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, where 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 of the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader both now and in the future, you will drive cultural evolution, create an inclusive environment, and empower employees to fulfill their aspirations.
Senior Cell Therapy Account Manager – San Diego, CA
We are looking for a Senior Cell Therapy Account Manager to be based and cover the metro San Diego, CA territory.
Key Responsibilities
- Meet with appropriate leaders across academic hospitals to educate and logistically support the use of Kite product(s).
- Operate in compliance with all laws, regulations and policies; in collaboration with HQ and Medical teams, ensure successful coordination of the cell journey and patient access.
- Collaborate and develop effective relationships with HQ, Medical teams, Therapy Area Experts (TAEs), and key decision makers/influencers.
- Attend and provide support at professional meetings, reporting on scientific sessions and facilitation.
- Navigate a complex account environment and understand the needs/issues of various stakeholders at all levels within the account.
- Collaborate and regularly communicate with colleagues in commercial, quality and medical affairs; actively gain customer insights, providing timely follow‑up on commitments and requests.
- Provide Medical Affairs and Commercial colleagues with appropriate feedback and insights from interactions with healthcare professionals (HCPs).
- Facilitate and provide timely feedback to appropriate management regarding account business trends, changes in the therapeutic landscape, industry issues and business opportunities.
Basic Qualifications
- Doctorate and 2+ years of industry oncology/hematology sales/account management experience.
- Master’s and 6+ years of industry oncology/hematology sales/account management experience.
- Bachelor’s and 8+ years of industry oncology/hematology sales/account management experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven track record of high performance.
- Demonstrated initiative and willingness to do what it takes to support the customer.
- Long‑term strategic understanding of the oncology market, ideally in cell therapy.
- Ability to integrate and lead cross‑functionally.
- Working knowledge of regulatory and compliance framework.
- Strong business acumen and ability to evaluate and apply data to inform decision‑making.
- Experience managing large accounts, including strategic planning, problem solving and execution.
- Launch experience within academic hospitals preferred.
- Significant oncology/hematology experience.
- Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills.
- Outstanding written, verbal and presentation skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Initiative and a willingness to work hands‑on in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- ABPI Exam.
Requires some overnight travel – 25%
The salary range for this position is: $177,905.00 – $230,230.00. Kite considers a variety of factors in 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 by role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Kite Pharma is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions concerning recruitment and selection 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 or expression, veteran status or other prohibited grounds as required by applicable law. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation may contact for assistance.
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