Cell Therapy Account Manager

About Gilead Sciences and Kite

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is dedicated to improving global health through the development of therapies for diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19, and cancer. Kite, a biopharmaceutical company within Gilead, specializes in developing innovative cancer immunotherapies, specifically chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies. These therapies reengineer a patient’s own immune cells to combat cancer. The company operates in a dynamic and innovative environment, with multiple planned launches and evolving competitive landscapes globally.

The Role of Cell Therapy Account Manager

The Cell Therapy Account Manager (CTAM) serves as the primary point of contact for Kite’s Authorized Treatment Centers (ATCs) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time, field-based role involves developing and maintaining relationships with ATCs, ensuring a seamless customer experience, and driving the appropriate utilization of Kite’s CAR T therapies within these accounts. The CTAM will cultivate strong relationships with account stakeholders, coordinate all Kite activities, and communicate the value of CAR T therapy to key decision-makers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Kite’s relationship with assigned ATCs, including building account profiles and fostering business relationships with senior leadership, Thought Leaders (TLs), and other key stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary contact for ATCs, collaborating with cross-functional Kite colleagues (*, Market Access, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Quality) to address stakeholder needs and develop solutions.
• Manage day-to-day operations within accounts, coordinating activities such as site qualification, site setup, and patient treatment, and ensuring compliance-related activities like periodic audits.
• Provide clinical instruction to clinical staff, including guidance on AE Management and Product Inserts (PI), and oversee activities in patient treatment areas to ensure Chain of Identity (COI) per SOP protocols.
• Drive appropriate utilization of Kite’s therapies by assessing performance, developing strategic account plans, and educating key ATC stakeholders on product use, approved messaging, and clinical data in collaboration with Marketing and Medical Affairs.
• Maintain clinical expertise in Hematology, Immunology, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma disease and treatment, and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation.
• Support Kite’s strategic activities in Saudi Arabia by providing feedback and insights from HCP interactions to Medical Affairs, assisting at professional meetings, and facilitating timely feedback to management regarding business trends and opportunities.
• Cultivate relationships and participate in grassroots advocacy/engagement activities within the territory to align with regional and national initiatives.
• Operate in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies governing Kite activities.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for the Cell Therapy Account Manager position should possess 3-5 years of relevant experience. The role requires a strong understanding of the healthcare landscape and the ability to build and maintain professional relationships with diverse stakeholders within Authorized Treatment Centers.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, field-based position located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working directly with Kite’s Authorized Treatment Centers and requires adherence to all governing laws, regulations, and company policies.

Application Process

Gilead Sciences is seeking passionate and ambitious individuals ready to make a direct impact in the field of cell therapy. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.