Medical Affairs Lead, Publications & Strategy

Kite Pharma, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 196,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Kite Pharma, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, Medical Affairs to oversee scientific communication workstreams across publication strategy, narrative development, and evidence translation within Global Medical Affairs.

The role covers early lifecycle programs and requires strategic thinking, rigorous scientific judgment, and collaboration across cross-functional teams. You will lead publication planning, develop and review medical content, and support congress activities, ensuring accuracy,

Qualifications

• Experience in Scientific Communications, Publications, Medical Affairs or related discipline.
• Independently lead complex scientific communication deliverables in regulated environment.
• Evaluate and communicate scientific and clinical evidence clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage defined components of scientific communication strategy for assigned programs.
• Translate evidence into clear, balanced scientific narratives and resources.
• Support congress strategy, planning and execution and ensure alignment across communications.

Skills

Scientific communications

Publications

Medical affairs

Stakeholder management

Education

PhD

Job description

Kite Pharma, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, Medical Affairs to oversee scientific communication workstreams across publication strategy, narrative development, and evidence translation within Global Medical Affairs.

The role covers early lifecycle programs and requires strategic thinking, rigorous scientific judgment, and collaboration across cross-functional teams. You will lead publication planning, develop and review medical content, and support congress activities, ensuring accuracy,