Associate Director, Myeloma Medical Affairs — US

Kite Pharma, Inc.; Thousand Oaks (CA); Hybrid; USD 178,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Stock-based incentives

Paid time off

Benefits package

Job summary

Kite Pharma, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, Multiple Myeloma, to drive medical strategy and evidence-generation for US MM programs. You will collaborate with Field Medical, Commercial, Market Access, and Global Medical Affairs to advance scientific exchange and launch readiness.

The role emphasizes advisory boards, congress planning, and publication initiatives, with broad cross-functional impact and medical content oversight.

Qualifications

• PharmD or PhD and 2+ years experience in pharma/biotech.
• Alternatively, Master’s with 8+ years or Bachelor’s with 10+ years.
• High school with 14+ years experience acceptable.
• Advanced degree in life sciences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead priority workstreams and support the US MM Medical Affairs strategy.
• Partner with Field Medical, Commercial, Market Access, HEOR/RWE, and Regulatory.
• Translate clinical data into actionable medical strategies and evidence opportunities.
• Oversee advisory boards, expert engagement, congress initiatives, and education programs.
• Review promotional and scientific materials for accuracy and compliance.
• Support publication strategy and real-world evidence activities.
• Manage cross-functional projects, timelines, budgets and vendors.

Skills

Medical Affairs

Project management

KOL engagement

Scientific communication

Presentation skills

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD or equivalent

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Kite Pharma, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, Multiple Myeloma, to drive medical strategy and evidence-generation for US MM programs. You will collaborate with Field Medical, Commercial, Market Access, and Global Medical Affairs to advance scientific exchange and launch readiness.

The role emphasizes advisory boards, congress planning, and publication initiatives, with broad cross-functional impact and medical content oversight.