Kite Pharma
Senior Manager, Global Commercial Strategy - Multiple Myeloma
Kite Pharma, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Senior Manager, Global Commercial Strategy - Multiple Myeloma
At Kite, a Gilead Sciences company, we are changing the way cancer is treated. Our focus on cell therapy has enabled us to bring transformative treatments to patients with advanced hematologic malignancies. We are expanding into Multiple Myeloma, one of the largest and most dynamic opportunities in hematologic oncology.
Key Responsibilities
Lead coordination, facilitation, process management for cross‑functional global strategic deliverables (Global Strategic Plan, Plan of Action/Launch Priorities), global launch readiness (Launch Readiness Reviews)
Lead strategic planning, objectives, and support logistics for global Advisory Boards with key external audiences.
Co‑lead and oversee team operations, including global commercial decision‑making forums (Global Brand Team with Kite and Arcellx cross‑functional leads)
Support launch readiness, execution excellence, and best practice sharing in close partnership with Regional and Local teams
Support strategic planning for global congresses and OLA engagement
Synthesize market landscape and competitive insights to inform commercial perspective for differentiated brand strategy and lifecycle management
Support optimal resource allocation, by tracking priorities, budget, contract submissions
Support ad hoc workstreams that arise within global commercial and program team
Anticipated international and domestic travel up to 20%
Strategic Priorities & Context
Deliver global launch readiness and execution excellence for Multiple Myeloma, achieving commercialization and patient objectives
Partner for global commercial strategy and assessments to guide program strategy
Expand access for CAR T globally and establish best‑in‑class therapies in competitive environments
Basic Qualifications
PhD / PharmD and 2 years of experience
Master’s degree and 6 years of experience
Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience
Associate degree and 10 years of experience
High School Diploma / GED and 12 years of experience
Preferred Qualifications
Pharmaceutical global strategic marketing experience, with strong grasp of marketing strategy, market research, segmentation, brand positioning, tactical plan development
Global product launch experience, preferably in hematology and/or cell therapy
Demonstrated ability to partner with regional and local teams to ensure alignment to global strategy while accounting for regional nuances for successful execution
Experience delivering results in co‑commercialization partnerships
Strong collaboration skills with cross‑functional partners (clinical, medical, tech‑ops, regulatory, etc.) to efficiently manage multiple priorities, gain alignment, and drive business objectives
Strong strategic agility and verbal/written communication skills to distill complexity and effectively engage across all levels of the organization
Innovative and resilient in navigating ambiguity and matrixed organizations
Curious, with learning agility and a drive for excellence and high‑quality deliverables
Organized with a systematic approach to prioritization, tracking progress, delivering results
Role model of Kite/Gilead core values, inspiring a high‑performance culture and engagement
People Leader Accountabilities
Create Inclusion – knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in how they manage their teams
Develop Talent – understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential; they ensure employees receive the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose
Empower Teams – connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, holding them accountable, and providing the necessary support to remove barriers and integrate into the broader ecosystem
Salary Range Other US Locations: $153,935.00 – $199,210.00. Bay Area: $169,320.00 – $219,120.00. Base compensation is determined by experience, qualifications, and geographic location. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock‑based long‑term incentives, paid time off, and a benefits package.
Benefits
Company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*
For additional benefits information, visit
https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing .
Equal Employment Opportunity Kite Pharma is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws.
In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance.
Additional Information Kite Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid, long‑term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune system’s ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica, CA. For more information on Kite, please visit
www.kitepharma.com .
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Key Responsibilities
Lead coordination, facilitation, process management for cross‑functional global strategic deliverables (Global Strategic Plan, Plan of Action/Launch Priorities), global launch readiness (Launch Readiness Reviews)
Lead strategic planning, objectives, and support logistics for global Advisory Boards with key external audiences.
Co‑lead and oversee team operations, including global commercial decision‑making forums (Global Brand Team with Kite and Arcellx cross‑functional leads)
Support launch readiness, execution excellence, and best practice sharing in close partnership with Regional and Local teams
Support strategic planning for global congresses and OLA engagement
Synthesize market landscape and competitive insights to inform commercial perspective for differentiated brand strategy and lifecycle management
Support optimal resource allocation, by tracking priorities, budget, contract submissions
Support ad hoc workstreams that arise within global commercial and program team
Anticipated international and domestic travel up to 20%
Strategic Priorities & Context
Deliver global launch readiness and execution excellence for Multiple Myeloma, achieving commercialization and patient objectives
Partner for global commercial strategy and assessments to guide program strategy
Expand access for CAR T globally and establish best‑in‑class therapies in competitive environments
Basic Qualifications
PhD / PharmD and 2 years of experience
Master’s degree and 6 years of experience
Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience
Associate degree and 10 years of experience
High School Diploma / GED and 12 years of experience
Preferred Qualifications
Pharmaceutical global strategic marketing experience, with strong grasp of marketing strategy, market research, segmentation, brand positioning, tactical plan development
Global product launch experience, preferably in hematology and/or cell therapy
Demonstrated ability to partner with regional and local teams to ensure alignment to global strategy while accounting for regional nuances for successful execution
Experience delivering results in co‑commercialization partnerships
Strong collaboration skills with cross‑functional partners (clinical, medical, tech‑ops, regulatory, etc.) to efficiently manage multiple priorities, gain alignment, and drive business objectives
Strong strategic agility and verbal/written communication skills to distill complexity and effectively engage across all levels of the organization
Innovative and resilient in navigating ambiguity and matrixed organizations
Curious, with learning agility and a drive for excellence and high‑quality deliverables
Organized with a systematic approach to prioritization, tracking progress, delivering results
Role model of Kite/Gilead core values, inspiring a high‑performance culture and engagement
People Leader Accountabilities
Create Inclusion – knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in how they manage their teams
Develop Talent – understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential; they ensure employees receive the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose
Empower Teams – connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, holding them accountable, and providing the necessary support to remove barriers and integrate into the broader ecosystem
Salary Range Other US Locations: $153,935.00 – $199,210.00. Bay Area: $169,320.00 – $219,120.00. Base compensation is determined by experience, qualifications, and geographic location. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock‑based long‑term incentives, paid time off, and a benefits package.
Benefits
Company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*
For additional benefits information, visit
https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing .
Equal Employment Opportunity Kite Pharma is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws.
In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance.
Additional Information Kite Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid, long‑term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune system’s ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica, CA. For more information on Kite, please visit
www.kitepharma.com .
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