Impactful Research Project Management Intern | Hybrid

Kite Pharma; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipends

Paid company holidays

Sick time

Job summary

Kite Pharma invites students to join as an Intern in Kite Research with a focus on project management within the Research organization. This role offers exposure to meaningful projects, professional development, and leadership presentations, with opportunities to engage in community programs and events.

Interns gain real-world experience at a leading biopharma company, working across stakeholders to deliver defined outcomes and learn about cancer therapies and fast-paced research environments.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify issues and solutions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a defined summer project within the Research organization focused on improving project management practices, operational effectiveness, or team collaboration.
• Partner with stakeholders across Research and supporting functions to gather information, understand business needs, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collect and organize processes or project information to generate actionable insights and recommendations.
• Develop project deliverables, such as reports, meeting minutes, dashboards, knowledge resources, process maps, or other solutions aligned with project objectives.
• Apply project management principles including planning, execution tracking, risk identification, and stakeholder communication.
• Showcase your work with a final presentation (PPT) near the conclusion of your internship

Skills

MS Office

Problem solving

Teamwork

Inclusion

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree

MBA

JD or PhD

Job description

Kite Pharma invites students to join as an Intern in Kite Research with a focus on project management within the Research organization. This role offers exposure to meaningful projects, professional development, and leadership presentations, with opportunities to engage in community programs and events.

Interns gain real-world experience at a leading biopharma company, working across stakeholders to deliver defined outcomes and learn about cancer therapies and fast-paced research environments.