Kite Pharma
Associate Director, Community CAR-T Enablement
Kite Pharma, Santa Monica, California, United States, 90403
Overview
Associate Director, Community CAR-T Enablement
— Reports to the Head of US Provider Access Strategy & Marketing. Based in Santa Monica, CA. Join Kite to drive strategies, tactics, and initiatives aimed at removing barriers to community oncology adoption and administration of CAR-T therapy. Partner with National Account Directors for McKesson and Cencora, as well as the broader field sales teams, to develop tools, resources, initiatives, and materials for customer-facing efforts. Responsibilities
Community Oncology Enablement
Develop tools, resources, and tactical initiatives to support the enablement of community oncology practices as Authorized Treatment Centers (ATCs). Identify and address operational barriers to community-based CAR-T administration, including infrastructure, staffing, reimbursement, and logistics. Support the development and implementation of third-party partnerships and platforms (e.g., apheresis networks, digital enablement tools, external logistics providers).
Strategic Account Support
Directly support the National Account Director, Community Engagement – McKesson and National Account Director, Community Engagement – Cencora in their strategic and operational engagement with affiliated accounts. Assist in the execution of strategic account plans, including site expansion assessments, onboarding readiness, and referral pathway development. Contribute to quarterly business reviews, strategic planning sessions, and performance tracking for community oncology accounts.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with internal teams (Customer Engagement, Medical Affairs, Patient Services, Supply Chain, Trade/Contracting) to ensure alignment and execution of community-focused initiatives. Partner with the Provider Access Strategy & Marketing team to ensure messaging, tools, and resources are consistent across the LBCL and MM franchises.
External Engagement & Partnerships
Engage with external stakeholders and organizations (e.g., FACT, COA, third-party vendors) to support Kite’s community oncology objectives. Support the development and pull-through of integrated care delivery models, data-sharing agreements, and value-based initiatives for community settings.
Insights & Resource Development
Gather and synthesize insights from community oncology practices to inform strategy and resource development. Develop scalable, compliant, and user-friendly materials to support onboarding, reimbursement education, and operational readiness.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) with 6+ years of experience OR Master’s Degree with 8+ years of experience OR Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years of experience
Preferred Qualifications
6–8+ years in pharma/biotech with focus on oncology, market access, and/or provider strategy Strong understanding of operational and economic dynamics of community oncology practices Experience supporting oncology-focused strategic accounts or national networks (e.g., McKesson, Cencora, US Oncology, ION) Familiarity with CAR-T or other complex therapies, including site-of-care challenges and reimbursement pathways Ability to develop provider-facing tools and resources that drive operational enablement Excellent project management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills Ability to travel up to 30–40% for field engagement and account support Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional decision making and execution Strong emotional intelligence and ability to foster positive culture across teams Experience leading change-based initiatives and/or marketing & strategy projects Understanding of CAR-T reimbursement landscape and single case agreements, network requirements Experience developing processes that accommodate differences between hospital systems and community centers Strong understanding of US cell therapy coverage and reimbursement; ability to address customer questions Knowledge of healthcare regulations, pricing protections, and legal compliance Robust project management, ability to multi-task and deliver clear results on tight timelines Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this position is $177,905.00 – $230,230.00. Kite considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. This role may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility varies by role), paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. For additional benefits information, visit: https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing EEO & Notice
Kite Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. See Know Your Rights poster for more information. Applicants who require accommodation may contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com.
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Associate Director, Community CAR-T Enablement
— Reports to the Head of US Provider Access Strategy & Marketing. Based in Santa Monica, CA. Join Kite to drive strategies, tactics, and initiatives aimed at removing barriers to community oncology adoption and administration of CAR-T therapy. Partner with National Account Directors for McKesson and Cencora, as well as the broader field sales teams, to develop tools, resources, initiatives, and materials for customer-facing efforts. Responsibilities
Community Oncology Enablement
Develop tools, resources, and tactical initiatives to support the enablement of community oncology practices as Authorized Treatment Centers (ATCs). Identify and address operational barriers to community-based CAR-T administration, including infrastructure, staffing, reimbursement, and logistics. Support the development and implementation of third-party partnerships and platforms (e.g., apheresis networks, digital enablement tools, external logistics providers).
Strategic Account Support
Directly support the National Account Director, Community Engagement – McKesson and National Account Director, Community Engagement – Cencora in their strategic and operational engagement with affiliated accounts. Assist in the execution of strategic account plans, including site expansion assessments, onboarding readiness, and referral pathway development. Contribute to quarterly business reviews, strategic planning sessions, and performance tracking for community oncology accounts.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with internal teams (Customer Engagement, Medical Affairs, Patient Services, Supply Chain, Trade/Contracting) to ensure alignment and execution of community-focused initiatives. Partner with the Provider Access Strategy & Marketing team to ensure messaging, tools, and resources are consistent across the LBCL and MM franchises.
External Engagement & Partnerships
Engage with external stakeholders and organizations (e.g., FACT, COA, third-party vendors) to support Kite’s community oncology objectives. Support the development and pull-through of integrated care delivery models, data-sharing agreements, and value-based initiatives for community settings.
Insights & Resource Development
Gather and synthesize insights from community oncology practices to inform strategy and resource development. Develop scalable, compliant, and user-friendly materials to support onboarding, reimbursement education, and operational readiness.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) with 6+ years of experience OR Master’s Degree with 8+ years of experience OR Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years of experience
Preferred Qualifications
6–8+ years in pharma/biotech with focus on oncology, market access, and/or provider strategy Strong understanding of operational and economic dynamics of community oncology practices Experience supporting oncology-focused strategic accounts or national networks (e.g., McKesson, Cencora, US Oncology, ION) Familiarity with CAR-T or other complex therapies, including site-of-care challenges and reimbursement pathways Ability to develop provider-facing tools and resources that drive operational enablement Excellent project management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills Ability to travel up to 30–40% for field engagement and account support Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional decision making and execution Strong emotional intelligence and ability to foster positive culture across teams Experience leading change-based initiatives and/or marketing & strategy projects Understanding of CAR-T reimbursement landscape and single case agreements, network requirements Experience developing processes that accommodate differences between hospital systems and community centers Strong understanding of US cell therapy coverage and reimbursement; ability to address customer questions Knowledge of healthcare regulations, pricing protections, and legal compliance Robust project management, ability to multi-task and deliver clear results on tight timelines Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this position is $177,905.00 – $230,230.00. Kite considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. This role may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility varies by role), paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. For additional benefits information, visit: https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing EEO & Notice
Kite Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. See Know Your Rights poster for more information. Applicants who require accommodation may contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com.
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