Sr Product Manager, Cell Therapy

Gilead; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilead is seeking a Senior Manager in Product Management to lead marketing efforts for cell therapies in South Korea. The role includes strategic development, promoting communication, and overseeing budgets, requiring a strong background in the pharmaceutical industry and excellent leadership skills.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of hematology/oncology clinical landscape.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Significant experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare industry.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute country-level brand strategies.
• Develop and implement promotional communication strategies.
• Oversee marketing budget and project management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Strategic development

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or other advanced degree

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

Job Description
Kite is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager, Product Management to lead our country-level product marketing for cell therapies in South Korea. This pivotal role involves developing and executing brand strategies, fostering relationships with key opinion leaders, and implementing promotional communication strategies. The successful candidate will report to the Business Unit Director in Seoul, South Korea.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Development and Execution:

  • Formulate and execute country-level brand strategies and action plans, aligning with global and regional strategy

  • Cultivate strong relationships with opinion leaders and key stakeholders to establish Gilead-Kite’s cell therapies in South Korea

  • Partner with Medical Affairs, Government, and Public Affairs to ensure cohesive strategy development and implementation

  • Monitor and track performance, initiating action plans as necessary

  • Analyze industry trends, competitor activities, and market dynamics to inform strategic decisions

  • Collaborate with regional marketing teams to provide local market insights that influence global brand plans

• Promotional Communication:

  • Develop and implement promotional communication strategies and tactics that align with the overall brand strategy

  • Work closely with Regional/Global marketing colleagues to create compliant promotional materials

  • Manage relationships with external agencies (advertising, public relations, medical education vendors) to produce promotional deliverables

• Budget and Project Management:

  • Oversee the marketing budget (OPEX) and manage project timelines effectively

  • Drive excellence in commercial efforts, including business planning and forecasting

  • Ensure all marketing activities comply with regulatory and legal requirements

Basic Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of the hematology/oncology clinical landscape and the cell therapy business

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams with exceptional interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration and consensus among diverse groups

• Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing comprehensive marketing and business plans

• Ability to leverage extensive product and therapeutic disease knowledge to advocate for the appropriate use of cell therapies to opinion leaders

• Excellent command of written and spoken English, with strong communication skills

• Bachelor’s degree

• Significant experience in the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry, with a solid grasp of marketing/sales strategies, tactics, and commercial policies within specialty care

• Proven track record of successful product launches and sustained commercial growth

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or other advanced degree in a related field

• Recent experience in B cell malignancy/oncology, with an understanding of the associated funding and clinical challenges

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.