Director, US CAR-T Pricing & Contracting

* Lead launch price and lifecycle pricing recommendations and execution* Develop unique payer and provider value creation approaches in partnership with Contract Account Strategy, aligning value propositions with ecosystem perspectives* Drive insights and tactics focused on optimizing portfolio coverage and reimbursement* Partner with Payer Marketing Team, Strategic Account Management team, and HEOR to continuously define and communicate evolving CAR-T value in the U.S. market, including clinical, humanistic, and economic benefits* Provide input into future clinical trial designs to support access and value objectives* Develop clear and compelling measurement strategies and KPIs in partnership with Contract Ops team to ensure each contract’s objectives and measurement approach are clear* Work with broader Trade, Pricing, and Contracting team, as well as relevant Gilead and Kite partners, to ensure all contracts are straightforward to operationalize, measure, report, pay, and adjust as needed* Advanced scientific degree (i.e., MD, PharmD, PhD) and 8+ years of experience OR* Master’s Degree and 10+ years of experience OR* Bachelor’s Degree and 12+ years of experience OR* 10+ years of relevant and/or related hematology/oncology commercial experience or pricing and contracting experience at specialty-focused pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies* Demonstrated experience in developing and executing pricing and contracting and/or market access strategies in hematology/oncology* Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence decision making, strategy, and execution across partners and functions and senior leaders* Demonstrated high levels of emotional intelligence, situational awareness, ability to build and influence positive culture across teams* Deep strategic experience leading change-based initiatives, home office functional teams, and/or marketing & strategy projects* Deep understanding of the reimbursement landscape for CAR-T and the unique aspects of single case agreements, network requirements, etc.* Extensive understanding of the hematology/oncology clinical landscape and cell therapy business* Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills; ability to develop and implement strategy in complex environments* Experience leading cross-functional teams to develop creative solutions in novel situations* Expertise in market access, pricing, and financial aspects of the U.S. healthcare system (buy and bill, hospital economics, reimbursement, payer/provider economics, pricing policy)* Experience developing value platforms and contributing to HEOR evidence generation plans* Engagement experience with payers, providers, channels, and health policy stakeholders* Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills* Excellent verbal and written communication skillsEveryone at Kite is grounded by one common goal – curing cancer. Every day, we aim to establish a direct line between that purpose and our day-to-day work. #J-18808-Ljbffr