Senior Director, Head of US Strategic Account Engagement

Head Of Us Strategic Account Management

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.

The Head Of Us Strategic Account Management reports to the Head Of Us Market Access and is a senior leader on the Us Market Access Leadership Team responsible for shaping and executing Kite's strategic approach to account management across prioritized national and regional payers, community oncology networks, and authorized treatment centers (ATCs). This role is accountable for leading a high-performing team focused on expanding patient access to CAR-T therapies, driving innovative engagement strategies, and building sustainable partnerships with key healthcare decision makers. The Head Of Us Strategic Account Management will influence national strategy, guide cross-functional alignment, and build organizational capabilities to support commercial success and patient access. This is a newly created role that will help us design and build out a revised and comprehensive account management function within the US organization at Kite. This position can be based out of our Santa Monica, CA Headquarters or can be a remote position with frequent travel expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and refine Kite's US Strategic Account Management strategy, ensuring alignment with overall US Market Access and commercial objectives
• Lead the execution of account management strategies across national and regional payers, community oncology networks, and ATCs, focusing on expanding patient access to CAR-T therapies and removing barriers such as third-party accreditation requirements
• Guide the team in developing and executing strategic plans for their respective accounts and geographies
• Serve as a strategic advisor to US Market Access and executive leadership on account trends, payer / provider engagement, and network expansion opportunities
• Build and shape strategic relationships with executive leadership across payer, provider, and ATC segments, including C-suite and D-suite executives, P&T committee members, and other key decision makers

Team Leadership & Organizational Capability

Account Management & Engagement

Strategic Partnerships & Initiatives

Data, Analytics & Performance

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

The salary range for this position is : $237,575.00 - $307,450.00. 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

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 .