QA Specialist II

1110 Kite Pharma, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Discretionary annual bonus

Stock-based long-term incentives

Paid time off

Benefits package

Job summary

Kite Pharma, Inc. is seeking a QA professional to review batch documentation and ensure product release in a GMP environment.

You will supervise disposition, CAPAs, deviations, and changes, while maintaining quality metrics and cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Technical Operations. The role requires 3–4 years in regulated pharma/biotech, knowledge of cGMP and FDA requirements, and proficiency with electronic systems like Veeva Vault and SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field.
• 3–4 years in regulated pharma/biotech/GMP environment.
• Knowledge of cGMP, FDA requirements, quality systems.
• Experience reviewing GMP docs: batch records, deviations, CAPAs, change controls.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify compliance risks.
• Data-driven decision making with procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Effective written and verbal communication across Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Review batch-related documentation and resolve issues to release product.
• Perform comprehensive quality review of batches for disposition.
• Ensure process control measures are in place and followed in production.
• Initiate, investigate, and resolve product-related Deviations and CAPAs.
• Generate and update procedures, forms and other documents.
• Provide QA oversight for training, warehouse/inventory, redose, and new product introductions.
• Represent Disposition or QA Ops at plant and multi-site meetings.
• Maintain metrics related to product disposition for management review.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Data-driven decisions

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related

Tools

Veeva Vault

MES

SAP

Electronic batch records

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 REQUIREMENTS

• Review batch-related documentation and ensure resolution of issues to release product.
• Perform comprehensive quality review of batches for disposition.
• Ensure process control measures are in place and followed in product manufacturing.
• Ensure all product-related Deviations are initiated, investigated and resolved.
• Ensure that associated CAPAs are initiated and resolved, as needed.
• Generate and update procedures, forms and other documents.
• As assigned, manage and provide QA oversight for other processes, including training, warehouse /inventory, redose, new product introductions, etc.
• Maintain production (finite ), disposition, and team schedules Represent Disposition or QA Ops at plant and multi-site scheduling meetings.
• Provide QA representation at multi-site disposition meetings
• Provide QA representation on projects and at team meetings
• Maintain metrics related to product disposition in support of the Management Review and for continuous improvement.
• Support and participate in inspections and audits.
• Additional duties as assigned. These duties can be delegated to designated deputies of a satisfactory qualification level as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in a regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cell therapy, medical device, or GMP manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of cGMP regulations, FDA requirements, and applicable quality systems.
• Experience reviewing and approving GMP documentation, including batch records, deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and investigations.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify compliance risks and quality concerns.
• Demonstrated ability to make quality decisions based on data, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact across Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Technical Operations.
• Proficiency in electronic quality management systems, document management systems, and Microsoft Office applications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-3 years of QA Operations, batch disposition, product release, or manufacturing quality experience in biotechnology, cell therapy, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience performing lot disposition and product release activities in a GMP environment.
• Knowledge of cell therapy manufacturing processes and associated quality requirements.
• Experience with electronic batch records, Veeva Vault, MES, SAP, or similar quality/manufacturing systems.
• Strong understanding of deviation management, risk assessments, change control, and data integrity principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining compliance.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive quality-focused decision making.

The salary range for this position is: $92,820.00 - $120,120.00.

Benefits

• Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.
• 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.
• 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.

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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.