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Director - Global Program Manager
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Kite Pharma
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.
Job Description
Drive alignment across program interdependencies and portfolio-level goals.
Partner with PTL and Development Lead to shape and execute program strategy.
Lead goal setting, progress tracking, and outcome communication across teams and stakeholders.
Ensure data accuracy and timeline integrity within enterprise portfolio and timeline systems.
Responsible for maintaining accurate and current program information across online systems and dashboards.
Elevate and track risks, ensuring mitigation plans are in place.
Prepare teams for governance engagements (Portfolio Committee, Development Review Committee), ensuring readiness and alignment.
Lead bi-annual operating plan processes, ensuring accurate cost forecasting.
Collaborate with finance, operations, and functional leads to manage budgets and resources.
Facilitate effective communication and decision-making across cross-functional teams.
Monitors and reports on program health and key performance indicators to ensure transparency and alignment with leadership.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Leads the Program-Level PM Forum to ensure consistent operational execution across functions, aligned with the overarching Product strategy.
Develops executive-ready materials to communicate program status, strategy and recommendations.
Champion of the standardization of PM best practices, tools, and processes.
May support Business Development assessments and strategic initiatives.
Basic Requirements
PhD/Pharm D degree in a related scientific discipline and 8+ years of pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience in project management OR
MA/MS/MBA Degree and 10+ years of pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience in project management OR
BA/BS Degree and at least 12+ years of pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience in project management OR
HS Diploma and 14+ years of pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience in project management.
Preferred Qualifications
10+ years of deep functional expertise in at least one domain: Research, Development, or Commercialization.
Strong foundation in project management principles; PMP or equivalent certification.
Extensive experience in project management within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
Solid understanding of the drug development lifecycle, from preclinical through post-marketing stages.
Oncology and cell therapy experience strongly preferred.
Proven ability to influence without direct authority and foster strong cross-functional collaboration.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable insights.
Strategic problem-solver with a demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity.
Self-motivated, adaptable, and effective in fast-paced, evolving environments.
Experience with Planisware or similar enterprise project portfolio management tools preferred.
Salary Information The salary range for this position is: Bay Area: $226,185.00 - $292,710.00. Other US Locations: $205,615.00 - $266,090.00. 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 Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. For additional benefits information, visit: https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
Equal Employment Opportunity 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 upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status and other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws.
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Director - Global Program Manager
role at
Kite Pharma
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.
Job Description
Drive alignment across program interdependencies and portfolio-level goals.
Partner with PTL and Development Lead to shape and execute program strategy.
Lead goal setting, progress tracking, and outcome communication across teams and stakeholders.
Ensure data accuracy and timeline integrity within enterprise portfolio and timeline systems.
Responsible for maintaining accurate and current program information across online systems and dashboards.
Elevate and track risks, ensuring mitigation plans are in place.
Prepare teams for governance engagements (Portfolio Committee, Development Review Committee), ensuring readiness and alignment.
Lead bi-annual operating plan processes, ensuring accurate cost forecasting.
Collaborate with finance, operations, and functional leads to manage budgets and resources.
Facilitate effective communication and decision-making across cross-functional teams.
Monitors and reports on program health and key performance indicators to ensure transparency and alignment with leadership.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Leads the Program-Level PM Forum to ensure consistent operational execution across functions, aligned with the overarching Product strategy.
Develops executive-ready materials to communicate program status, strategy and recommendations.
Champion of the standardization of PM best practices, tools, and processes.
May support Business Development assessments and strategic initiatives.
Basic Requirements
PhD/Pharm D degree in a related scientific discipline and 8+ years of pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience in project management OR
MA/MS/MBA Degree and 10+ years of pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience in project management OR
BA/BS Degree and at least 12+ years of pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience in project management OR
HS Diploma and 14+ years of pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience in project management.
Preferred Qualifications
10+ years of deep functional expertise in at least one domain: Research, Development, or Commercialization.
Strong foundation in project management principles; PMP or equivalent certification.
Extensive experience in project management within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
Solid understanding of the drug development lifecycle, from preclinical through post-marketing stages.
Oncology and cell therapy experience strongly preferred.
Proven ability to influence without direct authority and foster strong cross-functional collaboration.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable insights.
Strategic problem-solver with a demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity.
Self-motivated, adaptable, and effective in fast-paced, evolving environments.
Experience with Planisware or similar enterprise project portfolio management tools preferred.
Salary Information The salary range for this position is: Bay Area: $226,185.00 - $292,710.00. Other US Locations: $205,615.00 - $266,090.00. 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 Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. For additional benefits information, visit: https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
Equal Employment Opportunity 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 upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status and other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws.
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