Director, US Payer & Value Marketing

Role: Director of Payer & Value Marketing responsible for developing and executing the payer and value access strategy for Kite’s US cell therapy portfolio, including CAR T and future products. Responsibilities: lead portfolio-level payer communication strategies, develop payer-facing materials (value stories, economic models, tools), collaborate with HEOR, Medical, Legal, and cross-functional teams to ensure evidence-based, compliant resources; partner on stakeholder engagement and market access initiatives; optimize resource performance and track market dynamics; manage a team of direct reports and vendor partners. Requirements: advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) with 8+ years experience, or Master's with 10+ years, or Bachelor's with 12+ years in pharma/biotech payer marketing, market access, HEOR, or related fields. Preferred: deep understanding of US payer landscape, experience with CAR T or oncology therapies, proven ability to develop payer value propositions, and cross-functional influence skills. High-value: focus on oncology/cell therapies, portfolio and product-specific strategy, evidence translation, stakeholder engagement, and leadership in a hybrid role based in Southern California, with flexible location until 2026.