Sr Cell Therapy Account Manager - Central / Southern New Jersey
Job Description
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 (included but are not limited to)
Demand Generation :
- Engage with healthcare providers (including internal treating physicians, internal referring physicians, and key community physicians) on the benefits of Kite CAR T as a treatment path versus other treatment options for appropriate patients.
- Drive day to day demand generation activities including providing consistent coverage, meeting frequency target, and achieving overall sales goals.
- Identify and map patient referral pathways within the hematology networks in the assigned territory and facilitate patient access to treatment within the ATC and / or referral network.
- Articulate target patient profile and provide product education to drive demand for Kite CAR T therapies to physicians within the ATC and surrounding network(s). Differentiate Yescarta / Tecartus versus alternative options through approved messaging.
- Develop, maintain, and monitor sales progress and action plans by leveraging available tools, as well as making adjustments as needed, to achieve sales targets and related KPIs in assigned territory.
- Educate and ensure ATC comfort with CAR T process to avoid barriers in utilization.
- Provide clinical instruction to clinical staff (e.g., AE Management Guide, Product Insert [PI]).
- Help Key Account Director educate customers at treatment center on CAR T access / reimbursement protocols across insurance types as needed.
- Record field activities in CRM.
- Support promotional activities such as peer‑to‑peer speaker programs, represent company and brand at professional scientific events, and promote company products as well as invite customers to speaker programs, peer‑to‑peer discussions, and other relevant unbranded and branded events.
Account Engagement :
Navigate a complex account environment and understand the needs / issues of various stakeholders at all levels within the account.Build and develop professional relationships within targeted academic hospitals to ensure the successful introduction and use of Kite products.Collaborate and help prioritize Key Account Director efforts supporting ATC demand enablement, including creating and executing account plans and commercial strategy within the territory to help grow class and brand share. Align account plans to local strategic pillars and key priorities for Cell Therapy.Facilitate and provide timely feedback to appropriate teams and management regarding account business trends, changes in the therapeutic landscape, industry issues and business opportunities.Collaborate and develop effective relationships with the ATC’s HQ, Medical teams, treaters, referrers, and key decision makers / influencers.Gather and share customer insights, providing timely follow‑up on commitments and requests.Assist in the identification and resolution of issues and opportunities.Manage ongoing compliance‑related activities at the ATC (e.g., REMS Program, periodic audits) once the ATC is operational and work with the ATC Onboarding Director for site authorization.Patient Access and Reimbursement Support :
Identify and map patient referral pathways within the hematology networks in your territory and facilitate patient access to treatment.Provide support as needed to the Kite Konnect Case Managers who lead individual patient case management and process support.Educate on patient registration process (Kite Konnect) and other administrative steps required for registration.Build awareness of patient and caregiver travel and lodging support.Support office staff with specific reimbursement patient case resolution.CAR‑T Process Support :
Maintain visibility over the entirety of the patient journey.Manage incoming patient to ATC to ensure treatment team is prepped.Collaborate with HQ and Medical teams to ensure successful coordination of cell journey and patient access, utilizing patient health information (PHI) when needed.Communicate with appropriate parties when and if any disruption in a patient‑specific cell therapy journey occurs.Manage and address cancellations as needed, especially those occurring pre‑apheresis.Other Responsibilities :
Advise ATC Onboarding Director when onboarding new ATC sites, assist in authorizing new FACT and non‑FACT treatment centers as needed.Support customer awareness of the CAR T Process, available patient support, and the ATC Expansion, and 3rd Party Payor Access as needed.Coordinate with case manager, treatment physicians, administrative staff, and other staff. Coordinate with ATC staff as patient goes through collection, reprogramming, and infusion phases.Basic Qualifications
Master’s degree and 4 years of experienceBachelor’s degree and 6 years of experienceHigh school diploma and 10 years of experiencePreferred Qualifications
Proven track record of high performance.Demonstrates initiative taken and has a willingness to work hands‑on and with a sense of urgency, in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.Has a passion for commercializing breakthrough medicines, a strong competitive and commercial mindset, robust scientific acumen and a patient‑centric approach.Possesses a long‑term, strategic understanding of the oncology market, ideally in cell therapy.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.Prior experience in a hematology or oncology specialist therapy area is preferred, however not mandatory.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and build working relationships internally and externally. Must be able to develop strong relationships with key opinion leaders.Proven expertise in building interpersonal relationships, along with strong influencing and negotiating skills.Proven experience in account planning and cross‑functional account management approach.Self‑motivated and able to work with a general level of autonomy and independence.Familiar with industry trends and remain current with competitors’ resources and practices.Demonstrates solid analytical skills, be able to identify and understand moderate to complex issues and problems and interpret information in a manner that provides appropriate recommendations.Able to efficiently work in cross‑functional teams.Possesses a graduate or master’s degree and relevant sales experience within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.Requires some overnight travel – 25%.Competencies
Customer FocusAction OrientedResourcefulnessPlans & AlignsEnsures AccountabilityDrives ResultsCollaboratesInterpersonal SavvyBuilds NetworksCommunicates EffectivelyPersuadesInstills TrustBeing ResilientThe 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
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.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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 non‑job related characteristics 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.
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Other Information
Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team. Kite Pharma provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.
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Job Details
Job Requisition ID R0049015
Full Time / Part Time : Full‑Time
Job Level : Manager
Remote Type : Field‑Based
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