Associate Director, Payer Marketing - Oncology Multiple Myeloma

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Evidence supports both in-line optimization and successful pipeline/launch execution
• 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
• 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

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
• 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

Benefits

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: here.

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.

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