**For Current Kite Pharma Employees and Contractors:** Please log onto your Internal Career Site (https://www.myworkday.com/gilead/d/inst/13102!CK5mGhIKBggDEMenAhIICgYI1A0QtgI~/cacheable-task/2997$2151.htmld#backheader=true) to apply for this job. 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** 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 seeking a **Director, Business Strategy & Operations** , for the Global Quality team at Kite, reporting to the Vice President, Quality. This is a Santa Monica based role. The incumbent will serve as a key business partner to the VP and be immersed in strategic and operational elements as well as take a lead role in driving large projects while providing insight to organizational strategy and direction globally. This is a dynamic leader with excellent experience in strategic thought partnership across a variety of settings and topics in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry. They must have the demonstrated ability to effectively manage sophisticated and ambiguous projects, guide stakeholders without authority, effectively network across the organization, and partner with stakeholders in an exciting, nimble environment. **Responsibilities:** Serve as chief project and business manager for Global Quality Leadership Team (GQLT) activities, including planning and leading all aspects of our business planning and functional review processes. Specific activities include but are not limited to: + Targeted focus on catalyzing business results and strategic initiatives through operational rigor, collaboration, and cross functional/leadership alignment + Identify areas within the business to cultivate performance and efficiency improvements to unlock productivity and accelerate follow through, supporting project management of these initiatives. + Analyze existing data and industry best practices to ensure programs, processes, and initiatives are meaningful and aligned to the overall business strategy. + Strengthen the development of functional goals and manage/track department deliverables aligned to those goals. + Lead financial and resource planning process (headcount, expenses, etc.) + Develop and maintain detailed work plans on key initiatives which include identification of project tasks, clear milestones, and assignments of work project responsibilities, schedules, plans, resources, budget, and status reports. Oversee meeting, communication, and event design for the VP and the broader GQLT. Activities include: + Collaborate across internal functions to manage employee, customer, partner, and other appearances including prioritization of internal and external events based on impact and strategic goals. + Work closely with Public Affairs and Human Resources on communications strategy and preparation/content for impactful presentations. Examples of deliverables: QBR/business updates, Board updates, leadership meetings, project/initiative presentations, customer meetings, keynotes, All-Hands presentations In partnership with GQLT and HR, oversee and nurture global culture, talent development, and staff engagement strategies for the Kite Quality organization. **Basic Qualifications:** + Advanced scientific degree (i.e., MD, PharmD, PhD) and 8+ years’ experience in Program, Stakeholder and Project Management OR + Master’s Degree and 10+ years’ experience in Program, Stakeholder and Project Management OR + Bachelor’s Degree and 12+ years’ experience in Program, Stakeholder and Project Management OR + High School Degree and 16+ years’ experience in Program, Stakeholder and Project Management 5+ years of Staff Direction experience **Preferred Qualifications:** + Exposure to global Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology markets with an understanding of Quality systems and procedures is highly desirable. + Highly resourceful and strategic thinker with deep emotional intelligence, operational rigor, and project management capabilities + Excellent leadership and communication skills across functions and stakeholders’ teams. Comfort in business and technical discussions. + Depth of understanding of the function’s financials and ability to see opportunities for growth and returning shareholder value. + Experience driving large initiatives is required, including framing the problem and conducting research / analysis to develop and strengthen the business and operational plans through effective implementation. + Self-starter who thrives in a forward-thinking, collaborative, and pioneering high-growth environment. + Ability to travel up to 15% Are you interested in formulating and implementing strategies in support of accessing more patients with life-saving cell therapies while maximizing shareholder value? Come join us in our mission to cure cancer! \#LI-ML1 \#IND123 The salary range for this position is: $205,615.00 - $266,090.00. 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. 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Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team. Gilead 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 log onto your Internal Career Site (https://www.myworkday.com/gilead/d/inst/13102!CK5mGhIKBggDEMenAhIICgYI1A0QtgI~/cacheable-task/2997$2151.htmld#backheader=true) to apply for this job. **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.