Kite Pharma · 1 day ago
Associate Director, Project Management
Santa Monica, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$178K/yr - $230K/yr
6+ years expKite Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative cancer immunotherapies. The Associate Director of Project Management will lead the development of annual Tech Ops goals, oversee key portfolio management initiatives, and report on Tech Ops KPIs to senior stakeholders.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalOncologyTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Lead the development of annual Tech Ops goals in close partnership with the Tech Ops Leadership Team
Develop an extensive approach in compiling progress on Tech Ops goals, including report-outs to senior stakeholders on key insights
Lead the PPM Center of Excellence to support the development and deployment of key portfolio management initiatives (i.e.., resource planning, project intake process)
Oversee and report out on Tech Ops KPIs for Quarterly Business Reviews
Lead monthly TechOps KPI dashboard preparation and reporting to TOLT
Lead assigned department initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Doctorate and 2+ years of relevant experience OR
Master's and 6+ years of relevant experience OR
Bachelor's and 8+ years of relevant experience
Preferred
Knowledgeable with cGMP manufacturing as well as regulatory regulations and requirements for pharmaceuticals and/or devices
Able to express ideas and present information effectively within teams, functions, and with external partners
Excellent financial acumen
Demonstrated problem-solving and technology skills, including proficiency in project planning instruments, content management instruments, and Microsoft Office Suite – thorough Excel, spreadsheet acumen
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential
Excellent organizational skills and ability to review and update processes or procedures
Experience in strategic planning
Ability to communicate and work independently with scientific/technical personnel
Proficient in preparing and delivering presentations for senior stakeholders
Must be able to work on multiple assignments simultaneously and demonstrate organizational, prioritization, and time management proficiencies
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Company
Kite Pharma
Kite Pharma is a biotechnology company that designs and develops immune-based therapies to treat cancer indications.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (38)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$335.38MKey Investors
Alta Partners
2017-08-28Acquired
2015-12-10Post Ipo Equity· $250.12M
2014-06-20IPO
Leadership Team
Mark Jurgens
Vice President, Global Head of Evidence Generation & Strategic Collaborations
Craig Vermeyen
Director, Packaging and Labeling
Recent News
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2025-12-29
2025-12-07
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