Medical Scientific Affairs & Projects Director

Company Overview
ImmunityBio, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBRX) is a commercial-stage biotechnology company developing cell and immunotherapy products that are designed to help strengthen each patient's natural immune system, potentially enabling it to outsmart the disease and eliminate cancerous or infected cells. We envision a day when we no longer fear cancer, but can conquer it, thanks to the biological wonder that is the human immune system. Our scientists are working to develop novel therapies that harness that inherent power by amplifying both branches of the immune system, attacking cancerous or infected cells today while building immunological memory for tomorrow. The goal: to reprogram the patient's immune system and treat the host rather than just the disease.

Why ImmunityBio?
* ImmunityBio is developing cutting-edge technology with the goal to transform the lives of patients with cancer and develop next-generation therapies and vaccines that complement, harness and amplify the immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases.
* Opportunity to join a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company with headquarters in Southern California.
* Work with a collaborative team with the ability to work across different areas of the company.
* Ability to join a growing company with professional development opportunities.

Position Summary

The Medical Scientific Affairs & Projects Director will be responsible for working closely with the Senior Director, Medical Affairs and leadership to bring the IBRX portfolio into novel, impactful therapeutic areas across oncology, and beyond. The position will play a key role in education of the IBRX portfolio to external audiences, identifying impactful collaborations and managing projects that will bring transformative therapy to patients in need. In addition, as the pre-commercial, scientifically focused Medical Affairs department is relatively new, this position will contribute to the growth and development of the department overall, bringing with them perspectives and experience that will set the foundation for Medical Affairs excellence within the company.

Essential Functions

• Support the execution of a cross-functionally aligned strategic Medical Affairs plan, to ensure projects are implemented and executed successfully
• Manage projects from initiation through delivery by following standard project management methodology (including tools, systems, and applications), and ensure all project documentation is kept up to date and communicated on a timely basis
• Liaise with internal, cross-functional R&D teams and identify and engage external collaborations that will lead to successful execution of projects
• Manage contracts with external collaborators and vendors that are necessary to execute projects
• Establish or strengthen professional relationships with the medical and scientific community and compliantly exchange scientific knowledge with global and regional thought leaders, including 1:1 interactions, congress engagements, Investigator meetings, and advisory boards
• Act as subject matter expert, sharing knowledge and providing recommendations to functions as needed. In particular, collaborating with the Clinical Development and Commercial organization to ensure external-facing materials and presentations are scientifically rigorous and clinically meaningful.
• Work with the internal teams to develop scientific narrative regarding disease state, MOA, target product profile, and molecular diagnostics, assist with abstract and manuscript preparation as needed
• Support the execution of a medical/scientific communication strategy to broaden the reach of company-sponsored clinical trials to academic and community research centers
• Present relevant medical data and lead discussions at medical/clinical Advisory Boards involving Key Opinion Leaders or Community-based physicians.
• Medical Affairs lead for any program specific collaborations
• Mentor and contribute to building the Medical Affairs team to meet the needs of the organization
• Collaborate internally with clinical and regulatory departments to support the planning, execution, and management of clinical trial activities, including ensuring that appropriate institutions and academic centers have opportunities to participate in clinical programs.
• Support the Field Medical Science teams globally to provide expertise, materials, and support as they engage with the broader HCP community.
• Identify potential IIT or research collaborations and execute appropriately
• Lead congress planning for the medical affairs team
• Remaining on the forefront of the relevant science and competitive landscape
• Performs other projects and responsibilities as requested.

Education & Experience

• MD, Ph.D. or Pharm.D. Degree, or other terminal degree in health care required.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical practice experience in specialty field, related to oncology required
• Minimum of 5 years of medical affairs or clinical research experience within the pharmaceutical industry, CRO health-related consulting company, or biomedical/clinical experience within academia (or a combination of aforementioned) required
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in oncology or oncology diagnostics required
• Demonstrated medical affairs experience required
• Experience with molecular diagnostics in oncology required
• Product or drug launch experience required
• PMP Certification, Six Sigma, or successful completion of a recognized project management curriculum or equivalent preferred
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in the use of project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices, quality improvement, and change management techniques preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to think innovatively about medical affairs strategy and accurately anticipate future consequences and trends
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example and model collaborative behavior by soliciting opinions, coupled with the ability to make key decisions and be effective in getting the team behind the decisions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills
• Experience conducting formal presentations to Senior Management and external opinion leaders
• Strong analytical skills, especially with regard to understanding and interpreting scientific and clinical research and literature, are essential
• Excellent strategic capabilities within a matrixed environment as well as a commitment to flexibility and proactive problem solving.
• Demonstrated self-starter and teammate with strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, OneNote, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe, Visio, Veeva CRM, and other project management software such as Monday.com, Smartsheet, etc.
• Maintain corporate confidentiality at all times
• Demonstrated understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and clinical development process
• Ability to track progress, metrics and maintain comprehensive dashboards to be used in leader updates and project planning

Working Environment / Physical Environment

• This position works remotely
• Fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment
• Includes at least 25% travel

This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus and equity award. The annual base pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate's qualifications, prior experience as well as geographic location.

National Market

$180,000 (entry-level qualifications) to $200,000 (highly experienced) annually

Premium Market

$202,500 (entry-level qualifications) to $225,000 (highly experienced) annually

The application window is anticipated to close on 60 days from when it is posted or sooner if the position is filled or closed.

ImmunityBio employees are as valuable as the people we serve. We have built a resource of robust benefit offerings to best support the total wellbeing of our team members and their families. Our competitive total rewards benefits package, for eligible employees, include: Medical, Dental and Vision Plan Options * Health and Financial Wellness Programs * Employer Assistance Program (EAP) * Company Paid and Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability * Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts * 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match * 529 Education Savings Program * Voluntary Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance and Employee Discounts, Rewards and Perks * Paid Time Off (PTO) includes: 11 Holidays * Exempt Employees are eligible for Unlimited PTO * Non-Exempt Employees are eligible for 10 Vacation Days, 56 Hours of Health Pay, 2 Personal Days and 1 Cultural Day * We are committed to providing you with the tools and resources you need to optimize your Health and Wellness.

At ImmunityBio, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.