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:_ **Resource Management & Reporting:** + Support Director of Business Strategy & Operations, extracting and analyzing resource data provided to Kite leadership and project teams + Review demand forecasts with cross-functional teams and project managers to gather accurate demand inputs + Ensure all data remains consistent and standardized for accurate reporting. + Accountable for maintaining centralized Sharepoint sites, team mailboxes, and Planisware related training documents + Act as the point of contact for planning and resource reporting tool related issues, updates, and enhancements. **Clinical Trial Planning:** + Partnering closely with Project Managers to ensure clinical trial plans have accurate information, assist in scenario-based planning models in Planisware and milestones, deliverables, and dependencies are aligned across study teams. + Maintain Kite’s planning environment. + alignment of standardized project milestone activities across asset, product, and clinical plans + update project templates and styles. + Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) for Planisware releases and provide training for current and new Planisware users. **Basic Qualifications:** + A BS/BA degree in nursing, science or health related field required with 8+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical drug development OR + A MS/MA degree in nursing, science or health related field required with 6+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical drug development OR + A Ph.D. degree in nursing, science or health related field required with 0+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical drug development OR **Preferred Qualifications:** + Deep knowledge of the end-to-end pharmaceutical R&D process, including preclinical through post-marketing. (Cell therapy/Oncology preferred) + 5+ years of experience in resource management and reporting . 3+years of experience with clinical trial planning and scenario planning. (using Planisware a plus). + Cross-functional resource allocation and demand forecasting + Portfolio and resource capacity and demand reporting + Experience supporting cross-functional resource demand with the ability to consolidate, translate and provide resource analyses and portfolio data to leadership and project teams + Stakeholder communication + Risk assessment & mitigation + Capable of assessing and updating detailed project timelines in meetings to guide and align study team members + Adept at optimizing resource utilization, driving operational efficiencies, and aligning strategic priorities with project execution. + Ability to prioritize and execute tasks both as an individual contributor and in a team-based setting + Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work on several complex projects while exercising critical thinking with minimal supervision + Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, and organizational skills are essential in this collaborative work environment + Demonstrates leadership skills, self-motivated, and comfortable in a fast-paced dynamic company environment with the ability to adjust workload based upon changing priorities + Strong computer skills, proficient using MS Office suite (outlook, word, excel, power point, teams), Sharepoint and other organization tools + Technical experience using Planisware, OnePager, Spotfire, Tableau, Power Bi and/or other business intelligence tools The salary range for this position is: Other US Locations: $143,225.00 - $185,350.00. Bay Area: $157,590.00 - $203,940.00. 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 . **For jobs in the United States:** 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 contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' (https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster) poster. NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT (http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf) YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf) 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. **For Current Kite Pharma Employees and Contractors:** Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday. **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.