Senior Labeling Operations Manager (Hybrid)

Kite Pharma, Inc.; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kite Pharma, Inc. in Santa Monica, CA is seeking a Manager, Labeling Operations to lead commercial labeling projects from initiation to implementation.

You will coordinate labeling activities across Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Packaging Engineering, and external vendors to ensure on-time delivery. The role requires strong project management, cross-functional collaboration, and deep knowledge of GMP labeling regulations and artwork workflows.

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.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements and pharmaceutical labeling regulations.

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

Regulatory labeling knowledge

GMP knowledge

Packaging/artwork understanding

Documentation control

Communication skills

Education

BS/BA in related field

MS in related field

Tools

Veeva Vault

GPLM

SmartSheet

Job description

Kite Pharma, Inc. in Santa Monica, CA is seeking a Manager, Labeling Operations to lead commercial labeling projects from initiation to implementation.

You will coordinate labeling activities across Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Packaging Engineering, and external vendors to ensure on-time delivery. The role requires strong project management, cross-functional collaboration, and deep knowledge of GMP labeling regulations and artwork workflows.