US Market Access Director, CAR-T Strategy

Kite Pharma, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 206,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Kite Pharma, Inc. is seeking a US Market Access Key Account Director (MAx-KAD), Cell Therapy, Mid Atlantic. This field-based leadership role drives payer and provider engagement, negotiates coverage, and builds strategic relationships to expand patient access to CAR-T therapies.

The role requires senior-level payer strategy experience, oncology market access knowledge, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams across Kite’s US footprint.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree with extensive oncology market access experience.
• Experience in payer engagement, contract negotiations, and network expansion.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management at the C-suite level.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic account plans with payer and provider accounts across the US.
• Negotiate coverage, reimbursement terms, and contract discussions.
• Partner with ATCs, MSLs, and Kite teams to align field strategies.
• Monitor payer policies (CMS/Medicare/Medicaid) and advocate access improvements.
• Collaborate to drive provider engagement and patient access for CAR-T.

Skills

Advanced scientific degree (MD/PhD/PhR

Education

Advanced scientific degree (MD/PhD/PharmD)

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Kite Pharma, Inc. is seeking a US Market Access Key Account Director (MAx-KAD), Cell Therapy, Mid Atlantic. This field-based leadership role drives payer and provider engagement, negotiates coverage, and builds strategic relationships to expand patient access to CAR-T therapies.

The role requires senior-level payer strategy experience, oncology market access knowledge, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams across Kite’s US footprint.