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Head of US Health Systems

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

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?