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Manager, Biostatistics

Kite Pharma
Foster City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Jun 2026
💰 $189,640/yr($146,540/yr$189,640/yr)

About the role

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

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

  • Provide statistical guidance and support for drug development programs and safety surveillance, including the design of translational development plans, studies, and analyses requiring advanced methodologies.

  • Develop and review statistical analysis plans, including derived variable definitions, analysis dataset structure, statistical methods, and templates for tables, figures, and listings for clinical study and PK/PD reports; author technical reports and publications; and ensure timely delivery of topline study results.

  • Provide statistical input to marketing applications (NDA/BLA) submitted to the FDA, EMA, and other global regulatory agencies.

  • Collaborate closely with scientists and clinicians to design and execute analyses for a range of clinical trial endpoints.

  • Advise research and translational teams on statistical, machine learning, and bioinformatics methodologies, including program and study design, clinical and biomarker data analysis, and multivariable predictive modeling.

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with external vendors and cross-functional project teams.

  • Monitor project progress, ensure appropriate resource allocation, oversee vendors for assigned programs, and provide quality review of vendor deliverables.

 

Requirements:

  • PhD in biostatistics, statistics, bioinformatics, or a related field, at least 2 years of relevant experience in a related discipline.

  • MS in biostatistics, statistics, bioinformatics, or a related field, with at least 4 years

  • BS with 6 years of relevant experience in a related discipline.

  • Strong knowledge of clinical trial design, drug development and regulatory principles, and exploratory analyses supporting publication in immuno-oncology.

  • Demonstrated expertise in statistical and bioinformatics methodologies, with a solid understanding of industry practices in drug development.

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, including the ability to explain advanced statistical methods clearly and interpret results effectively.

  • Strong proficiency in SAS and/or R.


 

The salary range for this position is: $146,540.00 - $189,640.00. 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

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