Director, US Medical Affairs Strategy & Operations

For Current Kite Pharma Employees and Contractors : Please log onto your Internal Career Site to apply for this job.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 DescriptionEveryone 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?Kite Medical Affairs Strategy and Operations function is responsible for driving operational excellence and medical effectiveness. This is achieved by working collaboratively within medical affairs and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders not limited to commercial, development, regional teams, and Gilead operational teams. Medical affairs Operations ensure the appropriate systems, tools and processes are in place to support and enhance Kite medical affairs business effectiveness.The Medical Affairs Operations and Strategy Lead will serve as an instrumental partner and operational expert to support the successful execution of the US Medical Affairs strategy. This role involves overseeing cross-functional projects, optimizing processes, and ensuring alignment between the organization’s medical, clinical, and cross functional objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Medical Affairs, operational excellence, and leadership, with the ability to drive innovative strategies and execute them with precision.Key Responsibilities : Strategic Planning and Leadership : Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute the Medical Affairs strategy in alignment with organizational objectives.Lead the US annual planning process, including budget development, resource allocation, and goal setting.Monitor and assess industry trends to anticipate challenges and opportunities for the Medical Affairs function.Governance and Operational Excellence : Drive operational efficiency by streamlining processes, workflows, and systems within Medical Affairs.Enhance and oversee metrics and KPIs to track performance, ensuring continuous improvement.Develop and maintain US governance frameworks to support compliance, quality, and risk management.Support the Medical Affairs system and technology roadmap to support 3-year business objectives of Medical AffairsSupport the assessment of future technologies for the department and helps direct departmental implementation of new technologiesPartner with IT to ensure project goals are in line with global business plans of action and project plans are tracked.Partner with Finance to ensure US projects are managed with fiscal discipline and track to budget.Cross-Functional Collaboration : Serve as a key liaison between Medical Affairs and other functions (Commercial, Development, Manufacturing, etc.) to ensure alignment and coordination.Facilitate effective communication and information sharing to drive seamless execution of medical strategies.Program and Project Management : Oversee the implementation of strategic initiatives, ensuring delivery on time and within scope.Manage cross-functional project teams to execute high-impact projects that support Medical Affairs priorities.Create dashboards and reporting systems to track the progress of key initiatives.Business Insights and Analytics Support : Work with GACO team to leverage data and analytics to generate actionable insights that inform medical and business strategies.Key Leader on the US Medical Affairs leadership team : Ensures with head of USMA a high-performing team to deliver operational and strategic excellence.Embodies & fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability within Medical Affairs.Ensures effective & measurable outcomes for USMAN team.Basic QualificationsAdvanced scientific degree (i.e., MD, PharmD, PhD) and 8 years of biotech / pharmaceutical industry experience ORMaster’s Degree and 10 years of biotech / pharmaceutical industry experience ORBachelor’s Degree and 12 years of biotech / pharmaceutical industry experiencePreferred QualificationsDeep Understanding of Medical Affairs business needs and requirements to identify best-in-class solutionsDemonstrated success in developing effective creative solutions to complex problemsDemonstrated excellence in managing highly complex multiple projects simultaneouslyDemonstrated success in establishing effective working relationships with a diverse range of internal and external key stakeholdersStrong attention to detail, excellent project management and problem-solving skills, and thinks creativelyAble to work under limited direction5 years in medical affairs or leading project delivery role in pharma Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to work with medical and / or scientific teamsAbility to independently lead and prioritize multiple projects and priorities simultaneously and function in a fast-paced environmentWork effectively both independently and as part of a teamAbility to learn quickly and comprehensively about new subject areas and environmentsSelf-motivation, flexibility, resourcefulness, and problem-solving capabilitiesPassion for scienceOutstanding Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and MS ProjectThe 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?#LI-ML1#IND123The salary range for this position is : $205,615.00 - $266,090.00. 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

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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 . Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at .For jobs in the United States : As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order 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 in the job application process may contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance.For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' poster.NOTICE : EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACTYOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACTPAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISIONOur environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.For Current Kite Pharma Employees and Contractors : Please log onto your Internal Career Site to apply for this job.SummaryLocation : United States - California - Santa Monica; United States - California - Foster CityType : Full time

Salary : $205,615 - $266,090