Senior Manager of Marketing – Yescarta

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Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager of Marketing – Yescarta focused on the LBCL indication. The Senior Manager will play an important role in translating the LBCL brand strategy into prioritized, measurable HCP tactics, partnering cross‑functionally to deliver high‑quality execution that supports and grows Yescarta’s LBCL indication. This person will report to the Senior Director, LBCL within Kite’s US Commercial Department. To foster meaningful connections with stakeholders, this opportunity is located at Kite’s Santa Monica, California headquarters (3 days per week onsite required).

Key Responsibilities

• Translate the approved brand strategy into quarterly execution roadmaps with clear objectives, owners, timelines, and budgets; use insights to prioritize high‑impact HCP tactics.
• Oversee the development and execution of tactical priorities; champion cross‑functional alignment and ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery across key stakeholders.
• Guide the development and delivery of differentiated brand materials, ensuring content reflects the brand’s purpose and customer needs while staying grounded in evidence and label.
• Collaborate with the Promotional Review Committee (PRC) to prepare complete submissions, manage feedback to decision, and ensure compliant implementation across channels.
• Support patient marketing by maintaining and updating patient‑facing website content and refreshes to existing assets, with an emphasis on clarity, accuracy, and access.
• Maintain and update existing HCP marketing materials to keep them current and effective; coordinate production and distribution with external agencies as needed.
• Monitor and analyze marketing performance; define practical KPIs, deliver regular readouts, and implement data‑driven optimizations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines across promotional activities, including patient‑facing updates within the defined scope.
• Exhibit a “roll up your sleeves” attitude, demonstrating the ability to follow through on projects within tight timelines.
• Adapt and thrive in an ambiguous, transformational environment.
• Demonstrate leadership excellence in project management, effectively managing multiple projects and priorities, including agency collaboration and budget management.
• Travel domestically up to 20%.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $153,935.00 – $199,210.00. 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 including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. Benefits information can be found at https : / / www.gilead.com / careers / compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing .

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