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.
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Job Description
Executive Director, Global Supply Chain, Head of Planning
Everyone at Kite is grounded by one common goal - curing cancer. Every single day, we seek to establish a direct line between that purpose and our day-to-day work. Join us in our mission!
We are looking for an Executive Director of Global Supply Chain, Head of Planning reporting to the Vice President of Global Supply Chain. As the Executive Director you will serve both as a senior leader on the Global Supply Chain Leadership team and as well as a key thought partner to the VP of Global Supply Chain immersed in both the strategic and operational elements critical to achieving the strategic objectives of Kite's best in class CAR-T Global Supply Chain organization, Kite Technical Operations, and Kite's mission to serve cancer patients. This includes leading a team tasked with providing critical business support for End-to-End Planning of the Supply Chain organization enabling Lifecycle Management of Kite's pipeline and commercial products, Network and Raw Materials Planning and Packaging & Labeling. The Incumbent will also work cross-functionally across other Technical Operations functions, Commercial and Clinical Business partners, and serve as a member of the Manufacturing Leadership Team.
Responsibilities include:
Responsible for leading all End-to-End Clinical and Commercial Supply Planning for Finished Product and Critical Input/Raw Materials Planning including internal and external Viral Vector Supply.
Partners with Commercial, Clinical, Process Development on demand forecast and supply plans for non-patient demand, clinical & commercial Vector and finished product.
Responsible for all ES&OP/S&OE governance and processes, projecting forward-looking inventory positions and financial implications to deliver target customer service levels, total costs and inventory health for Kite Manufacturing Network and C-level executives.
Responsible for all Clinical, Commercial Launch, Product Variation Management, Packaging & Labeling operations. Serves as advocate to shape CMC strategy and product decisions, deliver TechOps readiness for clinical trials and commercial launches, manages E2E process for labeling and packaging compliance with regional and global regulations.
Represents Global Supply Chain as a member of the Global Manufacturing Leadership Team/ CMC-TC seeking risk mitigation strategies across Supply Chain to ensure continuous patient supply.
Basic Qualifications:
PhD degree with 12+ years of experience within cGMP Supply Chain and/or Operations in a biopharmaceutical, cell therapy, or other highly regulated industry OR
MA / MS degree with 12+ years of experience within cGMP Supply Chain and/or Operations in a biopharmaceutical, cell therapy, or other highly regulated industry OR
BS / BA degree with 14+ years of experience within cGMP Supply Chain and/or Operations in a biopharmaceutical, cell therapy, or other highly regulated industry OR
High School Degree with 18+ years of experience within cGMP Supply Chain and/or Operations in a biopharmaceutical, cell therapy, or other highly regulated industry
Strong track record of clinical/lifecycle management and commercial planning in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry
Preferred Qualifications:
Proven track record in strategic work in collaboration with Manufacturing organizations across a variety of settings and topics in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry
Strong experience in program and operational management including communicating across the organization to align on shared goals, identifying options and facilitating decisions to enable programs to move forward, resourcing and managing teams to meet goals and deliverables
Proven ability to effectively manage complex and ambiguous projects, influence stakeholders without direct authority, effectively network across the organization and communicate with executives/senior leaders all within a very dynamic, fast paced environment
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, influencing and leadership skills will be essential
Ability to effectively communicate cross-functionally with all levels of management through exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Exemplifies a Lean/continuous improvement mindset to drives tangible operational improvements
Experience with data analytics development lifecycle and methodology to ensure strong, accurate, and reliable analytical tools and dashboards
Strong people leader with an excellent ability to motivate, coach, develop and recruit others under their direct or indirect management
Highest level of integrity and management of confidential information
Be comfortable and efficient in a demanding, fast-paced, dynamic, often fluid environment.
Passion for Kite's mission and deep desire to have a meaningful impact on patient lives
The salary range for this position is: $255,425.00 - $330,550.00. 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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Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.
