Associate Director, Payer Marketing - Oncology Multiple Myeloma

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 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, 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. As an Associate Director, CAR-T Payer & Value Marketing, at Gilead you will lead the strategy and execution of payer-focused initiatives that shape access to transformative cell therapies across the U.S. This is a critical commercial leadership role responsible for translating clinical and economic evidence into compelling payer value strategies that expand patient access and enable successful in-line performance and near-term launches in CAR-T. This position may be based in Foster City, CA or Thousand Oaks, CA, or Parsippany, NJ What You Will Do 1) Lead Payer Strategy & Value Platform Development Own the development of the CAR-T payer value narrative, ensuring alignment with evolving reimbursement and access dynamics Design and deliver differentiated value propositions that influence payer decision-making and support broader adoption Drive strategies that enable expansion of Centers of Excellence and optimize network access 2) Build Best-in-Class Payer Tools & Field Enablement Oversee development of critical payer tools (e.g., value story, budget impact models, cost calculators) Ensure tools are insight-driven, compliant, and tailored to payer-specific needs Enable field and account teams through training and ongoing support on payer messaging and resources 3) Advance Evidence Generation & Value Communication Partner with HEOR and Market Access to define and deliver evidence strategies aligned to payer expectations Translate complex clinical and economic data into clear, differentiated value communications Ensure evidence supports both in-line optimization and successful pipeline/launch execution 4) Drive Cross-Functional Alignment & Launch Readiness Serve as a key connector across Market Access, Brand, Medical Affairs, GACO, and Account Teams Align payer strategy with enterprise commercial objectives and launch plans Collaborate with alliance partners where applicable to ensure unified execution 5) Manage External Partners & Execution Excellence Lead agency of record and vendor relationships to deliver high-quality, compliant materials Oversee PRC review process and ensure adherence to regulatory and legal standards Manage budgets and statements of work to ensure efficient and effective resource allocation What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months) Launch-ready payer value platform supporting CAR-T growth and pipeline execution High adoption and effective utilization of payer tools across field teams Strong alignment across cross-functional stakeholders on payer strategy Delivery of impactful, compliant materials on time and within budget Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years of experience, OR Master’s Degree and 8+ years of experience, OR PhD and 2+ years of experience Preferred Qualifications Deep understanding of CAR-T reimbursement dynamics, including single case agreements and network requirements Strong knowledge of hematology/oncology and cell therapy landscape Expertise in U.S. healthcare economics, including buy-and-bill, hospital economics, and payer/provider models Experience developing payer value platforms and contributing to HEOR evidence strategies Demonstrated success engaging with payers, providers, and health policy stakeholders Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills Excellent communication, influencing, and project management capabilities People Leader Accountabilities •Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams. •Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations, and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop, and realize their purpose. •Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem. The salary range for this position is: $195,670.00 - $253,220.00. 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*. For additional benefits information, visit: * 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: 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. 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Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team. Kite Pharma 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 apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday. Change The World With Us Everyone at Kite is grounded by one common goal – curing cancer. Every day, we aim to establish a direct line between that purpose and our day-to-day work. We are creating Kite together, with the recognition that the best teams are built by the best people. We maintain an attitude of curiosity, and creativity with each challenge as we develop a new market for cancer therapies. We appreciate and respect one another, and most importantly, we don’t take success for granted. While we’ve come a long way to make what others viewed as impossible, possible, we know one thing is certain. Today is just the beginning.