Associate Director, Medical Affairs (Medical Science Liaison) – Southeast Region

The role

This field-based individual contributor advances medical strategy through scientific exchange and communication of medical insights. The role builds relationships with external experts and supports clinical trial site identification and execution.

What you will do

• Advance medical strategy within the assigned territory through scientific exchange
• Deliver scientific and clinical presentations on disease states and products
• Identify, map, and profile external experts and develop engagement plans
• Develop and sustain relationships with healthcare professionals and clinical investigators
• Collect, synthesize, and communicate field medical insights
• Provide scientific support for Medical Affairs activities and scientific sessions at congresses
• Build cross-functional partnerships with internal teams
• Provide informal peer support and contribute to capability-building initiatives
• Operate in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned

Required qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) with a minimum of 8 years of relevant pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical, or healthcare experience; or licensed healthcare professional (RN, NP, CNS,
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Medical Science Liaison or in a comparable field-based medical, clinical, scientific, or oncology-related role
• Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining productive relationships with healthcare professionals, investigators, and other external experts
• Strong understanding of clinical data and the ability to communicate scientific information clearly and accurately
• Proven skills in planning, prioritization, decision-making, problem-solving, and execution
• Experience leading complex projects and coordinating work across multiple functions
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to operate independently while working effectively within a matrix organization
• Strong meeting management, organizational, and follow-through skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Sound judgment and ability to adapt to changing business and customer needs
• Ability to travel up to 60% of the time within the assigned territory

Nice to have

• Medical affairs, MSL, clinical, or scientific experience in oncology and/or hematology
• Experience in cellular therapy, immuno-oncology, melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), or other relevant oncology therapeutic areas
• Established knowledge of the assigned geography, treatment centers, and key external experts
• Understanding of oncology clinical trials, evidence generation, and the oncology treatment landscape
• Knowledge of regulatory, compliance, and ethical requirements applicable to field-based medical roles
• Experience leading regional or national medical affairs projects and initiatives
• Experience supporting investigator-sponsored studies, clinical trial activities, advisory boards, congress planning, or medical education programs
• Ability to gather, analyze, and communicate field insights to help inform medical affairs activities and business planning
• Experience managing project budgets and resources
• Demonstrated success working across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Commercial, Market Access, and other cross-functional teams

About the company

Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. is the global leader in innovating, developing, and delivering tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) cell therapies for patients with solid tumors.