Director, Medical Affairs

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

Job Description:

Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated individual to join us as a Director, Medical Affairs. Primarily, this position will be responsible for the strategic development and overall tactical execution of dedicated early and late stage pipeline launch indications, with a current focus on KTE-X19. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Development, HEOR, Market Access, Government Affairs, Marketing and in-function across different regions etc., as well as collaborate with external KOLs and decision-makers. You will be focused on developing the launch strategy for KTE-X19 in ALL including-- developing a life cycle management data generation plan, defining communication and education areas of focus, driving certain data mining activities, help the regions/countries to develop their tactical plans, be the point of contact for scientific questions related to KTE-X19 in the respective indication and provide cross-functional support with scientific expertise and real world practice enhancing strategies to improve patients outcome. Additionally you will be providing medical affairs support to 1 early pipeline asset in MM. This role will be office-based in Santa Monica, CASpecific responsibilities:Provides vision and direction for the assigned disease area, drive the development and execution of the cross-functional product and disease strategyProvide strategic direction, medical monitor responsibility and operational oversight on evidence generation activities under the medical affairs function in close collaboration with cross functional teamProvide strategic input and excellence in execution on launch plans for the disease areaCapture insights on the assigned therapy area systematically, both internal and external, and be able to translate these insights into actionable activities for the therapy areaProvides clear strategic guidance for the development and execution of the disease strategy, the medical Plans of Action (POAs) and cross-functional projectsEnsures continuous development and training of the medical affairs team with regards for disease area expertise--Plans and monitors the disease area budgetParticipates in the exchange with the medical community and maintains a thought leader networkContributes to the development and execution of the global Market Access strategy and support individual country initiatives when global strategic decision is needed.--Contributes to the development of Regional and countries medical affairs POAsCollaborates effectively and in a compliant manner with colleagues in other functional areas, e.g. Clinical Research, Sales and Marketing, Market Access, PVEHas additional internal and external leadership roles:Stays up to date with Medical Affairs management approaches in the industry and applies them to the Kite team where appropriateStays up to date with medical and scientific developments in the field and applies them internallyProvides local medical expert input into global product developmentLeads and/or contributes to organizational projects at the national, international, and departmental levelRepresents Global Medical Affairs to external and internal stakeholders, including groups of experts, medical professional groups, societies, regulatory groups and at national and international scientific meetingsRequired Knowledge, Experience & Skills:6+ years of relevant experience with Advanced scientific degree (e.g. MD, PharmD, PhD)Advanced clinical and/or scientific knowledge in Oncology/hematology is preferredRelevant pharmaceutical company experience within Medical AffairsSignificant leadership experience in the matrix is requiredAbility to embrace Kite's patient-centric values, including highest ethical and compliance standardsStrategic mindset with a focus on collaboration and excellenceExcellent organizational skills including attention to detail and prioritizationExcellent written and verbal communication skillsWorks independently with minimal supervisionExperience of working in an international environmentApproximately 35% travel

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