Kite Pharma

Lead end-to-end supply chain network planning and capacity management for cell and gene therapy portfolio ensuring supply continuity and operational excellence. | PhD with 8 years, Master's with 10 years, or Bachelor's with 12 years in biotech/pharma supply chain with expertise in regulated manufacturing and advanced planning platforms. | 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 The Director, Supply Chain Network Planning, Cell & Gene Therapy will lead end-to-end planning strategy, network design, capacity management, and supply orchestration across the Cell & Gene Therapy portfolio, including Ex Vivo therapies such as CAR-T and gene-modified cell therapies, as well as In Vivo gene therapies. This leader will be responsible for building and executing scalable planning processes that support patient access, supply continuity, launch readiness, and long-term portfolio growth. This role will oversee integrated planning across patient demand, treatment center capacity, apheresis scheduling, manufacturing slot allocation, viral vector supply, drug substance, drug product, inventory, distribution, and external partner networks. The Director will partner closely with Commercial, Clinical Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, Technical Operations, and external partners to ensure the network can reliably deliver therapies to patients while balancing service, cost, capacity, compliance, and business priorities. As a senior leader, this individual will develop planning capabilities, mentor and grow future supply chain leaders, and foster a culture of accountability, operational excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The role has direct impact on product availability, patient delivery, supply resilience, and overall business performance. Key Responsibilities Lead integrated business planning across Commercial, Clinical Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, Technical Operations, and external partner teams. Develop short-, mid-, and long-range demand, supply, inventory, and capacity plans for commercial and clinical Cell & Gene Therapy products. Translate portfolio demand into manufacturing, viral vector, drug substance, drug product, inventory, and distribution requirements. Drive scenario planning, risk assessments, and executive decision-making to support growth, launch readiness, and supply continuity. Ensure planning processes support uninterrupted supply, reliable patient delivery, and strong operational performance across the network. Ex Vivo CAR-T Planning Own planning for individualized, make-to-order CAR-T therapies across the end-to-end patient and manufacturing journey. Manage manufacturing slot allocation and capacity planning across internal and external manufacturing networks. Coordinate planning across apheresis scheduling, manufacturing execution, product release, and treatment center delivery requirements. Optimize patient flow and manufacturing throughput while maintaining Chain of Identity and Chain of Custody requirements. Lead recovery planning for manufacturing failures, patient delays, supply disruptions, and capacity constraints. Viral Vector and In Vivo Planning Lead global viral vector demand and supply planning across commercial and clinical programs. Build integrated plans that connect plasmid supply, vector manufacturing, drug substance, fill-finish, and drug product operations. Establish inventory and deployment strategies for viral vectors, drug substance, and finished products. Align vector capacity and long-term portfolio demand to support commercial growth, clinical development, and launch readiness. Support commercialization planning for In Vivo gene therapy products. Network Strategy, Risk Management, and Digital Planning Develop and execute the long-term supply chain network strategy for Cell & Gene Therapy products. Lead network assessments, capacity analyses, and supply chain design initiatives across internal manufacturing, CDMOs, warehousing, cryogenic storage, and distribution partners. Identify and mitigate risks related to critical materials, viral vector supply, manufacturing capacity, logistics providers, and external partners. Establish contingency plans and network resiliency strategies to reduce supply risk and support business continuity. Drive adoption of advanced planning tools, KPI dashboards, predictive analytics, and scenario modeling to improve planning decisions and operational performance. Team Leadership and Capability Building Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of supply chain planners, analysts, and managers. Set clear expectations, build development plans, and establish succession strategies for the planning organization. Mentor emerging leaders and create growth opportunities across the team. Build organizational capabilities in end-to-end planning, capacity management, network design, analytics, and supply chain decision-making. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and patient-centric execution. Basic Qualifications PhD and 8 years of progressive supply chain experience within biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, biologics, or advanced therapies; OR Master’s degree and 10 years of progressive supply chain experience within biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, biologics, or advanced therapies; OR Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of progressive supply chain experience within biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, biologics, or advanced therapies. Preferred Qualifications MBA, MS in Supply Chain, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline. 12 or more years of progressive supply chain experience within biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, biologics, or advanced therapies. 