Executive Director, Lifecycle Leader

Responsibilities

• Shape the program's cross-functional vision, strategic context, and lifecycle plan (LCP) for current and future business opportunities
• Partner with Program Managers and SMEs to build internal ways of working for data-driven decision making
• Act as the single point of accountability in a cross-functional team to ensure timely delivery of milestones
• Oversee integration across the organization to ensure optimal program execution
• Foster alignment across Commercial, Development, and Regulatory teams
• Facilitate clear decision-making by addressing high-impact issues and co-creating solutions
• Frame program needs and present recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT)
• Manage day-to-day program operations and ensure deliverables remain on track
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans while ensuring financial stewardship

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline; advanced degree (PhD, MD, or MBA) highly desirable
• 15+ years of bio-pharmaceutical industry experience
• At least 5 years of experience as a Lifecycle Leader or Program Team Leader in biotech/pharma
• Strong knowledge of the drug development process and commercial launch experience
• Proven experience working on program strategy teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills in a matrix organization with a track record of conflict resolution
• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical scientists, biologists, manufacturing experts, and regulatory colleagues
• High degree of organizational awareness and experience in change management
• Significant depth of experience across various phases of drug development

About the Company

Iovance Biotherapeutics aims to be the global leader in innovating, developing and delivering tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy for people with cancer by harnessing the human immune system.