Kite Pharma
US Medical Senior Director, Medical Affairs Evidence Generation
Kite Pharma, Santa Monica, California, United States, 90403
US Medical Senior Director, Medical Affairs Evidence Generation
Join Kite, a Gilead Company, to provide scientific and strategic leadership for the design, execution, and interpretation of medical evidence generation activities supporting Kite’s portfolio of innovative cell therapies. This role is central to shaping Kite’s evidence ecosystem, driving innovation, and supporting and aligning priorities within the Integrated Evidence Generation Plan balancing regional and global medical strategies.
Location:
Santa Monica, CA (preferred) or Foster City, CA
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a senior member of the Evidence Generation (EG) leadership team, co‑driving the evolution of Kite’s US evidence generation strategy and value proposition.
Support the development and execution of the Integrated Evidence Plan (IEP) for Kite assets in collaboration with the entire Evidence Generation Function, Global Medical Affairs Strategy and Product Teams.
Provide leadership to identify critical evidence gaps and define the most appropriate research approaches (e.g., retrospective, prospective, interventional, RWE) to address the unmet needs.
Provide scientific and medical oversight for all Medical Affairs / Kite Sponsored Studies including interventional trials, non‑interventional studies, and US Strategic Alliances.
Lead the development of clinical study concepts, protocols in collaboration with Medical and Clinical development teams.
Oversee the US Investigator‑Sponsored Research (ISR) and Collaborative Research (CR) program within the evidence generation strategy, ensuring scientific merit, alignment with strategic priorities, and compliance.
Serve as the Medical Monitor for assigned evidence generation studies, ensuring timely execution, data quality, and compliance with all relevant regulations (GCP, internal SOPs).
Lead the medical review, interpretation, and communication of study results, including drafting publications, abstracts, posters, and internal/external presentations.
Collaborate with Global Medical Strategy to ensure accurate and compliant dissemination of generated evidence.
Partner across Kite Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Translational Medicine, Regulatory Affairs, and Product Teams to build integrated cross‑functional capabilities.
Mentor and provide guidance to team members and cross‑functional partners on evidence generation best practices, methodologies, and compliance requirements.
Design and implement strategies to accelerate evidence generation through external platforms, technologies, and data‑driven insights.
Represent the Evidence Generation function at core Kite governance bodies (e.g., Product Teams, Global Medical Teams, JSC), advising on external opportunities and informing and making strategic decisions.
Champion medical innovation by integrating emerging scientific trends and technologies into US evidence generation strategies.
Lead external engagement efforts to enhance scientific credibility and foster meaningful partnerships with healthcare professionals and institutions.
Serve as a member of the central External Research Program screening/review committee and manage joint steering committees for strategic collaborations.
Qualifications
MD or equivalent medical degree.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, with at least 5 years in medical affairs, clinical development, or evidence generation roles.
Proven leadership in designing and managing clinical trials, including Phase IV and investigator‑sponsored studies.
Understanding of the cell therapy landscape, including regulatory and post‑approval evidence needs.
Experience in CAR‑T or related advanced modalities (e.g., gene therapy, immuno‑oncology). (Preferred)
Demonstrated success in leading teams and cross‑functional teams and external partnerships. (Preferred)
Strong strategic thinking, project management, and stakeholder engagement and influencing skills. (Preferred)
Familiarity with digital platforms and real‑world data methodologies. (Preferred)
Other Requirements
Willingness to travel domestically up to 20–30%.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Salary range for this position is:
Other US Locations: $255,425.00 – $330,550.00. Bay Area: $281,010.00 – $363,660.00.
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.
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Location:
Santa Monica, CA (preferred) or Foster City, CA
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a senior member of the Evidence Generation (EG) leadership team, co‑driving the evolution of Kite’s US evidence generation strategy and value proposition.
Support the development and execution of the Integrated Evidence Plan (IEP) for Kite assets in collaboration with the entire Evidence Generation Function, Global Medical Affairs Strategy and Product Teams.
Provide leadership to identify critical evidence gaps and define the most appropriate research approaches (e.g., retrospective, prospective, interventional, RWE) to address the unmet needs.
Provide scientific and medical oversight for all Medical Affairs / Kite Sponsored Studies including interventional trials, non‑interventional studies, and US Strategic Alliances.
Lead the development of clinical study concepts, protocols in collaboration with Medical and Clinical development teams.
Oversee the US Investigator‑Sponsored Research (ISR) and Collaborative Research (CR) program within the evidence generation strategy, ensuring scientific merit, alignment with strategic priorities, and compliance.
Serve as the Medical Monitor for assigned evidence generation studies, ensuring timely execution, data quality, and compliance with all relevant regulations (GCP, internal SOPs).
Lead the medical review, interpretation, and communication of study results, including drafting publications, abstracts, posters, and internal/external presentations.
Collaborate with Global Medical Strategy to ensure accurate and compliant dissemination of generated evidence.
Partner across Kite Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Translational Medicine, Regulatory Affairs, and Product Teams to build integrated cross‑functional capabilities.
Mentor and provide guidance to team members and cross‑functional partners on evidence generation best practices, methodologies, and compliance requirements.
Design and implement strategies to accelerate evidence generation through external platforms, technologies, and data‑driven insights.
Represent the Evidence Generation function at core Kite governance bodies (e.g., Product Teams, Global Medical Teams, JSC), advising on external opportunities and informing and making strategic decisions.
Champion medical innovation by integrating emerging scientific trends and technologies into US evidence generation strategies.
Lead external engagement efforts to enhance scientific credibility and foster meaningful partnerships with healthcare professionals and institutions.
Serve as a member of the central External Research Program screening/review committee and manage joint steering committees for strategic collaborations.
Qualifications
MD or equivalent medical degree.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, with at least 5 years in medical affairs, clinical development, or evidence generation roles.
Proven leadership in designing and managing clinical trials, including Phase IV and investigator‑sponsored studies.
Understanding of the cell therapy landscape, including regulatory and post‑approval evidence needs.
Experience in CAR‑T or related advanced modalities (e.g., gene therapy, immuno‑oncology). (Preferred)
Demonstrated success in leading teams and cross‑functional teams and external partnerships. (Preferred)
Strong strategic thinking, project management, and stakeholder engagement and influencing skills. (Preferred)
Familiarity with digital platforms and real‑world data methodologies. (Preferred)
Other Requirements
Willingness to travel domestically up to 20–30%.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Salary range for this position is:
Other US Locations: $255,425.00 – $330,550.00. Bay Area: $281,010.00 – $363,660.00.
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.
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