Kite Pharma · 1 day ago
Associate Director, Payer Marketing
Santa Monica, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$178K/yr - $230K/yr
5+ years expKite Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative cancer immunotherapies. The Associate Director, Payer Marketing will shape and execute strategies to influence payer decision-making and increase access to CAR-T therapies in the US, while managing project timelines and budgets.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalOncologyTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Lead development, execution, and training of all payer-facing tools and resources, including:
Payer value story and value proposition
Budget impact models
Cost calculators
Other tools to support payer engagement and improved access
Ensure all resources are tailored to payer needs and support the expansion of CAR-T Centers of Excellence networks
Provide training and support for field teams on payer messaging and resources
Partner with Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) and Market Access teams to create cost-effectiveness evidence aligned with payer needs
Translate clinical and economic data into clear, compelling value propositions for payer audiences
Oversee the agency of record to ensure timely delivery of high-quality, on-brand, and compliant material
Lead the PRC process for payer marketing materials, ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal standards
Manage annual payer marketing budgets and SOWs
Work closely with Market Access, Brand Marketing, Medical Affairs, GACO and Account Teams to align payer strategies with overall business objectives
Collaborate with alliance partners as relevant
Provide training and support for field teams on payer messaging and resources
Qualification
Required
Advanced scientific degree (i.e., MD, PharmD, PhD) and 5+ years of experience OR
Master's Degree and 8+ years of experience OR
Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of experience
Preferred
Ensure all resources are tailored to payer needs and support the expansion of CAR-T Centers of Excellence networks
Deep understanding of the reimbursement landscape for CAR-T and the unique aspects of single case agreements, network requirements, etc
Extensive understanding of the hematology/oncology clinical landscape and cell therapy business
Expertise in market access, pricing, and financial aspects of the U.S. healthcare system (buy and bill, hospital economics, reimbursement, payer/provider economics, pricing policy)
Experience developing value platforms and contributing to HEOR evidence generation plans
Engagement experience with payers, providers, channels, and health policy stakeholders
Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills
Excellent verbal and written communication and project management skills
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Company
Kite Pharma
Kite Pharma is a biotechnology company that designs and develops immune-based therapies to treat cancer indications.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$335.38MKey Investors
Alta Partners
2017-08-28Acquired
2015-12-10Post Ipo Equity· $250.12M
2014-06-20IPO
Leadership Team
Craig Vermeyen
Director, Packaging and Labeling
Mark Jurgens
Executive Director, Head of External Scientific Collaboration
Recent News
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