Associate Director, Project Management

Santa Monica, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 177905 - 230230

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Were here for one reason and one reason only to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. Weve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But were not finished yet.

Join Kite as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies and help shape where our business and medical science goes next.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Kite and help create more tomorrows.

Job Description

Lead the development of annual Tech Ops goals in close partnership with the Tech OpsLeadership Team
Developan extensive approach in compiling progress on Tech Ops goals including report-outs to seniorstakeholderson key insights
Lead the PPM Center ofExcellencetosupportthe development and deployment of key portfoliomanagementinitiatives (i.e.. resource planning project intake process)
Oversee and report out on Tech Ops KPIs for Quarterly Business Reviews
Lead monthly TechOps KPI dashboard preparation and reporting to TOLT
Lead assigned department initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorateand2yearsof relevant experience OR
Mastersand6yearsof relevant experience OR
Bachelorsand8yearsof relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledgeable with cGMP manufacturing as well as regulatory regulations and requirements for pharmaceuticals and/or devices
Able toexpressideas and present information effectively within teams functions and with external partners
Excellentfinancial acumen.
Demonstratedproblem-solvingand technology skills including proficiency in project planninginstruments contentmanagementinstruments and Microsoft Office Suite thoroughExcel spreadsheet acumen
Excellentinterpersonal verbal and writtencommunication skillsare essential.
Excellentorganizationalskills and ability to review and update processes or procedures.
Experience in strategic planning
Ability to communicate andwork independentlywith scientific/technical personnel.
Proficient in preparing and delivering presentations for seniorstakeholders
Must be able to work on multiple assignments simultaneously and demonstrateorganizational prioritization andtime managementproficiencies.

The salary range for this position is: $177905.00 - $230230.00. Kite considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation including experience qualifications and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role) paid time off and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical dental vision and life insurance plans*.

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Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune systems ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica CA. For more information on Kite please visit . Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at jobs in the United States:

Kite Pharma is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives backgrounds and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race color religion national origin sex age sexual orientation physical or mental disabilitygenetic information or characteristic gender identity and expression veteran status or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal state and local order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.

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Kite Pharma will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law.

Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.

Kite Pharma provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.

For Current Kite Pharma Employees and Contractors:

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

Required Experience:

Director