Patrick Kalish
About Patrick Kalish
Patrick Kalish serves as the Associate Director of Cell Therapy Account Management at Kite Pharma, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in oncology sales, having held various positions at companies such as Onyx Pharmaceuticals, ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, and sanofi-aventis.
Work at Kite Pharma
Patrick Kalish has been employed at Kite Pharma since 2017, where he currently holds the position of Associate Director, Cell Therapy Account Management. In this role, he has been responsible for overseeing account management related to cell therapy. His tenure at Kite Pharma spans over six years, during which he has also served as a Senior Cell Therapy Account Manager since 2021. His work involves collaborating with healthcare professionals and stakeholders to enhance the delivery of cell therapy solutions.
Previous Experience in Oncology Sales
Prior to his current role at Kite Pharma, Patrick Kalish gained extensive experience in oncology sales. He worked at Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as an Executive Oncology Specialist from 2015 to 2016 and as a Senior Oncology Specialist from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, he served as a Regional Account Manager at ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. from 2016 to 2017. His career in oncology sales began at sanofi-aventis, where he held positions as an Institutional Sales Representative and a Senior Oncology Sales Professional from 1999 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Kalish earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Maryville University of Saint Louis, where he studied from 1991 to 1995. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in account management and sales within the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in the oncology sector.
Career Timeline
Patrick Kalish's career in the pharmaceutical industry spans over two decades. He began his journey at sanofi-aventis in 1999, where he worked for six years. He then transitioned to oncology-focused roles at Onyx Pharmaceuticals and ARIAD Pharmaceuticals. His experience includes a mix of sales and account management positions, culminating in his current leadership role at Kite Pharma.