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** This position will report into the ED, Head of Clinical Operations Compliance. In this role you will be a key member of the Kite Align team and work cross-functionally with the Clinical Development organization at Kite. Kite Align drives process and training alignment across the Kite Clinical Development organization and Gilead. You will partner closely with the Kite Research & Development Quality team and central process teams at Gilead. Key Responsibilities: • Drive the development, optimization, alignment and implementation of clinical trial processes across Kite Clinical Development • Partner with equivalent Gilead functions for development, optimization and alignment of shared clinical trial processes • Identify and Lead Process Improvement opportunities at Kite • Provide Kite Clinical Operations SME support to the Gilead PROGRESS and POM teams • Establish and maintain the training curricula for Clinical Operations (inclusive of Clinical Operations, Data Management and Clinical Logistics) and support other Clinical Development functions, as needed • Develop Onboarding plans for Clinical Operations • Support transition planning within Clinical Operations as needed • Proactively monitor compliance with Clinical Operations procedural documents and training requirements • Develop and report process and training compliance metrics • Support and participate in internal audits and regulatory authority inspections as needed • Support audit/inspection response development and CAPA implementation • Maintain awareness of changes within the industry and regulatory environment (i.e. ICH E6 (R3)) to ensure Clinical Development processes are updated as necessary • Lead and support efforts to increase compliance awareness and a culture of compliance Basic Qualifications: • Demonstrated ability to lead. • BS or BA in a relevant scientific discipline and 8+ years of experience OR RN (2 or 3 year certificate) and 8+ years of experience. • Must be able to resolve problems using national and international regulations, guidelines, and investigator interaction. • Thorough knowledge and understanding of FDA and/or EMEA Regulations, ICH Guidelines, and GCPs governing the conduct of clinical trials is required. • Functional expertise to initiate, author, or contribute to SOP development, implementation, and training. • Demonstrated understanding of end-to-end clinical trial processes. Preferred Qualifications: • Strong communication and influence skills and ability to create a clear sense of direction. • Ability to examine functional issues from a broader organizational perspective. • Ability to participate in and/or lead departmental or interdepartmental strategic initiatives under limited supervision. The salary range for this position is: $165,495.00 - $214,170.00. 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 . **For jobs in the United States:** 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 on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' (https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster) poster. NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT (http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf) YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT Kite Pharma will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law. 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. **For Current Kite Pharma Employees and Contractors:** Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday. **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.