Director, Business Strategy and Operations

Role: Director, Business Strategy & Operations at Kite, serving as a strategic partner to the US Commercial GM, focused on enhancing organizational effectiveness and business impact. Responsibilities include translating corporate strategy into actionable plans, leading strategic and financial planning, managing governance and review cycles, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, and supporting leadership communications. The role involves tracking business performance, enabling decision-making, and driving organizational improvements, especially around product launches and leadership effectiveness. Qualifications: Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) with 8+ years or Master's with 10+ years or Bachelor's with 12+ years of experience in biopharma or related fields; experience leading complex strategic initiatives in pharma or biotech preferred. High-Value: Focus on cancer immunotherapies, including CAR T-cell therapies, within a commercial setting; involvement in strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and organizational transformation; hybrid work setup with flexibility for relocation to El Segundo, Thousand Oaks, or Foster City, CA; no direct therapeutic or clinical trial specifics specified. Collaboration: Reports to VP & GM, partners across US Commercial and enterprise forums. Work setup: hybrid with relocation plans in 2027; location flexibility within specified CA offices.