Global MSAT & Process Development Strategy Director

Kite Pharma

Santa Monica (CA)

On-site

USD 206,000 - 266,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Kite Pharma, based in Santa Monica, CA, seeks a senior MSAT/Process Development leader to shape technical strategy and drive critical improvements across MSAT and PD. You will coordinate with manufacturing sites, global stakeholders, and leadership to align objectives and optimize processes.

Applicants should bring a PhD or equivalent with extensive cross-functional leadership experience, and a track record in cell therapy or biologics process development, with strong communication skills for

Qualifications

PhD in biological or chemical engineering, biotechnology, life sciences, or a related discipline with 2+ years of relevant biotech/pharma industry experience; or Master’s with 8+ years; or Bachelor’s with 10+ years. Experience in process development, manufacturing sciences, or related functions.
Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed organization.
Strong knowledge of cell therapy, biologics, or advanced-therapy process development and commercial manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Lead in developing technical strategy involving MSAT and Process Development (PD).
Facilitate creation and drive short-, mid-, and long-term technical strategy and goals for GMSAT and PDe-nMSAT including the GMSAT Network Pillar Teams.
Act as interface between Manufacturing sites, Network MSAT, and PD organizations; work with global stakeholders to improve processes and workflows.
Drive technical initiatives across GMSAT and PD; align GMSAT/Network organizations; lead governance and KPI initiatives.