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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.

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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

Kite Pharma, a Gilead company, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel cancer immunotherapy products designed to harness the power of a patient's own immune system to selectively target and kill cancer cells. Our core technology involves the genetic engineering of T cells, or white blood cells, to express either chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) or T cell receptors (TCRs) for the treatment of advanced hematological and solid malignancies. We are on a rapid growth trajectory and have a highly energized and accomplished team.

We are in search of a Manager, Statistical Programming to join our team! Statistical Programming- Analysis Programming: Statistical programmers work collaboratively with internal colleagues and external vendors to ensure the efficient, high-quality production of analysis datasets and statistical outputs for study reports and integrated summaries in support of Gilead's regulatory, scientific and business objectives.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Works collaboratively with Clinical Development staff to meet project deliverables and timelines for statistical data analysis and reporting. Serves as project leader

• Generates or oversees the production of programming deliverables (e.g., tables, listings) for study reports and integrated summaries. Successfully interacts within Biometrics, with Clinical Development and Regulatory Affairs groups on a frequent basis

• Actively share experience and discuss possible process enhancements at programming meetings

• Recommends potential trainings

• Ensures programming and corresponding documentation is completed in a manner that is consistent with departmental procedures

• Responsible for all programming activities within a therapeutic project or equivalent

• Implements strategic initiatives

• Able to lead and manage multiple concurrent projects

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills

• Thorough understanding of clinical trials design and reporting process, as well as regulatory reporting requirements including electronic data submissions

• Ability to resolve study related issues and conflicts within a therapeutic project

• Can create buy-in and support and has the ability to negotiate timelines

• Interacts within Clinical Data Science, with Clinical Development and Regulatory Affairs groups on a frequent basis

• Participates in SMT (Study Management Team) meeting as a representative of Programming group

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and Six Years' Experience

  OR

  Masters' Degree and Four Years' Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Biostatistics/Computer Science or equivalent

• 6+ years of pharmaceutical/CRO experience

• Prior experience in oncology, hematology, and cell therapy is strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of long term follow up trial knowledge strongly preferred

• Hands-on experience in pivotal studies and/or regulatory submissions (NDA, BLA, MAA, etc.)

• In-depth understanding of clinical programming and/or statistical programming processes and standards

• In-depth understanding of regulatory requirements relevant to statistical programming (e.g. GCP, ICH)

• Extensive experience with statistical programming using the SAS software including development and use of SAS Macros

• Advanced knowledge in CDISC standards (CDASH, SDTM, ADaM)

• Proven experience in leading programming activities

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem solving, and analytical skills

People Leader Accountabilities:

• Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.

• Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.

• Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem

The salary range for this position is: $133,195.00 - $172,370.00. 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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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 contactApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance.

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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.

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