Manager, Labeling Operations

Kite Pharma; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus

Stock-based long-term incentives

Paid time off

Benefits package

Job summary

Kite Pharma, headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, seeks an experienced labeling project lead to drive commercial pharmaceutical labeling initiatives. You will coordinate activities across Regulatory Affairs, QA, Supply Chain, and external vendors to ensure on-time labeling implementation in a regulated environment.

The role requires BS/BA with 6+ years or MS with 4+ years in labeling, strong project management, and knowledge of GMP and labeling systems.

Qualifications

• BS/BA with 6+ years in labeling or MS with 4+ years.
• Experience with labeling workflows and artwork approvals.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial pharmaceutical labeling projects from initiation through implementation.
• Coordinate labeling activities across Regulatory Affairs, QA, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Packaging Engineering, and external vendors.
• Lead artwork development, review, approval, and implementation activities.
• Manage project timelines, risks, priorities, and deliverables to ensure on-time execution.
• Review and approve artwork proofs, printer proofs, and packaging components for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain labeling documentation, specifications, change controls, and related controlled records.
• Identify and resolve labeling, artwork, and implementation issues.
• Support labeling systems, workflows, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

GMP knowledge

Labeling/packaging understanding

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

BS/BA in a relevant field

MS in a relevant field

Tools

Veeva Vault

GPLM

SmartSheet

Job description

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

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial pharmaceutical labeling projects from initiation through implementation.
• Coordinate labeling activities across Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Packaging Engineering, and external vendors.
• Lead artwork development, review, approval, and implementation activities.
• Manage project timelines, risks, priorities, and deliverables to ensure on-time execution.
• Review and approve artwork proofs, printer proofs, and packaging components for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain labeling documentation, specifications, change controls, and related controlled records.
• Identify and resolve labeling, artwork, and implementation issues.
• Support labeling systems, workflows, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• BS/BA with 6+ years of relevant experience, or MS with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Direct experience managing commercial pharmaceutical labeling projects.
• Experience with artwork development, artwork approval workflows, and labeling implementation.
• Experience reviewing printer proofs and packaging artwork.
• Strong understanding of commercial printing, packaging, and artwork production processes.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements and pharmaceutical labeling regulations.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with document management, change control, and labeling systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting biologics, cell therapy, or specialty pharmaceutical products.
• Experience with Veeva Vault, GPLM, SmartSheet, or similar systems.
• PMP certification or formal project management training.
• Background in graphic arts, print production, packaging, or artwork management.
• Experience supporting global labeling operations.

The salary range for this position is: $123,930.00 - $160,380.00. 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*.

• 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.

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 [e-mail] for assistance.

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