Kara Tyler
About Kara Tyler
Kara Tyler serves as the Director of Value & Access for Cell Therapy at Kite Pharma, where she has worked since 2017. With extensive experience in market access and sales within the biopharmaceutical industry, she has successfully contributed to the launch of CAR T products and actively engages in initiatives to improve patient access.
Work at Kite Pharma
Kara Tyler has served as the Director of Value & Access - Cell Therapy at Kite Pharma since 2017. In this role, she focuses on enhancing patient access to cell therapy treatments. She is actively involved in US and global launch team initiatives, providing strategic feedback and tactics for launch preparedness. Additionally, she leads Kite Pharma's third-party logistics through Cardinal 3PL, ensuring efficient distribution and access to therapies. Her contributions have been pivotal in the successful launch of CAR T products across five indications in the US market.
Previous Experience at Amgen
Before joining Kite Pharma, Kara Tyler worked at Amgen for several years in various roles. She was the US Market Access Director from 2013 to 2017, where she focused on market access strategies. Prior to that, she held the position of Manager District Sales - Oncology from 2011 to 2013, and served as Sr. Hospital Systems Manager from 2004 to 2011. Her experience at Amgen contributed to her expertise in navigating complex healthcare systems and improving patient access to therapies.
Career at GlaxoSmithKline
Kara Tyler's career includes significant experience at GlaxoSmithKline, where she worked in various capacities from 1997 to 2002. She began as a Sales Representative and later served as Sr. Medical Center Representative and CNS Therapeutic Area Specialist. Her roles involved direct engagement with healthcare providers and contributed to her understanding of therapeutic areas and market dynamics.
Education and Expertise
Kara Tyler earned her Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication from Seattle Pacific University in 1992. She also studied at Bethel University. Her educational background supports her effective communication skills, which are essential in her roles related to market access and patient advocacy. Tyler's expertise in value and access strategies is complemented by her extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Mentorship and Leadership
Kara Tyler has demonstrated leadership through her mentorship of a team of six academic hospital and clinic sales representatives. Under her guidance, the team contributed to over $60 million in annual sales. Her commitment to mentoring reflects her dedication to developing talent within the industry and enhancing team performance.