Scientist, Analytical Development

Kite Pharma

Job Location:

Frederick, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 133195 - 172370

Posted on: 13 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

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.

We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the worlds most devastating diseases united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come.

We areseekinga highly motivated individualto joinourcommercialanalytical development(AD) team.We are looking for candidateswith a background in cell and gene therapy analytical sciences commercial MSATcommercial QC and/orCMC analytical controlstrategyto join us asSrQC specialist/ Scientistat our Fredericks MD location. The individual willjoin ourADcommerciallife cycle management team (CLCM)and will work within cross functional groups with MSAT processdevelopment qualityandregulatory to provideanalyticalsupporttocommercial assets.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Support MSAT organization for technical investigations

Support MSAT organizationwith analytical laboratory testing

SupportQCorganization for technicalassessments &investigations

Serves as an analytical teamrepresentative in Cross-functional forum

Create analytical roadmaps and timelines with trackable key milestones

Define and track project decisions risks action items sampling plans etc.

Facilitate the efforts of life cycle method deployment to commercial Quality Control.

Collect feedback from Analytical sub-teams to continue improving business processes

Basic Qualifications:

PhD Degreeand1years of related industry/academic experience

Masters Degree and4 years of related industry/academic experience OR

Bachelors Degree and6 years of related industry/academic experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced knowledge of Immunology and Cell Therapy

Previousexperience in commercialManufacturing QC and/orMSAT

Previousexperience in analytical development

Proventrack recordof method and experiment troubleshooting

Understand ICH guidelines and other regulatory guidelines and requirements

Advanced knowledge in analytical techniques such as Flow cytometryddPCR Potency and compendial methods techniques

Project management experience andproficientin project management tools

Excellent interpersonalverbaland written communication skills

Ability to influence and lead without authority influencing others and achieving desired outcomes through persuasion collaboration and buildingtrust

Ability to think critically anddemonstratetroubleshooting and problem-solving skills and work with and lead others

Ability to function efficiently and independently in a changing environment

Work independently. Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based on changing priorities

Self-motivated detail-oriented excellent interpersonal skills and willing to accept temporary responsibilities outside ofinitialjob description

People Leader Accountabilities

Create Inclusion by demonstrating the business value of diverse and inclusive teams and embedding equity and respect into day to day people management practices.
Develop Talent by understanding team members skills experience aspirations and potential and providing coaching feedback and development opportunities.
Empower Teams by connecting team goals to organizational purpose removing barriers to execution and enabling cross functional collaboration.

The salary range for this position is: $133195.00 - $172370.00. 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.

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