Associate Director, US Market Access Strategy & Effectiveness

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Job Description

The Associate Director, US Market Access Strategy & Effectiveness reports to the Head of US Market Access and is responsible for support, driving, enabling, and measuring strategies and initiatives that enhance the effectiveness of the US Market Access Leadership Team and organization. This individual will lead efforts to optimize cross-functional collaboration, budget management, meeting planning and effectiveness, Market Access organizational culture, reporting, POA (Plan of Action) planning and alignment, broader organizational alignment, and tactical planning. The role also includes assessing evolving external environmental policies and circumstances, providing impact assessments, strategic and tactical recommendations, and mitigation approaches to ensure continued business success. The Associate Director will play a critical role in US Market Access launch readiness for the upcoming launch of anito-cel, partnering closely with all cross-functional teams and serving as an excellent connector of people and functions. This position is based in our Santa Monica, CA headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership Team Effectiveness

• Drive initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and cohesion of the US Market Access Leadership Team

• Develop and implement tools, resources, and processes to support leadership team priorities and decision-making

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Foster strong partnerships with internal teams including Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Patient Services, Finance, Legal, and other relevant functions to ensure alignment and execution of Market Access strategies

• Serve as a connector and facilitator to drive collaboration and information sharing across Kite and Gilead teams

Budget Management

• Oversee Market Access budget planning, tracking, and reporting

• Ensure efficient resource allocation and adherence to financial targets

Meeting Planning & Effectiveness

• Lead planning and execution of key Market Access meetings, including Leadership Team meetings, POA sessions, and cross-functional workshops

• Develop agendas, facilitate discussions, and ensure actionable outcomes

Market Access Organizational Culture

• Champion initiatives that build and sustain a positive, high-performing Market Access culture

• Support change management and organizational development efforts

Reporting & Insights

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track Market Access performance, KPIs, and strategic initiatives

• Synthesize insights from internal and external sources to inform strategy and decision-making

POA Planning & Alignment

• Lead the planning and alignment of Market Access POA activities in coordination with all team members and relevant cross-functional partners

• Ensure integration of Market Access objectives with broader organizational goals

Broader Organizational Alignment

• Partner with Business Strategy & Operations leads to ensure Market Access strategies are aligned with overall Kite and Gilead business priorities

• Support enterprise-wide initiatives and cross-functional projects

Market Access Tactical Planning