JOB DESCRIPTION

We’re 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. We’ve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we’re 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

Everyone at Kite is grounded by one common goal – curing cancer. Every single day, we seek to establish a direct line between that purpose and our day-to-day work. Does this sound exciting to you? Join us in our mission!
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager, Site IT Lead to join our growing team in Frederick, MD.
The Senior Manager, Site IT Lead is responsible for our Kite T-Cell Factory (TCF) located in Frederick, MD to support our Cell Therapy strategies and manufacturing business capabilities. This leadership role will partner with our local and global manufacturing teams and respective Tech Ops partners. This will be a critical role within the Kite IT reporting to the Executive Director, Cell Therapy IT. It is a highly cross functional role working closely with the leadership team from various business groups, Gilead and Kite IT.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD and 1+ years of relevant experience OR
• MA/MS in a business or technical discipline and 6+ years of relevant experience OR
• BA/BS in in a business or technical discipline and 8+ years of relevant experience OR
• High School degree and 12+ years of relevant experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or Computer/Information Sciences
• MBA or any advanced certification will be a plus
• 8+ years experience in people management, leadership, and developing teams
• Experience in a GxP manufacturing environment supporting clinical and commercial manufacturing and corresponding technology solutions in a biotech/Pharma industry
• Experience in Cell Therapy or any other personalized medicine within a “make to order” environment will be preferred
• Six Sigma Black Belt or similar qualification will be a plus
• Thorough understanding of various project management methodologies to be accountable for large project implementations
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to interact and interface with all levels of business including senior leadership team
• Experience in implementing and leading change management and governance process, as well as owning deviations and change control in a regulated environment
• Effective organization and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Proficient in resources like PowerPoint and Visio to develop process flows and presentations
  The salary range for this position is: $153,935.00 - $199,210.00. 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*.
  For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

• 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 system’s ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica, CA. For more information on Kite, please visit www.kitepharma.com. Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at www.twitter.com/kitepharma.