Senior Manager of Marketing

Kite Pharma • Santa Monica, CA

7d • Hybrid

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 a highly motivated individual to join us as the Senior Manager of Marketing – Yescarta focused on the LBCL indication. The Senior Manager of Marketing will play an important role in translating the LBCL brand strategy into prioritized, measurable HCP tactics , partnering cross functionally to deliver high quality execution that supports and grows Yescarta’s LBCL indication . This person will report to the Senior Director, LBCL within Kite’s US Commercial Department. To foster meaningful connections with stakeholders, we would prefer that this opportunity be located at Kite’s Santa Monica, California headquarters (3 days per week onsite ).

Requirements

• Doctorate and 2+ years of experience OR Master’s degree and 6+ years of experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience OR Associate degree and 10+ years of experience OR High School Diploma / GED degree and 12+ years of experience

Nice To Haves

• MBA or other advanced business degree
• 6+ years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience
• Experience in marketing research and / or pharmaceutical sales
• Prior hematology / oncology or cell therapy experience
• Ability to leverage data to conduct analyses and use complex analytical tools to drive decisions
• Demonstrated excellence in project management and effectively managing multiple projects / priorities
• Ability to successfully work with external agencies, including advertising, public relations and medical education vendors to develop programs and materials
• Familiarity with marketing fundamentals, strategy, sales and commercial policies and practices
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets

Responsibilities

• Translate the approved brand strategy into quarterly execution roadmaps with clear objectives , owners, timelines, and budgets; use insights to prioritize the highest impact HCP tactics.
• Oversee the development and execution of tactical priorities; champion cross functional alignment and ensure on time , on budget delivery across key stakeholders.
• Guide the development and delivery of differentiated brand materials, ensuring content reflects the brand’s purpose and customer needs while staying grounded in evidence and label.
• Collaborate with the Promotional Review Committee (PRC) to prepare complete submissions, manage feedback to decision, and ensure compliant implementation across channels.
• Support patient marketing by maintaining and updating patient facing website content and refreshes to existing assets, with an emphasis on clarity, accuracy, and access.
• Maintain and update existing HCP marketing materials to keep them current and effective; coordinate production and distribution with external agencies as needed.
• Monitor and analyze marketing performance; define practical KPIs, deliver regular readouts, and implement data driven optimizations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines across promotional activities, including patient facing updates within the defined scope.
• Exhibit a "roll up your sleeves" attitude, demonstrating the ability to follow through on projects within tight timelines.
• Adapt and thrive in an ambiguous, transformational environment.
• Demonstrate leadership excellence in project management, effectively managing multiple projects and priorities, including agency collaboration and budget management.
• Travel domestically up to 20%.

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.
• For additional benefits information, visit: https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
• Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees