration.
- Develop and maintain successful relationships with healthcare professionals, clinical investigators, and providers at academic and non-academic settings to support scientific activities aligned with medical strategy including publications, advisory boards, and clinical trials.
- Collect and report field medical insights and intelligence using appropriate methods and platforms.
- Support sales training initiatives as a scientific resource to commercial partners.
- Attend and provide scientific support of Medical Affairs activities and scientific sessions at key medical and scientific congresses.
- Consistently demonstrate a positive, collaborative attitude that exemplifies ownership of business, partnership with key opinion leaders, teamwork with peers, and respect of supervisors, peers, and customers.
- Possess an established medical/scientific background and a proven ability to effectively communicate complex information.
- Develop and prioritize solutions to problems, understand relationship between actions and results, and be able to understand and appreciate needs of the healthcare community.
- Provide leadership and mentorship within the Field Medical Affairs organization.
- Coordinate scheduling and training events with outside KOLs and vendors.
- Create and update scientific materials for Field Medical Affairs use in the field.
- Participate as the designated Field Medical representative in cross-functional teams and projects.
- Report field medical intelligence and insights as appropriate by sharing with internal teams, assembling qualitative feedback reports, and escalating to leadership as appropriate.
- Positively impact the success of the overall Field Medical Affairs and Medical Affairs organizations via collaborations and contributions to departmental projects and initiatives.
- Must adhere to Iovance Biotherapeutics’ core values, policies, procedures, and business ethics.
- Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Required Education, Skills, and Knowledge
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Medical Affairs is required with drug launch experience preferably in oncology and/or haemato-oncology.
- Advanced scientific degree preferred: PhD, PharmD, MD, but open to other degrees with strong independent Medical Affairs experience.
- Solid expertise in oncology/hematology/immuno-oncology/(CAR)T cell therapy and/or solid tumor therapeutics.
- Expertise in melanoma skin cancer and/or lung cancer is highly preferred.
- A good understanding of the Australian regulatory (TGA) and reimbursement (MSAC, PBAC, PBS) processes and MA-COC.
- Having a KOL network in T cell therapy (haematologist) or medical oncology and 1 units is preferred.
- Candidate should be fluent in English (verbal and written) and it would be a plus if the candidate can speak Korean or Japanese.
Travel
Ability to travel within: Australia; to international conferences (EU, US); and occasionally to (South-East) Asian countries.
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals to perform essential functions. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.
Physical Demands and Activities Required
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
- Must be able to move about inside an office and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
- Must have visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer screen, and extensive reading.
- This position requires repetitive motion, substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
- Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information.
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem-solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional workplace or remote office environment and requires standard office equipment and keyboards. Employees who work remotely are expected to maintain their workspace and environment safely and free from safety hazards.
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
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