Sr Manager, Manufacturing - Viral Vector Downstream

Kite Vector Downstream Manufacturing Team Leader

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.

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

Basic Requirements :

Preferred Requirements :

The salary range for this position is : $143,225.00 - $185,350.00. 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.

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 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.

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.