Key Account Director - Pacific Northwest

Job Listing ID:

4488507

Job Title:

Key Account Director -

Pacific Northwest Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Salem

Date Posted:

05/08/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

Not Provided Shift:

Not Provided Duration of Job:

Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

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 The US Market Access Key Account Director (MAx-KAD), Cell Therapy is a critical commercial role responsible for establishing and executing the company's vision, strategy, and business relationships with assigned payer and provider accounts across the US. This role is accountable for driving improved access to cell therapy (CAR-T) products by engaging with national and regional payers, targeted authorized treatment centers (ATCs), potential new treatment centers, and key provider and payer networks. The Market Access Key Account Director will develop and implement strategic account plans, negotiate coverage and reimbursement, and build sustainable partnerships to expand patient access and support commercial success. The individual in this role is a key member of the US Strategic Account Management Team and collaborates closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive innovation in provider engagement. This is a field-based position based in insert geography. Candidates should reside in the geography.

Territory:

Pacific Northwest This is a field-based position based in Pacific Northwest. Candidates should reside within the geography Key Responsibilities Strategic Account Leadership Establish and lead the company's vision, strategy, objectives, and overall business relationship with assigned payer and provider accounts Develop and execute comprehensive engagement strategies and account plans for assigned accounts, ensuring alignment with overall US Market Access and US Commercial objectives Evaluate current ATC performance at assigned accounts, consider potential site expansions, referral patterns, and overall business development strategy in partnership with internal stakeholders Serve as a strategic advisor to US Market Access and US executive leadership on account trends, payer/provider engagement, and network expansion opportunities Prepare the payer market for upcoming launches and new product approvals while continuing to improve coverage and patient access Payer Engagement & Access Develop and maintain relationships with assigned national and regional payers, including commercial insurers, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and relevant employer groups Engage with assigned payers to improve access to CAR-T for appropriate patients and expand provider networks Negotiate coverage policies, reimbursement terms, and contract agreements, including leading all negotiations and contract term discussions Monitor payer and government policies, identify access barriers, and advocate for policy updates to support patient access Monitor CMS and state Medicaid developments impacting CAR-T access Partner with Payer Marketing Team in the development and execution of payer engagement strategy, payer marketing tools and resources, budget impact and cost of care models, etc.

Job Classification:

Marketing Managers Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation

Salary:

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Experience Required:

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Education Required:

None

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