Sr Cell Therapy Account Manager – Houston North
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.
Key Responsibilities
Demand Generation
- Engage healthcare providers (internal treating physicians, internal referring physicians, and key community physicians) on the benefits of Kite CAR T as a treatment path versus other options.
- Drive day‑to‑day demand generation activities, ensuring consistent coverage, meeting frequency targets, 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.
- Articulate target patient profile and provide product education to drive demand; differentiate Yescarta / Tecartus versus alternative options through approved messaging.
- Develop, maintain, and monitor sales progress and action plans using available tools, making adjustments to achieve sales targets and related KPIs.
- Educate ATC staff about the CAR T process to avoid utilization barriers. Provide clinical instruction (e.g., AE Management Guide, Product Insert).
- Assist the Key Account Director in educating customers at treatment centers on CAR T access and reimbursement protocols across insurance types.
- Record field activities in CRM.
- Support promotional activities : peer‑to‑peer speaker programs, represent company at professional scientific events, promote products, and invite customers to speaker programs and other relevant events.
Account Engagement
Navigate a complex account environment and understand needs of stakeholders at all levels within the account.Build and develop professional relationships within targeted academic hospitals to ensure successful introduction and use of Kite products.Collaborate with the Key Account Director to prioritize ATC demand enablement efforts; create and execute account plans and commercial strategy within the territory.Ensure account plans align with local strategic pillars and key priorities for Cell Therapy and local dynamics.Provide timely feedback to management regarding account trends, therapeutic landscape changes, industry issues, and business opportunities.Collaborate with ATC 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 identifying and resolving issues and opportunities.Manage ongoing compliance‑related activities at the ATC (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 hematology networks and facilitate patient access to treatment.Provide support to Kite Konnect Case Managers; educate on patient registration process (Kite Konnect) and other administrative steps.Build awareness of patient and caregiver travel and lodging support.Support office staff with specific reimbursement patient case resolution.Compensation
The salary range for this position is : $177,905.00 – $230,230.00. Additional compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock‑based long‑term incentives, paid time off, and a benefits package (company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans).
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kite Pharma is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non‑job related characteristics. Government law compliance information and accommodation contact details apply.
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