7 or more years of leadership experience in planning, supply chain strategy, network planning, operations, or a related function. Experience supporting commercial CAR-T, Cell Therapy, Gene Therapy, or Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products. Strong knowledge of vein-to-vein supply chains, manufacturing slot management, apheresis planning, viral vector manufacturing, cryogenic logistics, Chain of Identity, and Chain of Custody requirements. Experience supporting complex, regulated manufacturing environments. APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, or equivalent certification. Demonstrated success leading teams through growth, transformation, operational scale-up, product launches, or business process improvement. Technical Expertise Integrated Business Planning and S&OP leadership. Capacity planning, capacity modeling, and supply chain network design. Inventory optimization, scenario planning, and risk management. SAP IBP, SAP S/4HANA, Kinaxis, Oracle SCM, or equivalent planning platforms. Power BI, Tableau, SQL, advanced analytics, and KPI dashboard development. Leadership Competencies Strategic thinking and strong business judgment. Patient-centric leadership and operational accountability. Executive presence and cross-functional influence. People development, coaching, and organization building. Change leadership, financial acumen, risk management, and data-driven decision-making. Success Profile The successful candidate will build and lead an integrated, scalable planning organization that enables reliable patient delivery, strong supply continuity, efficient manufacturing utilization, and sustainable portfolio growth. This leader will be viewed as a trusted strategic partner, a strong people leader, and a driver of planning excellence across the Cell & Gene Therapy network. 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*. 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. For 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 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. 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.

Manage operational execution and cross-functional coordination for onboarding treatment centers. | Bachelor's degree plus 8+ years or Master's plus 6+ years in project management or operations, preferably in regulated healthcare or life sciences. | 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 We are seeking a Senior Manager, ATC Onboarding to drive operational execution of the Kite site authorization process, serving as the primary orchestrator across cross-functional workstreams to ensure treatment centers are launched efficiently, compliantly, and with high-quality customer experience. This high-impact role reports into the Director, ATC Onboarding, who owns onboarding strategy and operational leadership, ensuring consistent, high‑quality execution through strong planning, governance, tools, reporting, and continuous improvement. The role works closely with the Account Directors (ADs) accountable for site expansion, provides ADs with the right level of support depending on site or network needs, and delivers site onboarding execution efficiently at scale by providing clear standards, structure, and visibility cross-functionally and across site archetypes. The Senior Manager, ATC Onboarding will help ensure site onboarding is predictable, scalable, and execution‑ready, enabling faster readiness, stronger cross‑functional alignment, and continuous improvement as the organization grows. Responsibilities Drive PMO & Program Management Excellence Execute the process framework for site onboarding and ensure execution discipline across roles with onboarding responsibilities Manage integrated onboarding timelines, milestones, dependencies, and risks Orchestrate onboarding workstreams cross functionally (Quality, Medical, Patient Support, Commercial), ensuring clarity of roles, timelines, and deliverables Proactively identify issues and drive resolution through appropriate escalation pathways Ensure onboarding execution aligns with operational excellence, compliance, and readiness expectations Maintain onboarding playbooks, templates, and standard operating rhythms Organize internal status meetings, aligning site level support teams with network level hub members, streamlining communication across forums Manage Onboarding Tools, Platforms & Technology Infrastructure Maintain accuracy and continuous improvement of onboarding project management tools and platforms maintenance (e.g., Smartsheet or equivalent) Standardize tracking, documentation, and reporting artifacts Ensure data quality, adoption, and consistency across onboarding program Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve visibility through tooling enhancements Provide Leadership Reporting & Visibility Help develop and maintain program‑level dashboards and reporting across onboarding timelines, risks, and outcomes Aggregate execution data into clear, actionable insights for leadership Provide regular onboarding performance updates to the Director, ATC Onboarding and key stakeholders Highlight trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities supported by data Lead Continuous Improvement Conduct structured post‑activation check‑ins to evaluate onboarding effectiveness and inform continuous improvement initiatives Synthesize insights, themes, and opportunities; share findings with internal teams and leadership to inform continuous improvement Partner with Account Directors and the Director, ATC Onboarding, to ensure feedback is translated into action where appropriate Analyze qualitative and quantitative feedback across sites and customer archetypes Identify root causes of recurring execution challenges and partner with cross‑functional teams on improvements Embed learnings back into onboarding processes, tools, and PM standards Basic Qualifications Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience Preferred Qualifications 7–10+ years of experience in project management, PMO leadership, operations, or large‑scale cross‑functional execution Demonstrated success applying formal project management practices in complex, regulated environments (healthcare, life sciences, or similar) Strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder management skills Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, align, and