Senior Director, Integrated Insights (US)
About The Position
The Senior Director, Integrated Insights (US) reports to the Executive Director of Commercial Insights, Analytics & Operations (CIAO) and leads the US Integrated Insights team. The position is the primary strategic partner to US Marketing, Market Access, and Commercial Leadership, overseeing brand insights, market access insights, launch readiness insights, brand forecasting, business planning, and integrated performance reporting across the US portfolio. The role is also a member of the CIAO leadership team and influences strategic decision-making across the organization. The successful candidate will act as a trusted strategic advisor, combining analytical rigor, business acumen, and collaborative leadership. They will ensure the US commercial organization has a cohesive view of market dynamics, performance drivers, and future opportunities to inform decisions that drive growth and improve patient outcomes. Kite is a biopharmaceutical company developing cancer immunotherapies, including CAR and T cell receptor engineered cell therapies. Kite is based in Santa Monica, California.
Requirements
- Doctorate and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree and at least 12 years of relevant experience.
- Significant experience leading commercial insights, analytics, forecasting, market research, or market access functions.
- Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
- Deep knowledge of commercial strategy, forecasting methodologies, market research, and healthcare analytics.
- Experience partnering with Marketing, Market Access, Commercial Operations, Medical Affairs, Finance, and Executive Leadership teams.
- Strong executive communication and storytelling skills.
- Ability to influence without authority and lead through complex matrix organizations.
- A proven record of transforming data into strategic business recommendations and organizational action.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree such as an MBA, MS, MPH, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent, with significant relevant experience; or a Bachelor's degree with substantial relevant industry experience.
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, consulting, or related industries.
- Experience supporting oncology, hematology, specialty pharmaceuticals, or cell therapy businesses.
Responsibilities
- Lead the US Integrated Insights function across brand, portfolio, and market access stakeholders.
- Develop integrated market narratives synthesizing market research, analytics, forecasting, competitive intelligence, and organizational insights.
- Serve as the primary insights business partner to US Marketing and Market Access leadership.
- Ensure cross-functional alignment on business questions, strategic priorities, and commercial implications.
- Lead insights planning to identify emerging opportunities, risks, and strategic recommendations.
- Oversee design and execution of market research and insights programs across the US portfolio.
- Lead cross-functional insights and analytics pods addressing critical business questions and supporting decision-making.
- Guide integrated performance reporting, opportunity assessments, and market landscape analyses.
- Partner with Advanced Analytics, Sales Analytics & Operations, Commercial Operations, and other CIAO functions on a coordinated insights strategy.
- Own US brand forecasting processes for inline and launch products and deliver data-driven forecasts for financial planning and portfolio decision-making.
- Align Marketing, Finance, Market Access, and Commercial Leadership on forecast assumptions and risks.
- Support Long Range Planning, Latest Estimates, Annual Operating Planning, and launch planning.
- Lead payer, provider, account, and market access insights, including market access analytics, stakeholder insights, and performance reporting.
- Partner with Market Access leadership to establish KPIs, monitor performance, and identify opportunities to optimize access and patient impact.
- Develop commercial KPIs and performance measurement frameworks.
- Support monthly and quarterly business reviews, marketplace reviews, and executive reporting.
- Translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
- Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing team of insights, forecasting, and market access professionals.
- Foster strategic thinking, accountability, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Establish scalable capabilities, processes, and operating models that enhance organizational effectiveness and insight generation.
- Contribute as a senior CIAO leader to broader organizational priorities and capability development.
Benefits
- May be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.
- May be eligible for discretionary stock-based long-term incentives; eligibility may vary by role.
- Paid time off.
- Company-sponsored medical insurance.
- Company-sponsored dental insurance.
- Company-sponsored vision insurance.
- Company-sponsored life insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
