Hybrid Director of Strategy & Operations — Biopharma Growth

Kite Pharma; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 206,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work policy

Job summary

Kite Pharma is seeking a Director of Business Strategy & Operations to partner with US Commercial leadership, shaping priorities and driving execution across the organization. Based in Santa Monica, CA with planned relocation to CA offices, the role blends strategic planning with operational excellence to improve performance and business impact.

The role requires an advanced scientific degree and 8+ years of experience, or Master’s with 10+ years, in a fast-paced biopharma setting.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) with 8+ years of experience.
• Master’s Degree with 10+ years of experience or Bachelor’s Degree with 12+ years of experience.
• Experience translating enterprise strategy into practical plans and measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to the GM, synthesizing complex information into executive-ready insights and materials.
• Translate strategy into priorities, roadmaps, and actionable plans with clear governance.
• Lead annual strategic, financial, and headcount planning and coordinate the Plan of Action.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive presence

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder influence

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Advanced scientific degree

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Kite Pharma is seeking a Director of Business Strategy & Operations to partner with US Commercial leadership, shaping priorities and driving execution across the organization. Based in Santa Monica, CA with planned relocation to CA offices, the role blends strategic planning with operational excellence to improve performance and business impact.

The role requires an advanced scientific degree and 8+ years of experience, or Master’s with 10+ years, in a fast-paced biopharma setting.