Senior Director of Business Strategy and Operations (BS&O)

Senior Director Of Business Strategy And Operations

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We are seeking a Senior Director of Business Strategy and Operations (BS&O) for Kite's Global Commercial organization. This role will serve as a key business partner to the SVP and the Global Commercial Leadership Team (GCLT), immersed in strategic business goals, commercial priorities, and operational implementation. The Senior Director will be based in Santa Monica, CA and report to the SVP Global Head of Kite Commercial.

The Senior Director will be a dynamic individual with a strong track record of strategic business experience across a variety of settings and topics in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry. They must have the proven ability to drive and track business objectives effectively, manage sophisticated and ambiguous projects effectively, influence stakeholders without authority, effectively network across the organization, and partner with executive leaders, all within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

This is a site based role in Santa Monica, CA at our Kite Headquarters.

Responsibilities :

• Serve as BS&O and business manager for GCLT activities, including planning and guiding all aspects of our business planning and functional review processes.
• Identify strategic opportunities within the business to enhance outcomes and operational efficiencies, driving transformation and prioritizing high-impact initiatives, and supportive project management of these initiatives
• Foster a continuous improvement and innovation culture to support sustainable growth and patient impact
• Lead the GCLT functional processes, tracking progress and actions against key milestones and metrics
• Analyze existing data and industry best practices to ensure programs, processes, and business initiatives are meaningful and aligned to the overall business plan
• Nurture the development of functional goals and manage / track department deliverables aligned to those goals
• Lead the financial and resource planning process (headcount, expenses, etc.) in partnership with Finance business partner
• Develop and maintain detailed work plans on key initiatives which include identification of project tasks, clear milestones, and assignments of work project responsibilities, schedules, plans, resources, budget, and status reports
• Partner with Commercial BS&Os to foster organizational alignment, create synergies across the function, and ensure cohesive messaging and strategic integration
• Oversee meeting, communication, and event design for the SVP and the broader GCLT. Specific activities include but are not limited to :
• Collaborate across internal functions to manage employee, customer, partner, and other appearances including prioritization of internal and external events based on impact and strategic goals
• Work closely with Public Affairs and Human Resources on communications plan and preparation / content for impactful presentations. Examples of deliverables include : QBR / business updates, Board updates, leadership meetings, project / initiative presentations, customer meetings, keynotes, All-Hands presentations
• In partnership with GCLT and HR, oversee and nurture global culture, talent development, and staff engagement strategies for Global Kite Commercial.

Basic Qualifications :

Doctorate and 10+ of experience OR Master's and 12+ years of experience OR Bachelor's and 14+ years of experience

Preferred Qualifications :

The salary range for this position is : $221,000.00 - $286,000.00. 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.