Associate Director, Viral Vector Downstream Manufacturing

Associate Director Of Downstream Manufacturing Operations

Kite Pharma, a Gilead Sciences Company, has an opportunity for an experienced Associate Director of Downstream Manufacturing Operations at our Oceanside biologics facility in Southern California. We are seeking motivated, team-oriented leaders with expertise in manufacturing of vector, large molecules, vaccines. Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, you will have the opportunity to lead the purification and the fill finish and packaging manufacturing teams.

The Associate Director of Downstream Manufacturing will be responsible for coordination, oversight, and execution of GMP manufacturing activities related to buffer preparation, purification, fill finish and packaging. We are seeking motivated, team-oriented leader with expertise in building teams and optimization of operation units. The Associate Director may serve as a project lead or team representative on cross-functional projects. This position will be responsible for direct reports and be tasked with effective development of team capabilities.

Responsibilities include :

• Lead Kite Vector Downstream Manufacturing team that is responsible for safe, quality and efficient buffer prep, cell purification, and fill & finish / packaging of vector substance production
• Provide strategic and technical leadership, as well as training, coaching, staff development, and annual performance reviews
• Direct the activities of Downstream Manufacturing operations groups including Production and cGmP Cleaning as strong manufacturing partners
• Define, plan, and implement activities / projects related to campaign or production readiness, new product introduction (NPI), and product changeover operations to ensure production schedules are met
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities and / or corrective actions to increase yield, maximize capacity, improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure safety while maintaining regulatory compliance
• Determine metrics for success and evaluate performance against metrics
• Partner with Vector Process Development, Quality, Validation, Engineering, Maintenance, BSO, MSAT, and Supply Chain (Warehouse / Materials Management / Planning) to ensure timelines, deliverables, and business operations are aligned and met
• Oversight of completion and closure of all deviations, CAPA's, incidents, and change managements within the Manufacturing department
• Lead or represent the department as a member of a cross-functional project team providing guidance, insight and recommendations relative to the goals and objectives of the Manufacturing operations' function
• Identifies risks and creates working plans to prevent issues
• Leads supervisors to ensure safety and compliance are adhered to by team and drives culture of operational excellence
• Supports various governmental agencies / regulators and external and internal audits or inspections

This is an exempt (salary) position that will include weekend and off hours coverage.

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Preferred Requirements :

The salary range for this position is : $165,495.00 - $214,170.00. 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.

Gilead Sciences Inc. 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 disability, genetic 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 laws. In 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 ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance.

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