Director, Global Commercial Operations, Cell Therapy Launch Lead

Company: Kite Pharma
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: March 22, 2020

Job Description:

As a part of Kite's commitment to patients globally, Kite is currently establishing a global marketing and commercial operations cell therapy group that will focus on ensuring the optimal global commercialization of all of Kite's current and future therapies.Director, Global Commercial Operations, Cell Therapy Launch Lead--The Director, Global Commercial Operations, Cell Therapy Launch Lead will play a key role on the global marketing and commercial operations cell therapy team. This role will have primary responsibility for ensuring the successful development and implementation of the global commercial operations expansion strategy for our cell therapy assets. The launch lead will focus on working with global regions and affiliates to assess commercial viability, prioritize a launch sequence and work in partnership with the country team and global marketing team to ensure the commercial operational launch readiness of all affiliates. The key focus for this role will be on the local implementation strategy of Kite Konnect.RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:Development and implementation of a global expansion strategy assessing local commercial viability and optimizing a global launch sequenceKey contact for regional and local affiliate partners for commercial operational readinessAssess business needs for new therapy launches and lead implementation strategy to incorporate new therapies into the Kite Konnect ecosystemIdentify Business Requirements for Kite Konnect Ecosystem in new geographiesManage vendor to create geography-specific Kite Konnect Hospital Portal, Case Tracking System, and CTAM dashbaordManage prioritization of customization between vendor and geographiesLead testing and Business UAT requirementsManage sprints through launch and hyper-careAdvise on site authorization and dry run planning in new global marketsLeader of the head office cross functional team to ensure global Kite Konnect implementationKey partner to technical operations/ supply chain team to ensure launch alignmentKey contributor to the ongoing development/ enhancement of the Kite commercial operations customer experienceDevelopment and maintenance of a global commercial operations launch playbookRepresent Kite Konnect in strategic planning sessions related to Global Launches as part of the G3MO team and with cross functional planning teamsKey member of the Kite Konnect Governance Committee to cross-functionally and cross-geography prioritize enhancements, share best practices and facilitate partnerships in efficiency across the organizationQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:7+ years of global commercial / marketing experience at specialty-focused pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies, with experience in Hematology/ Oncology.Experience with commercial operations or customer experience with comfort in digital commercial/ customer platforms is preferred.Experience working at both a global and affiliate/ local marketing level, achieving success with both long term strategic development and short term tactical implementation.The ideal candidate will also have experience with digital commercial / customer platforms.Experience leading the design and implementation of global launches and / or transformational business initiatives within global markets will be considered a strong benefit.BA/BS in marketing or related fields with a post-graduate degree preferred.A motivational leadership style with strong business and commercial acumen that has demonstrated success in managing and growing a businessComfort with uncertainty and developing innovative new pathways with rapid timelines and high expectationsAbility to exercise sound judgment and independently determine appropriate action where precedent may not existStrong leadership skills within a large matrix organization; ability to navigate complex business structuresAn approachable and credible communication style, both verbally and written, to keep all levels of the organization informed and engagedAbility to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, synthesizing diverse perspectives into cohesive, aligned recommendation/deliverables, managing dissension along the way and championing team recommendationsDemonstrated ability to think strategically and align and engage both internal and external stakeholders to drive performanceExperience in delivering complex messages to various internal and external customers with a track record of effective and influential presentationsAn established role model of Gilead/Kite core values and ways of working that inspire high performance culture and engagement

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