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
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated data scientist to develop and deploy data analytics and infrastructure solutions that enhance process performance, product manufacturability, and scalability for cell therapy development. This role bridges method development and IT, integrating data pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and automation to streamline workflows. The ideal candidate will leverage data engineering, visualization tools, and cloud computing to build scalable analytics platforms, enabling real-time insights into manufacturing processes. They will also establish and document data workflows, ensuring seamless integration, analysis, and visualization across platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and deploy data pipelines, dashboards, and cloud infrastructure to automate lab processes and enhance data accessibility
Design data workflows for analysis, visualization, and predictive modeling across flow cytometry and molecular biology platforms
Assess and implement new data analytics and business intelligence tools to drive continuous process improvements
Lead cross-functional collaborations, compiling specialized reports and data visualizations using scientific and business reporting applications
Author, review, and edit technical documents, including SOPs and reports, detailing data analytics workflows
Qualifications
BS with 5 years or MS with 3 years of relevant experience in data science, computational biology, or related fields
Strong background in data engineering, cloud computing, and automation
Experience in database development (SQL, MongoDB) and visualization tools (RShiny, Plotly Dash)
Expertise in analyzing next-generation sequencing, microarray, qPCR datasets, with knowledge of scRNAseq, CITEseq, TCRseq
Proficiency in statistical software (JMP, SPSS, SAS) and programming languages (R, Python)
Familiarity with AI/ML algorithms, cloud environments (AWS, S3 buckets), and data science infrastructure (Databricks, H2O.ai)
Knowledge of GxP and GMP, lab instrument automation, and IT infrastructure development is a plus
Strong communication, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with minimal direction
The salary range for this position is: $115,260.00 - $149,160.00. 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 include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.
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 . Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at www.twitter.com/kitepharma .
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Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.
Kite Pharma provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.
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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.
