Rob Keating
About Rob Keating
Rob Keating serves as the Head of Commercial Learning & Development at Kite Pharma, where he has been instrumental in training the Field Force for significant product launches. With a background that includes roles at Genentech and Gilead Sciences, he has received multiple awards for his contributions to commercial learning initiatives.
Work at Kite Pharma
Rob Keating currently serves as the Head of Commercial Learning & Development at Kite Pharma, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he has designed and trained the Field Force for the successful launch of Yescarta, a CAR-T therapy for DLBCL. His initiatives include the creation of the 'Intentional Development @ Kite' branding, which focuses on continuous development opportunities for US Commercial Employees. He also oversaw the restructuring of the Cell Therapy Clinical Curriculum to include competitive agents skills training.
Previous Experience at Genentech
Before joining Kite Pharma, Rob Keating worked at Genentech for nine years, from 2003 to 2012. During his tenure, he held positions as an Account Manager and Division Manager. His experience at Genentech contributed to his expertise in commercial learning and development within the pharmaceutical industry.
Current Role at Gilead Sciences
Rob Keating has been serving as the Senior Regional Director for the Northeast at Gilead Sciences since 2013. His responsibilities cover multiple states, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland. Over his eleven years in this role, he has implemented new technology platforms to enhance organizational learning, product launches, and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Rob Keating earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he studied from 1995 to 1998. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in commercial learning and development.
Achievements and Recognition
Rob Keating has received multiple 'Values at Work' Awards for his contributions to Commercial Learning & Development initiatives, including the notable 'Development Week at Kite'. He was also a speaker at the LTEN 2023 conference, where he presented on 'A Team Approach to Market Access: Strategies for Success'.