Kite Pharma
Director- Global Program Manager
Kite Pharma, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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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. 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 The Global Program Manager (GPM) serves as a strategic partner to the Product Team Leader (PTL) and Development Lead, driving cross-functional alignment, managing timelines and risks, and enabling informed decision-making across the Product Team (PT) and Research and Development Team (RDT). This role is instrumental in shaping program strategy and execution, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the achievement of key milestones. The GPM holds primary accountability for overall program outcomes. Responsibilities
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. Maintain 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. Monitor and report on program health and key performance indicators to ensure transparency and alignment with leadership. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Lead the Program-Level PM Forum to ensure consistent operational execution across functions, aligned with the overarching Product strategy. Develop executive-ready materials to communicate program status, strategy and recommendations. Champion 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. Ready to create more tomorrows with us? Hit apply. 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. 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. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster and related notices. Kite is an equal opportunity employer. See the full text of our EEO statements in the posting. For Current Kite Pharma Employees and Contractors: Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Project Management and Information Technology
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Join to apply for the
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. 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 The Global Program Manager (GPM) serves as a strategic partner to the Product Team Leader (PTL) and Development Lead, driving cross-functional alignment, managing timelines and risks, and enabling informed decision-making across the Product Team (PT) and Research and Development Team (RDT). This role is instrumental in shaping program strategy and execution, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the achievement of key milestones. The GPM holds primary accountability for overall program outcomes. Responsibilities
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. Maintain 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. Monitor and report on program health and key performance indicators to ensure transparency and alignment with leadership. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Lead the Program-Level PM Forum to ensure consistent operational execution across functions, aligned with the overarching Product strategy. Develop executive-ready materials to communicate program status, strategy and recommendations. Champion 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. Ready to create more tomorrows with us? Hit apply. 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. 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. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster and related notices. Kite is an equal opportunity employer. See the full text of our EEO statements in the posting. For Current Kite Pharma Employees and Contractors: Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Project Management and Information Technology
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