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Intern - Clinical Development - Clinical Studies

Kite Pharma
Santa Monica, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Jan 2026
💰 $110,000/yr($38,000/yr$110,000/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

As a Kite intern you will contribute to high-impact meaningful projects that will not only further advance our company’s mission but will allow you to gain real world experience at one of the most innovative organizations in the world. You will also have opportunities to participate in special events including professional development and leadership presentations, social/network building activities and local community volunteer programs.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Tracks and prepares study-specific information utilizing databases, spreadsheets, and other tools

  • Reviews and participates in the quality assurance of data or documents

  • Arranges meeting logistics, agendas, and assists with meeting minutes

  • Interacts with other departments, as directed, to complete assigned tasks

  • Serves as back up providing verbal and written communication with study personnel

  • Assists with development of documents and standard forms

  • Showcase your work with a final presentation (PPT) near the conclusion of your internship

Basic Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years old

  • Must have a minimum GPA of 2.8

  • Authorized to work in the United States without Sponsorship now or in the future or CPT/OPT through your University.

  • Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. based university or college and enrolled in the fall semester after the completion of the internship.

  • Must be a Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in undergraduate degree program.

  • Must be able to complete a 10-12 consecutive week internship between May and August

  • Must be able to relocate if necessary and work at the designated site for the duration of the internship

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, epidemiology, biotechnology, or other related disciplines

  • Experience and/or interest in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or health-care industry

  • Knowledge and understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory policies

  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite

  • Ability to identify issues and seek solutions

  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

  • Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity in the workplace

  • Efficient, organized, and able to handle short timelines in a fast-paced environment

Gilead Core Values:

  • Integrity (Doing What’s Right)

  • Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)

  • Teamwork (Working Together)

  • Excellence (Being Your Best)

  • Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)

The expected hourly range for this position is $19.00 - $55.00.

Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including education level and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary.

Benefits include paid company holidays, sick time, and housing stipends for eligible employees.


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 Mo

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