Director, Community Strategy

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

The Director Community Strategy is accountable for advancing commercial growth objectives by developing and executing community-focused strategies that strengthen referral pathways, and support adoption across the oncology ecosystem.

This role translates enterprise priorities into community-aligned initiatives involving community oncology practices, Authorized Treatment Centers (ATCs), professional organizations, and advocacy stakeholders.

Working within a highly matrixed environment, the Director collaborates cross-functionally to ensure community insights, partnerships, and executional initiatives are aligned with, and complementary to, access and brand strategies, while maintaining a strong focus on execution, partnership activation, and performance tracking.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Community Strategy & Execution

• Develop and own a strategic community engagement plan that supports commercial, access, and brand objectives
• Lead development and execution of referral pathway strategies between ATCs and affiliated community practices, leveraging EMR and data‑enabled capabilities
• Identify and prioritize opportunities to expand disease and therapy education through ATC and community oncology partnerships
• Translate community insights into actionable recommendations that inform enterprise strategy and execution

Strategic Partnership & Alignment

• Partner closely with Market Access to ensure community initiatives support access strategies while avoiding duplication of ownership

• Collaborate with brand and pre‑market teams to align community efforts with brand priorities and launch/readiness milestones
• Lead and influence strategic planning processes through insight generation, analysis, and recommendations that inform enterprise decisions
• Provide community expertise to customer segmentation and engagement planning efforts
• Enable and educate internal stakeholders on community strategy priorities, frameworks, and initiatives
• Partner with field‑based teams to drive consistent, compliant execution of community programs across geographies

Community Partnerships & External Engagement

• Co‑lead strategic relationships with community oncology networks, professional societies, and healthcare organizations (e.g., COA, ACCC, NCODA)
• Identify, assess, and prioritize external partnership opportunities aligned with enterprise objectives
• Define objectives, success metrics, and track KPIs to measure performance and impact of community collaborations

Operational & Compliance Responsibilities

• Oversee contracting, administrative processes, and budget management for community initiatives
• Develop clear, impactful, and cross‑functionally aligned executive‑level presentations, requiring advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and SharePoint
• Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with corporate policies, business ethics standards, and applicable healthcare regulations
• Expected to adhere to Iovance Biotherapeutics’ core values, policies, procedures, and business ethics.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Travel – Approximately 40% of the time as business need

Required Education, Skills, and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPH, PharmD, PhD) preferred
• 8–10+ years of biopharmaceutical experience in commercial, marketing, or strategy roles
• 5+ years of oncology and/or cell therapy commercial experience strongly preferred
• Experience working with community oncology stakeholders, ATCs, health systems, and large practices
• Strong understanding of referral dynamics, inpatient/outpatient oncology pathways, and cell therapy infrastructure
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in matrixed, fast-paced environments
• Strong communication skills with experience developing executive-ready materials

Physical Demands and Activities Required

The physical demands described here represent those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform these functions.

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to move about within an office or remote workspace and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally
• Visual acuity sufficient for preparing and analyzing data, viewing computer screens, and extensive reading
• Repetitive motion involving wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Ability to communicate effectively to exchange information
• Cognitive: Ability to engage in analytical, conceptual, and problem‑solving activities in a dynamic business environment

Work Environment

This role operates in a professional office or remote work environment and requires routine use of standard office equipment and technology. Employees working remotely are expected to maintain a safe workspace free from recognized hazards.

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