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 respon