Gilead Sciences
Sr Manager, Project Management
Gilead Sciences, Santa Monica, California, United States, 90403
Sr. Manager Business Strategy & Operations
Kite is seeking a highly motivated individual to join us as Sr. Manager Business Strategy & Operations, located at our Santa Monica, California location. In this role you will support the Quality function reporting to the Global Head of Quality Strategy & Operations, working cross functionally with Finance, HR, and other departments within Technical Operations supporting our efforts in this exciting new area of cancer immunotherapy. Business Strategy & Operations provides various types of support to the Global Quality functions Project, Resource, and Portfolio Management, Operational Excellence, Business Continuity Management, Risk Management, Knowledge Management, Communications. As a member of the department, besides having a core area of expertise as a Project Manager, you will also be able to learn and contribute in other areas to bring benefit to the site. Responsibilities: This position will also play a critical role in the execution of the Kite quality project portfolio. In order to provide project management support for projects in the global portfolio, the following capabilities are expected: Project Leadership & Execution
Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of global quality initiatives. Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations. Monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with quality leaders, operations, finance, and compliance teams. Facilitate regular project updates, steering committee meetings, and executive reporting.
Process Improvement & Standardization
Drive harmonization of quality processes and systems across geographies. Identify opportunities for efficiency, automation, and innovation in quality operations.
Change Management
Support adoption of new tools, processes, and behaviors through structured change management. Develop communication and training plans to ensure successful implementation.
Performance Measurement
Define and track KPIs related to project success, quality impact, and operational outcomes. Use data-driven insights to inform decisions and continuous improvement.
Basic Qualifications: PHD/PharmD and 2+ years of relevant experience in portfolio management OR Master's Degree and 6+ years of relevant experience in portfolio management OR Bachelors and 8+ years of relevant experience in portfolio management OR High School Diploma and 12+ years of relevant experience in portfolio management Preferred Qualifications: Experience in pharma/biotech and/or cell therapy manufacturing is a plus Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook and visualization tools (e.g. Smartsheet, SpotFire, Tableau, Power BI, Onepager, and Plansiware); MS Project experience a plus Ability to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders, facilitate discussions, influence effectively and develop relationships; problem solve, drive efforts and projects and delegate appropriate tasks to collaborators and follow-up as needed to meet deadlines Self-motivated, proactive and responsive, highly organized, results-oriented and attentive to detail Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects Does this sound like you? If so, apply today!
Kite is seeking a highly motivated individual to join us as Sr. Manager Business Strategy & Operations, located at our Santa Monica, California location. In this role you will support the Quality function reporting to the Global Head of Quality Strategy & Operations, working cross functionally with Finance, HR, and other departments within Technical Operations supporting our efforts in this exciting new area of cancer immunotherapy. Business Strategy & Operations provides various types of support to the Global Quality functions Project, Resource, and Portfolio Management, Operational Excellence, Business Continuity Management, Risk Management, Knowledge Management, Communications. As a member of the department, besides having a core area of expertise as a Project Manager, you will also be able to learn and contribute in other areas to bring benefit to the site. Responsibilities: This position will also play a critical role in the execution of the Kite quality project portfolio. In order to provide project management support for projects in the global portfolio, the following capabilities are expected: Project Leadership & Execution
Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of global quality initiatives. Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations. Monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with quality leaders, operations, finance, and compliance teams. Facilitate regular project updates, steering committee meetings, and executive reporting.
Process Improvement & Standardization
Drive harmonization of quality processes and systems across geographies. Identify opportunities for efficiency, automation, and innovation in quality operations.
Change Management
Support adoption of new tools, processes, and behaviors through structured change management. Develop communication and training plans to ensure successful implementation.
Performance Measurement
Define and track KPIs related to project success, quality impact, and operational outcomes. Use data-driven insights to inform decisions and continuous improvement.
Basic Qualifications: PHD/PharmD and 2+ years of relevant experience in portfolio management OR Master's Degree and 6+ years of relevant experience in portfolio management OR Bachelors and 8+ years of relevant experience in portfolio management OR High School Diploma and 12+ years of relevant experience in portfolio management Preferred Qualifications: Experience in pharma/biotech and/or cell therapy manufacturing is a plus Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook and visualization tools (e.g. Smartsheet, SpotFire, Tableau, Power BI, Onepager, and Plansiware); MS Project experience a plus Ability to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders, facilitate discussions, influence effectively and develop relationships; problem solve, drive efforts and projects and delegate appropriate tasks to collaborators and follow-up as needed to meet deadlines Self-motivated, proactive and responsive, highly organized, results-oriented and attentive to detail Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects Does this sound like you? If so, apply today!