Associate Director Global Brand Strategy & Launch Excellence

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• Co-Lead GBT Forums:
  Partner on multiple myeloma and lymphoma GBT forums to guide strategic decision-making and deliverables, including launch readiness milestones (LRR1-2), annual strategic planning (GSP/ISP), and global plans of action (gPOA).
• Drive Launch & Operational Excellence:
  Optimize business processes and implement robust tracking systems to monitor milestones, metrics, and dashboards that ensure timely and high-quality execution.
• Ensure Strategic Alignment:
  Collaborate with Product Team (PT) stakeholders to synchronize long-term (10-year) product strategy with GBT’s 3-year brand strategy horizon, ensuring cohesive planning across programs.
• Lead Strategic Brand Initiatives:
  Apply deep expertise in brand strategy and launch readiness to strengthen long-term performance. Collaborate with cross-functional Global Brand Team (GBT) leads and stakeholders to align on priorities and deliver impactful outcomes.
• Act as a Strategic Thought Partner:
  Design fit-for-purpose processes and ways of working across GCS programs, driving efficiency and innovation.
• Develop High-Impact Communications:
  Create clear, compelling presentations and updates on strategy, timelines, resource needs, and critical path activities for leadership and stakeholders.
• Facilitate Governance &
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Prepare agendas and minutes, proactively identify risks and opportunities, and implement corrective actions to keep programs on track.
• Lead Key Projects & Vendor Engagement:
  Take ownership of priority work streams and serve as the primary point of contact for vendor management, ensuring quality and timely deliverables.

• Advanced scientific degree (i.e., MD, Pharm
  
  D, PhD) and 2+ years of experience OR
• Master’s Degree and 8+ years of experience OR
• Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years of experience OR
• High School Degree and 14+ years of experience

• Master’s degree in science, business administration, and/or analytics
• 8+ years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry
• 5+ years of commercial launch readiness exposure or experiences in the late-stage product development life cycle
• 3+ years at top tier consulting firm, client-facing role
• 5+ years of cross-functional team management experience
• Strong project management skills to produce and manage a comprehensive action tracking list, and systematically complete each task
• Demonstrated analytical skills with design thinking, including proficiency in project planning tools (Smartsheet), content management tools (SharePoint), and Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint)
• Ability to think critically and proactively with demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly fluid company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
• Role model of Kite/Gilead core values, inspiring a high-performance culture and engagement

• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives in a global commercial or brand strategy environment.
• Strong strategic thinking, operational rigor, and communication skills to influence at all levels.
• Comfort with ambiguity and agility to flex across multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.