Sr Cell Therapy Account Manager - Connecticut

Kite Pharma People Leader

We're here for one reason and one reason only – to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We've made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet.

Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Kite and help create more tomorrows.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Responsible for meeting with appropriate leaders across the academic hospital to educate and logistically support the use of Kite product(s)
• Operate in compliance with all laws, regulations and policies
• In collaboration with HQ and Medical teams ensures successful coordination of cell journey and patient access
• Collaborate and develop effective relationship with HQ, Medical teams, Therapy Area Experts (TAEs) and key decision makers / influencers
• Attend and provide support at professional meetings, reporting on scientific sessions and facilitation
• Ability to navigate a complex account environment and understand the needs/issues of various stakeholders at all levels within the account
• Collaborate and regularly communicate with colleagues in commercial, quality and medical affairs
• Actively gains customer insights, providing timely follow-up on commitments and requests
• Provide Medical Affairs and Commercial colleagues with appropriate feedback and insights from interactions with healthcare professionals (HCPs).
• Facilitate and provide timely feedback to appropriate management regarding account business trends, changes in the therapeutic landscape, industry issues and business opportunities

Key Requirements

Key Requirements:

• Proven track record of high performance
• Demonstrated initiative, willingness to do what it takes in support of the customer
• Possesses a long term, strategic understanding of the oncology market, ideally in cell therapy
• Ability to integrate and lead cross functionally
• Working knowledge of regulatory and compliance framework
• Strong business acumen and ability to evaluate and apply data to inform decision making
• Experience with managing large accounts including strategic planning, problem solving and execution
• Launch experience within academic hospitals preferred
• Significant oncology/hematology experience
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Outstanding written, verbal and presentation skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrate initiative and a willingness to work hands-on and with a sense of urgency, in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• ABPI Exam

Basic Qualifications:

• 7+ years of relevant experience with Bachelors degree.
• Very good level of English
• Requires some overnight travel – 25%

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. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.