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 Senior Manager, Biostatistics provides statistical leadership for complex clinical studies in cell therapy oncology programs. This role is responsible for study design, statistical analysis, interpretation of results, and communication of statistical findings. Working independently with minimal supervision, the Senior Manager, Biostatistics serves as the lead statistician for assigned studies, collaborates with cross-functional project teams, and oversees statistical activities performed by contract research organizations (CROs) to ensure high-quality and timely deliverables.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Serves as lead statistician for one or more clinical studies and may support program-level statistical strategy.
- Leads statistical activities for assigned studies and collaborates with statistical programmers and CRO partners to ensure timely delivery of high-quality statistical outputs.
- Authors and reviews statistical sections of study protocols, statistical analysis plans, clinical study reports, regulatory submission documents, and publications including abstracts and posters.
- Maintains current knowledge of statistical methodologies, regulatory guidance, and industry best practices relevant to oncology drug development.
- May contribute statistical expertise to due diligence activities and cross-functional evaluations when needed.
- Creates networks with external statistical and programming collaborators and influences internal decisions to ensure quality of study designs and analyses, appropriateness of inferences and conclusions, and alignment with corporate strategic interests.
- Contributes to process improvements, standards development, and statistical best practices within the Biostatistics function.
- Works effectively within cross-functional teams to address study-level operational and scientific challenges.
- Contributes to knowledge sharing within the department.
- Must adhere to Iovance Biotherapeutics’ core values, policies, procedures, and business ethics.
- Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Required Education, Skills, and Knowledge
- D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field with 3–5 years of relevant industry experience, or M.S. degree with 6–8 years of relevant industry experience.
- Strong experience supporting oncology clinical development programs, including design and analysis of early- and late-phase clinical trials.
- Sound knowledge of theoretical and applied statistics, including survival analysis methods, analyses on patient-reported outcome, and health economics.
- Effective decision-maker who considers cross-functional and global perspectives, and applies knowledge, detailed analysis, seasoned experience, and sound judgment in making decisions that may involve limited or ambiguous information.
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability and experience in leading collaborative efforts to obtain and analyze complex data.
- Proficiency in SAS; familiarity with R is highly desirable.
Preferred Education, Skills, and Knowledge
- Working knowledge of FDA, EMA, and ICH statistical guidance; experience supporting regulatory submissions including NDA, BLA, or MAA preferred.
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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The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is listed. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of the role, job duties/requirements, and relevant education, experience and skills.
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
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Skills Required
- Doctorate in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field with 3-5 years relevant industry experience, or M.S. with 6-8 years relevant industry experience
- Strong experience supporting oncology clinical development programs, including design and analysis of early- and late-phase clinical trials
- Sound knowledge of theoretical and applied statistics, including survival analysis, patient-reported outcome analyses, and health economics
- Proficiency in SAS
- Familiarity with R
- Experience collaborating with statistical programmers and CRO partners and leading delivery of high-quality statistical outputs
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Working knowledge of FDA, EMA, and ICH statistical guidance and experience supporting regulatory submissions (NDA, BLA, MAA)
What We Do
Iovance Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ: IOVA) aims to improve patient care for people living with cancer. Iovance is investigating T cell-based therapies, known as tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL), which use a patient’s own immune cells to attack cancer. Our unique Iovance TIL technology platform has generated novel cell therapies that are currently in clinical studies for multiple cancers. We are adding to our talented team as we actively prepare for our initial commercial launch, advance our research and development efforts, and build our internal manufacturing capabilities. Iovance is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our Iovance Cell Therapy Center (iCTC), a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, is located in Philadelphia. We also have a research site in Tampa, Florida. Any information expressed by Iovance is subject to the risk factors and information on forward-looking statements contained in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available here: https://ir.iovance.com/sec-filings
