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Kite Pharma

Senior Manager of Marketing – Yescarta

Kite Pharma, Santa Monica

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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

  • Doctorate and 2+ years of experience
  • Master’s degree and 6+ years of experience
  • Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience
  • Associate degree and 10+ years of experience
  • High School Diploma / GED and 12+ years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • MBA or other advanced business degree
  • 6+ years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience
  • Experience in marketing research and/or pharmaceutical sales
  • Prior hematology / oncology or cell therapy experience
  • Ability to leverage data to conduct analyses and use complex analytical tools to drive decisions
  • Demonstrated excellence in project management and effectively managing multiple projects / priorities
  • Ability to successfully work with external agencies, including advertising, public relations and medical education vendors to develop programs and materials
  • Familiarity with marketing fundamentals, strategy, sales and commercial policies and practices
  • Demonstrated ability to manage budgets

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 .

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Kite Pharma is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or any other prohibited grounds. Applicants who require accommodations during the application process may contact . For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the ‘Know Your Rights’ poster. Kite Pharma provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinions.

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