US Market Access Key Account Director (MAx-KAD), Cell Therapy - Southern California

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The US Market Access Key Account Director (MAx-KAD), Cell Therapy - Southern California, is a critical commercial role responsible for establishing and executing the company’s vision, strategy, and business relationships with assigned payer and provider accounts across the US. This role is accountable for driving improved access to cell therapy (CAR-T) products by engaging with national and regional payers, targeted authorized treatment centers (ATCs), potential new treatment centers, and key provider and payer networks. The Market Access Key Account Director will develop and implement strategic account plans, negotiate coverage and reimbursement, and build sustainable partnerships to expand patient access and support commercial success. The individual in this role is a key member of the US Strategic Account Management Team and collaborates closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive innovation in provider engagement. This is a field-based position and the candidate will support and live within the boundaries of the Southern California Region.

·                 Advanced scientific degree (i.e., MD, PharmD, PhD) and 8+ years of experience OR

·                 Master’s Degree and 10+ years of experience OR

·                 Bachelor’s Degree and 12+ years of experience OR

·                 10+ years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience in strategic customer-facing roles and/or payer relations or market access, with a proven track record of success

·                 Market access experience, including payer, policy, and/or relevant commercial roles

·                 5+ years of experience in oncology sales or related roles

·                 Experience working with private and public payers, across all settings of care, including the complexities for reimbursement in each setting

·                 Deep understanding of the reimbursement landscape for CAR-T and the unique aspects of single case agreements, network requirements, and innovative payment models

·                 Experience developing processes that accommodate operational differences between hospital systems and community centers

·                 Strong negotiation skills and demonstrated ability to assist leadership’s knowledge of trends including new payment models, COE networks, and other management strategies

·                 Demonstrated proficiency in oncology clinical science with strong clinical outcomes and health economic data fluency

·                 Strong financial management and business acumen

·                 Experience in sales leadership, field reimbursement, pharmacy leadership, medical leadership, or healthcare institution

·                 Validated understanding of customer segments and regional market dynamics within oncology

·                 Demonstrated high levels of emotional intelligence, situational awareness, and ability to build and influence positive culture across teams

·                 Significant customer-facing experience, preferably at the C-suite and/or D-suite level, P&T Committee members, and other executives

·                 Strong leadership skills, proven ability to execute on additional roles beyond core responsibilities

·                 Excellent project management skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize clear deliverables across multiple customers in tight timelines

·                 Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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* 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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