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Job Description
The Associate Director, US Market Access Strategy & Effectiveness reports to the Head of US Market Access and is responsible for support, driving, enabling, and measuring strategies and initiatives that enhance the effectiveness of the US Market Access Leadership Team and organization. This individual will lead efforts to optimize cross-functional collaboration, budget management, meeting planning and effectiveness, Market Access organizational culture, reporting, POA (Plan of Action) planning and alignment, broader organizational alignment, and tactical planning. The role also includes assessing evolving external environmental policies and circumstances, providing impact assessments, strategic and tactical recommendations, and mitigation approaches to ensure continued business success. The Associate Director will play a critical role in US Market Access launch readiness for the upcoming launch of anito-cel, partnering closely with all cross-functional teams and serving as an excellent connector of people and functions. This position is based in our Santa Monica, CA headquarters.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership Team Effectiveness
Drive initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and cohesion of the US Market Access Leadership Team
Develop and implement tools, resources, and processes to support leadership team priorities and decision-making
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Foster strong partnerships with internal teams including Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Patient Services, Finance, Legal, and other relevant functions to ensure alignment and execution of Market Access strategies
Serve as a connector and facilitator to drive collaboration and information sharing across Kite and Gilead teams
Budget Management
Oversee Market Access budget planning, tracking, and reporting
Ensure efficient resource allocation and adherence to financial targets
Meeting Planning & Effectiveness
Lead planning and execution of key Market Access meetings, including Leadership Team meetings, POA sessions, and cross-functional workshops
Develop agendas, facilitate discussions, and ensure actionable outcomes
Market Access Organizational Culture
Champion initiatives that build and sustain a positive, high-performing Market Access culture
Support change management and organizational development efforts
Reporting & Insights
Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track Market Access performance, KPIs, and strategic initiatives
Synthesize insights from internal and external sources to inform strategy and decision-making
POA Planning & Alignment
Lead the planning and alignment of Market Access POA activities in coordination with all team members and relevant cross-functional partners
Ensure integration of Market Access objectives with broader organizational goals
Broader Organizational Alignment
Partner with Business Strategy & Operations leads to ensure Market Access strategies are aligned with overall Kite and Gilead business priorities
Support enterprise-wide initiatives and cross-functional projects
Market Access Tactical Planning
Develop and execute tactical plans to address key Market Access challenges and opportunities
Support the development and pull-through of initiatives that drive access, reimbursement, and customer engagement
US Market Access Launch Readiness – Anito-cel
Lead and coordinate US Market Access launch readiness activities for anito-cel, ensuring alignment across all relevant functions
Develop and implement launch plans, tools, and resources to support optimal access and reimbursement for anito-cel
Monitor launch milestones, identify risks, and drive mitigation strategies to ensure successful launch execution
External Environment Assessment
Monitor evolving external policies, regulations, and market dynamics impacting Market Access
Provide impact assessments, strategic recommendations, and mitigation approaches to ensure business continuity and success
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years of experience,
OR Master’s Degree and 6+ years of experience,
OR Advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) and 4+ years of experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry with a focus on market access, business strategy, or operations
6–8+ years of experience in market access, business strategy, and/or commercial operations within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
Strong understanding of US healthcare policy, reimbursement, and access dynamics
Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and influence decision-making
Experience with budget management, meeting facilitation, and organizational development
Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience with launch readiness and execution for new therapies, ideally in oncology or cell therapy
Ability to synthesize complex information and develop actionable insights
High emotional intelligence, situational awareness, and ability to build positive culture across teams
Experience leading change-based initiatives and strategic projects
Robust organizational and prioritization skills, with ability to manage multiple projects in tight timelines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
For additional benefits information, visit:
https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
Kite 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. Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at www.twitter.com/kitepharma.
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