Sr Project Mgmt Assoc

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):

 

• Support project managers/senior project managers in managing one or more project teams.

• Maintains the master project timelines and schedule for assigned activities.

• Assists Project Managers in the development and execution of project plans, timelines, and budgets

• May recommend solutions for delays to minimize impact.

• May write minutes for sub-team and working group meetings.

• Tracks and reports on status of tasks and action items.

• Provides feedback to appropriate team members

• Generates periodic project team and sub-team updates and assists with preparation of formal presentations as required.

• May chair sub-team or working group meetings as requested.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes and tools.

• Support strategic planning and development of departmental goals/objectives

• Assist with inspection readiness and audit preparation

• Perform other duties as assigned
   

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree and 3+ years’ experience in a program/project management role OR

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years’ experience in a program/project management role OR

• High School Degree and 9+ years’ experience in a program/project management role.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• High School Degree and 9+ years’ experience in a program/project management role.

• Experience in a pharmaceutical setting

• PMP preferred

• Strong financial acumen

• Experience in computer systems and risk management processes a plus

• Experience with direct US and international health authority inspections a plus

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint. 

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential in this collaborative work environment

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and demonstrate organizational, prioritization, and time management proficiencies

• Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities

 

The salary range for this position is: $123,930.00 - $160,380.00. 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, lo