Director, Site Supply Chain

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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

Knowledge:

• Demonstrates in-depth understanding and application of GMP principles, concepts, practices, and standards in the US and internationally.

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of aseptic processing, solid dose, and general pharmaceutical manufacturing.

• Demonstrates substantial knowledge of industry best practices and trends.

• Is comfortable interacting with regulatory agencies as needed and possesses the ability to represent Gilead in public forums.

• Is an experienced auditor and has demonstrated acumen in resolving challenging audit situations.

• Demonstrates excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Specific education and experience requirements:

• 12+ years of relevant experience, and BS or related fields.

• MS, MD, PharmD, PhD or an advanced business degree such as an MBA is desirable.

• Broad experience across areas such as manufacturing and understanding of Parenteral, Aseptic, and API operations is a plus.

• Prior people management experience, including supervision of other managers, strongly preferred.

• Prior experience and deep knowledge of a cGMP-related industry is required, within Biopharmaceutical or Pharmaceutical industry preferred.

Specific job responsibilities:

• Directs activities within the Manufacturing Department to meet company goals including production schedules, environmental concerns, and safety issues.

• Responsible for delegating and ensuring completion of personnel management activities, including hiring, training, evaluating, and performance review.

• Coordinates maintenance of production equipment; interfaces with contract filling sites.

• Coordinates production flow from Process Development to Manufacturing.

• Ensures all regulatory requirements are met in the Manufacturing Department.

• Responsible for manufacturing of products, which directly impact budget line of the department.

• Supervises and monitors performance of Manufacturing Managers & Senior Managers.

• Coordinates with supply chain on the creation and revision of production schedules, based on sales and/or clinical requirements.

• Schedules product filling at off-site contracts.

• Ensures availability of required components at contractor sites.

• Ensures cGMP training of all Manufacturing employees.

• Ensures manufacturing areas and equipment meet all current GMP and all other regulatory specifications.

• Assists in transfer of new technology from Process Development to Manufacturing.

• Recommends and assists in development of practices and policies in manufacturing area.

• Creates cost reduction opportunities as related to materials, labor, or overhead.

• Determines organizational objectives and interprets company policies.

• Responsible for continuous improvement in all operation processes.

The salary range for this position is: $191,250.00 - $247,500.00. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' poster.

NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT

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.