Cell Therapy Account Manager

Gilead

Job Description

At Gilead, we re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

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 Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

The Cell Therapy Account Manager (CTAM) has primary responsibility for developing the relationship with Kite s Authorized Treatment Centers (ATCs) in Saudi Arabia and serves as the ATC s primary point of contact with Kite. In this role, the CTAM is responsible for driving appropriate utilization of Kite s CAR T therapies within the account and ensuring the delivery of a seamless customer experience. To accomplish these goals, the CTAM will cultivate strong relationships with account stakeholders, coordinate all of Kite s activities within the ATC, develop strategic account plans and communicate the value of CAR T therapy to key account stakeholders. This position is field based.

Everyone at Kite is grounded by one common goal curing cancer. We are at the forefront of immunotherapy and engineered T cell therapy. Our personalized approach is what sets us apart. Unlike traditional pharmaceutical manufacturing, our therapies are not created on an assembly line. With CAR T-cell therapy, we are reengineering a patient s own immune cells to fight cancer one patient at a time. We also are entering a pivotal time in our history with multiple planned launches and evolving competitive dynamics on a global scale. That means a fast moving, constantly changing environment and innovative culture, where we make discoveries every day discoveries that include our own capabilities and our individual potential.

Key Responsibilities

Develop Kite s relationship with the account

• Build and maintain account profile for each aligned ATC

• Develop significant business relationships with senior account level leadership (including C Suite), Thought Leaders (TLs) and other decision makers / key stakeholders

• Serve as primary point of contact for the ATC and collaborate with Kite colleagues to create a streamlined, organized interface

• Identify and understand the needs of account stakeholders and collaborate with Kite cross-functional colleagues (e.g. Market Access, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Quality) to find or develop solutions

Basic Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist

• Demonstrated record of successful account management in large accounts (direct or indirect line leadership experience) and strong brand differentiation skills

• Deep clinical expertise in hematology / oncology disease and understanding of treatment landscape (3 - 5 years of experience)

• Strong clinical understanding of cell therapy and ability to manage complex treatment logistics

• Ability to appropriately access and handle business information in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and / or Kite policies

• Country / region specific exam / licensure requirements

• Requires at least 30-40% Travel

Preferred Qualification

MBA or other related graduate level degree

Demonstrated record of successful Oncology Account Management within academic setting