Biotech Strategy & Operations Director — Hybrid Growth

Scorpion Therapeutics; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Kite, based in Santa Monica, CA, seeks a Director of Business Strategy & Operations to lead strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, and operational execution within US Commercial to support innovative cancer therapies, including CAR T-cell treatments.

You will translate strategy into actionable plans, lead planning cycles, track performance, support product launches, and drive efficiency through leadership development and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree with 8+ years in pharma/biotech strategic roles.
• Significant experience in commercial, finance, or consulting within pharma/biotech.
• Proven ability to translate strategy into actionable plans and governance.

Responsibilities

• Advise GM and translate strategy into actionable plans, leading planning cycles and enterprise initiatives.
• Enable governance and decision-making through effective leadership and communication.
• Track performance and support product launches to improve organizational effectiveness.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive presence

Stakeholder influence

Financial acumen

Change management

Education

MD

PharmD

PhD

Job description

Kite, based in Santa Monica, CA, seeks a Director of Business Strategy & Operations to lead strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, and operational execution within US Commercial to support innovative cancer therapies, including CAR T-cell treatments.

You will translate strategy into actionable plans, lead planning cycles, track performance, support product launches, and drive efficiency through leadership development and clear communication.