Cell Therapy Account Management - North Texas

Iovance Biotherapeutics aims to be the global leader in innovating, developing and delivering tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy for people with cancer. We are pioneering a transformational approach to treating cancer by harnessing the ability of the human immune system to recognize and attack diverse cancer cells in each patient. The Iovance TIL platform has demonstrated promising clinical data across multiple solid tumors. We are committed to continuous innovation in cell therapy, including gene-edited cell therapy, which may be a promising option for patients with cancer.

Overview

Amtagvi™ is the best-in-class cell therapy treatment for advanced melanoma. The Cell Therapy Account Management (CTAM) will be responsible for driving Amtagvi demand by building a robust referral network between community practices and academic centers; enable early patient identification and streamline referral pathways; and collaborate with internal teams to enhance scientific and operational excellence in cell therapy account management.

To succeed in this role, you will use prior experience to optimize territory strategy in the oncology rare disease space and have demonstrated experience influencing others and building relationships. Additional competencies include experience with immunotherapy and solid tumor cancer, as well as prior launch experience, demonstrated ability to drive demand, pull through, and sustain the growth of Amtagvi™.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Drive AmtagviTM demand and appropriate pull-through at targeted ATCs and serve as a liaison between community oncology practices and internal stakeholders to align initiatives with business and medical objectives.
• Serve as the primary commercial point of contact for the Iovance iPOD at authorized treatment centers offering commercially available AmtagviTM. Serve as the commercial lead for developing and onboarding a new TIL service line at target ATCs.
• Educate site personnel on clinical and product information for AmtagviTM.
• Provide knowledge and expertise around Iovance products and processes to all service line customer stakeholders.
• Collaborate with ATC Operations, aligning Iovance Cell Therapy logistics, processes, and operations.
• Provide exemplary customer service while building business relationships with key clinical thought leaders, AmtagviTM prescribers, and other institutional stakeholders to influence the uptake of AmtagviTM.
• Develop and maintain applicable disease state, product-specific (AmtagviTM), and competitive landscape knowledge.
• Attend and support professional meetings and congresses regionally and nationally.
• Facilitate engagement with key thought leaders, Cell Therapy prescribers, and other institutional stakeholders.
• Maintain a high level of collaboration and communication with Iovance cross-functional partners in Market Access, Operations, Quality, Marketing, Medical, and others to ensure appropriate patient identification, infusion of AmtagviTM, and clinical care related to AmtagviTM.
• Facilitate and provide timely feedback to appropriate Iovance management regarding account business trends, changes in the therapeutic landscape, industry issues, and business opportunities.
• Collaborate with the sales leadership team to develop and implement strategic account plans in qualified academic institutions and large community medical oncology practices.
• Maintain compliance with US/global healthcare laws and regulations.
• Exemplify Iovance Biotherapeutics’ core values, policies, procedures, and business ethics.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Travel – 50%

Required Education, Skills, and Knowledge:

• 8-12 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience; or equivalent experience in a similar role within oncology/cell therapy or rare disease. Some barriers to entry exist at this level, requiring department review.
• Uses strategic foresight to optimize strategy and build service lines at academic hospitals
• Demonstrates deep market knowledge of the oncology and immunotherapy market, including reimbursement and policy landscape within academic hospitals, oncology clinics, and extensive community practices.
• Prior experience of products and therapies requiring complex delivery systems, including logistics management and regulatory and compliance requirements (i.e., GMP, Quality systems),
• Ability to coach and drive alignment with field-based and internal cross-functional partners.
• Uses data analytics to optimize decision-making and planning around Amtagvi’s uptake strategy.
• Demonstrate initiative, high sense of urgency, and perseverance in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

  Preferred Education, Skills, and Knowledge

• Oncology/cell therapy or rare disease experience preferred.
• MBA or other related graduate-level degree is preferred.
• New product launch experience
• Experience in oncology care, new product launches, and cell therapy is preferred.

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 prepare and analyze data and figures, view a computer screen, and read extensively.
• 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 or remote office environment and requires operating standard office equipment and keyboards.

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The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is listed. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of the role, job duties/requirements, and relevant education, experience and skills. 

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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