Iovance is seeking Senior Scientist/Principal Scientist to lead Research projects aiming at generating and studying autologous tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL) for the treatment of cancer. Approaches include developing genetically engineered TIL with enhanced in vivo persistence and effector functions, as well as selecting TIL specific for tumor rejection antigens.

Specific Responsibilities

• Lead two or more high-priority Research projects.

• Design, oversee the execution of/execute, troubleshoot, and interpret the lab experiments involved in those Research projects.

• Propose and implement new Research directions.

• Report all results as both oral presentations and written documents in a clear and timely fashion for internal information.

• Active member of Project teams for the development of TIL products that involves IND and later stage Regulatory submissions.

• Participate in academic and business collaborations.

• Identify patentable invention and support their filing.

• Deliver the company message at international scientific meetings.

• Manage at least one direct report.