Director, Digital Transformation & AI Strategy – Technical Operations

Kite Pharma

Job Location:

Foster, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 226185 - 292710

Posted on: 3 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

We are seeking a dynamic leader toshape Kites future by integrating advanced analytics AI andnewdigital technologies into Technical Operations.Thishigh-impact high-visibilityrolewilldriveenterprise-wide transformation programs enabling data-driven decision-making digital solutionsand operational excellence. Thispositionis responsible fortranslatingastrategic vision into integrated value-creating roadmaps that guideourportfolio ofAI Data Scienceand Digitalefforts.Thisposition requirescreativity strong business acumen and the ability to influence and partner across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate will have a proventrack recordof achieving mid- to long-rangestrategicobjectivesthrough collaboration influenceand leadership. The roleis located inFoster City CA and reportsintothe Executive Director and Head of Tech Ops Strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Digital & AI Strategy Leadership: Define and execute a cohesive AI and digital roadmap aligned with Kitesand Tech Opsstrategicobjectives. Drive adoption of scalable AI solutions across the value chain to enhance productivity insight generation and decision-making.

Data Governance & Analytics: Partner with IT and business stakeholders to capture desired outcomes define use cases and ensure robust data management practices for integrity and compliance. Champion platformapproaches fordata science infrastructure and visualization.

Transformation Program Delivery: Orchestrate prioritization acrossinitiatives (Every DayAIProductivity BoostersLeap Forwards) to achieve measurable outcomes. Define KPIs for AI adoption and digitalmaturity;track and report progress to senior leadership.

Enterprise Collaboration & Influence: Represent Technical Operations on the Kite Data Science Council to support enterprise capability buildout. Facilitate workshops and sessions to integrate disparate strategies into cohesive roadmaps. Build relationships and lead by influence across Gilead and Kite organizations.

Innovation & Future Vision: Stay informed on emerging technologies and translate insights into actionable strategies. Author future-focused roadmaps that enable scalability and competitive advantage.

Change Leadership:Lead and support transformation initiatives through their lifecycle.Serve as a catalyst for cultural change embedding continuous improvement and innovation across global teams. Evaluate operating models and talent requirements to support transformation goals.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree and Twelve Years Experience

Masters Degree and Ten Years Experience

PhD and Eight Years Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in biopharma product commercialization and lifecycle management.

Proven experience leading digital transformation initiatives in a regulated environment.Expertise inAI/ML platforms data architecture and advanced analytics tools.

Robust analytical capabilities and experience supporting high-impact analyses.

Strong strategic and business analysis skills withabilityto evaluate risks and opportunities.

Proven leadership in managing multiple projects and workshops of varying scope; excellent facilitation and project management skills.

Track recordof influencing and collaborating across enterprise functions to deliver measurable outcomes.

Excellent facilitation and project management skills; ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.Expertise inchange management.

Robust analytical capabilities and experience supporting high-impact analyses.

Key Behaviors:

Strong strategic and business analysis withabilityto evaluate risks and opportunities.

Agile and adaptable in shifting priorities whilemaintainingalignment with strategic roadmaps.

Enterprise and cross-functional mindset to support Kites portfolio holistically.

Neutralto competingpriorities;facilitatesresolution and forward movement.

Buildsrelationships leads by influence and acts as a trusted partner.

Ensurescollaboration and decision quality by engaging key stakeholders.

Accelerates decisions that drive product launches and lifecycle changes whilemaintainingtransparency and execution discipline.

Staysclosely connectedto business priorities anddemonstratesproactive forward-thinking planning.

Acts as a visionary and catalyst for change inspiring teams to embrace innovation.

The salary range for this position is: $226185.00 - $292710.00. 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