Associate Director, Market Access and Reimbursement – Kite

Overview

In this role you will support ex-US access and reimbursement for a hematological oncology asset, translating regional strategy into affiliate support. You’ll coordinate HTA, reimbursement and launch materials, ensuring timely access across markets. You work closely with cross-functional teams to manage timelines, risks and dependencies, delivering high-quality, decision-focused outputs. This role combines strategic planning with hands-on material development to enable patient access and sustainable launches.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ex-US access and reimbursement strategy with the Regional Execution Lead and Market Access Director
• Develop an affiliate support plan mapping HTA, reimbursement and launch milestones, materials, owners and dates
• Lead localization and deployment of core HTA and reimbursement materials (value dossiers, economic models, budget tools, payer materials)
• Translate affiliate evidence needs and payer insights into requirements for HEOR, Medical Affairs, and other functions
• Support high-quality HTA submissions and payer engagements aligned with regional strategy
• Monitor launch readiness and identify gaps or risks affecting HTA quality and access outcomes
• Foster knowledge exchange across affiliates and standardize regional/global materials usage
• Collaborate with Commercial, Medical Affairs, HEOR, Pricing, Regulatory, Government/Public Affairs, Legal and Compliance to deliver integrated support
• Prepare clear, concise documents and presentations for stakeholders
• Build relationships across markets to enable timely decisions and consistent execution
• Prioritize activities across markets focusing on HTA readiness and launch access
• Maintain initiative within governance structures and deliver high-quality outputs
• Communicate effectively with managers and key stakeholders
• Produce audience-appropriate work products using Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Key requirements

• Strong experience in market access, HTA, HEOR, pricing and/or reimbursement at affiliate, regional or global level
• Direct HTA submissions experience and payer-facing materials
• Hands-on development or adaptation of value dossiers, economic models and budget impact tools
• Oncology experience; hematological malignancies, cell therapy or complex hospital products preferred
• Strong analytical and strategic skills with execution focus
• Clear communication and influencing skills for non-specialist audiences
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and multiple stakeholders
• Ability to work in a matrix organization, manage ambiguity and competing priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Project management and prioritization
• HTA submissions
• HEOR
• Value dossiers

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