Head of US Health Systems

United States – Remote, United States - California - Santa MonicaMarket Access & Health EconomicsRegular

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.

Job Description

Everyone at Kite is grounded by one common goal – curing cancer. Every single day, we seek to establish a direct line between that purpose and our day-to-day work. Would you like to join us in this mission?

We are seeking a highly motivated leader for the role of the Head of US Health Systems. The Head of US Health Systems reports to the Vice President & General Manager, US Organization, and serves as a key business partner in driving CAR-T access expansion through both strategic and operational leadership. In this role, you will work in close collaboration with enterprise-wide teams to achieve these goals. This position is based out of our Santa Monica, CA headquarters, but a remote arrangement may be considered with regular travel.

Key Responsibilities

Direct efforts to develop Kite's payer engagement strategy, and engage with key stakeholders to overcome UM paradigms and expand commercial CAR-T access
Direct all strategic efforts to engage with Authorized Treatment Centers (ATCs) and prospective new centers and expand access to CAR-T
Manage efforts to grow Kite's ATC footprint in the US, especially in the community setting
Engage with external contacts at ATCs and new sites to understand key barriers to delivering CAR-T to patients
Evaluate opportunities to improve the financial attractiveness of CAR-T
Oversee the creation of compelling narrative articulating curative potential of CAR-T, financial opportunity for providers, and benefits of being an ATC; continuously evaluate and refine
Ensure that Kite is providing support throughout the patient journey, including delivery updates & reimbursement support where required
Collaborate closely with other members of the US Commercial Leadership team to drive short-term sales growth and prepare the market for future product launches

Basic Qualifications

Advanced scientific degree (i.e., MD, PharmD, PhD) and 14+ years of experience OR
Master’s Degree and 14+ years of experience OR
Bachelor’s Degree and 16+ years of experience OR

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree or other related advanced degree
15+ years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience in payer relations with a proven track record of success
Thorough understanding of hematology / oncology clinical landscape and the business of cell therapy
Strong negotiation skills and demonstrated understanding of new payment models and market access strategies that can address payer needs and overcome market barriers
Strong leadership skills, proven ability to execute on additional roles beyond core responsibilities.
Strong understanding of US cell therapy coverage and reimbursement and demonstrated ability to successfully address customer questions
Demonstrated ability to integrate diverse market dynamics into a coherent strategy that is designed for ease of implementation
Comfort with uncertainty and demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment under tight timelines and independently determine appropriate action where precedent may not exist
Demonstrated success in influencing key stakeholders working collaboratively in a cross-functional environment through excellent communication (written and verbal) skills, organizational skills, interpersonal skills, high EQ, and persuasion
Strong record of deploying strategic thinking, effective team leadership, and building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders
Experience presenting to senior management and interfacing with legal, regulatory, and compliance functions

The work you do at Kite will help change how cancer is treated and ensure patients and their families have more time together. Ready to create more tomorrows with us?

The salary range for this position is: $274,550.00 - $355,300.00. 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.

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. Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at www.twitter.com/kitepharma.

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