Assoc Director, Pharma Commercial Data Management
About The Position
We’re here for one reason and one reason only – to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We’ve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet. Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next. We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Kite and help create more tomorrows. Job Description We are seeking an Associate Director, Pharma Commercial Data Management to provide strategic and operational leadership for the development, stewardship, and delivery of scalable, analytics-ready data products supporting commercial analytics and decision-making. This role is responsible for translating business needs into functional data requirements, partnering closely with IT and analytics teams, and prioritizing and driving delivery of high-quality, governed data products through DevOps and vendor teams.
Requirements
- PhD in Data Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field and 5 + years of related experience OR Masters degree in Data Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field and 8 + years of related experience OR Bachelor’s degree in Data Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field and 10+ years of related experience
Nice To Haves
- 8–10+ years of experience in commercial data management, data modeling, and data operations, preferably in life sciences or pharmaceutical organizations
- 6+ years working with pharmaceutical commercial data, including HCP, account, and engagement data
- Deep experience in data governance, including MDM, data stewardship, and data quality management, with accountability for operational outcomes
- Experience building, operating, and evolving cloud-based data warehouses and/or data lakes supporting analytics-ready data products
- Strong hands-on experience with modern data platforms and analytics platforms with the ability to guide architectural and delivery decisions. AWS, Databricks, Tableau experience preferred
- AI enthusiast with hands-on experience developing AIdriven solutions for data management, analytics, and/or reporting
- Proven experience leading complex cross-functional data initiatives and directing delivery through DevOps teams and vendor partners.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with demonstrated ability to influence priorities and translate technical concepts into business and analytics outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to build durable partnerships across business, IT, analytics, and external partners.
- Ability to present data products, delivery status, risks, and roadmap tradeoffs to senior and diverse stakeholder audiences.
Responsibilities
- Own and Manage Requirements for Data Products
- Data Modeling
- Partner with IT team
- Own and Manage Kite Master Data Management (MDM)
- Data Stewardship, Governance & Compliance
- Data Onboarding & Data Products
- Self-Service & AI
Benefits
- This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package.
- Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