drive execution across cross functional teams without direct authority PMO or program leadership experience supporting multiple concurrent initiatives Experience scaling standardized execution models across teams Strong proficiency with project management tools (Smartsheet or equivalent) Continuous improvement mindset with comfort using data to drive change Cell Therapy, specialty pharmaceutical, or site of care experience Demonstrated ability to manage multiple onboarding engagements simultaneously Customer centric mindset with strong facilitation skills Ability to operate effectively in fast paced, ambiguous environments Travel Requirements Some travel (up to ~25%) may be required The salary range for this position is: Bay Area: $169,320.00 - $219,120.00. Other US Locations: $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. For 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 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. 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. Change The World With Us Everyone at Kite is grounded by one common goal – curing cancer. Every day, we aim to establish a direct line between that purpose and our day-to-day work. We are creating Kite together, with the recognition that the best teams are built by the best people. We maintain an attitude of curiosity, and creativity with each challenge as we develop a new market for cancer therapies. We appreciate and respect one another, and most importantly, we don’t take success for granted. While we’ve come a long way to make what others viewed as impossible, possible, we know one thing is certain. Today is just the beginning.

Manage operations and administration of investigator-sponsored and collaborative studies ensuring compliance and data tracking. | Degree plus 4 to 10+ years pharmaceutical or project management experience; PMP preferred; clinical research or medical affairs experience preferred. | 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 Kite’s External Research Program (ERP) advances our enterprise portfolio through external innovation and data generation. This role will manage operations and track progress for investigator-sponsored and collaborative studies across our evolving portfolio. Key Responsibilities Manage day-to-day administration and operations for ISRs and clinical collaborative studies from concept approval to study closure: Plan the external project timeline and regularly monitor adherence, metrics, and progress throughout the study lifecycle Partner with global, regional, and local Medical Affairs teams, Translational Medicine, Safety to review protocols and research plans Work with Kite & Gilead partners to carry out budget analyses, regulatory submission support and contract negotiations Support clinical demand accuracy, clinical logistics preparation and Tech Ops readiness efforts by tracking institutional start up activities and ensuring timely progress Work with institutional contacts to reliably maintain study data in iEnvision platform to ensure single source of truth Monitor study milestones (e.g., deliverables, enrollment status, publications) and process monthly invoicing to support financial forecast accuracy Ensure effective, accurate, and timely communication to meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders Proactively identify gaps in SOP and prepare updates to ERP playbook to address gaps or reflect process improvements and changes Contribute to monthly leadership reports to illustrate the evolving ERP portfolio Communicate frequently with external institutions to assure compliance with research activities and provides direction for those institutions regarding research, contractual, and milestone compliance, recruitment, and reporting Basic Qualifications Master’s and 4+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry/project management OR Bachelor’s with 6+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry/project management OR Associate and 8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry/project management OR High School Diploma/GED and 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry/project management Preferred Qualifications Good understanding/experience in clinical and/or pre-clinical research, or experience in Clinical Research/Development, Medical Affairs Established communication, project management, problem solving, and organizational skills, including management of multiple priorities and resources while maintaining attention to detail Proactive, self-motivated, and resourceful – able to cultivate path forward in ambiguous circumstances and know when to ask for support or escalation PMP or equivalent project management qualification an advantage Experience of working in an international environment and distributed workforce an advantage Affinity for a collaborative, team-oriented environment, and approach; ability to appropriately interact within Global Medical Affairs and across diverse departments, senior management, and external customers/vendors Comfortable synthesizing information to support leadership presentations and memos Knowledge and skill with Smartsheet, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and other reporting and tracking tools · 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. For 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 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. 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. Change The World With Us Everyone at Kite is grounded by one common goal – curing cancer. Every day, we aim to establish a direct line between that purpose and our day-to-day work. We are creating Kite together, with the recognition that the best teams are built by the best people. We maintain an attitude of curiosity, and creativity with each challenge as we develop a new market for cancer therapies. We appreciate and respect one another, and most importantly, we don’t take success for granted. While we’ve come a long way to make what others viewed as impossible, possible, we know one thing is certain. Today is just the beginning.