Executive Director - Head of Contract Organization Team & St
Company: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: January 11, 2021
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Job Description:
Executive Director - Head of Contract Organization Team &
Strategic Partnerships United States - Remote United States -
Maryland- Gaithersburg United States - Maryland - Frederick Kite is
continuing to hire for all open roles. Our interview process may be
conducted virtually and some roles will be asked to temporarily
work from home. Over the coming weeks and months, we will be
implementing a phased approach to bringing employees back to site
to ensure the health and safety of our teams.
-- For Current Kite Pharma Employees and Contractors: 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. Would you like to join us in this mission? We
are seeking a highly motivated operational leader to join us as an
Executive Director to lead Kite's Contract Organization Team("CxO")
as well as our Strategic Partnerships team within the Global Supply
Chain Organization reporting to the VP of Supply Chain at Kite. The
Executive Director will play a pivotal role within our technical
operations organization and will be passionate about management of
external partnerships. The scope of these partnerships includes
contract development and manufacturing organizations (CMO/CDMO),
Contract Testing Labs (CTLs) and the technical operations support
for Strategic Partnerships; all of which span clinical and
commercial operations within the cell therapy space. Key
responsibilities for the incumbent include joint governance with
executive-level external leaders; leadership and mentorship for
relationship managers and their respective cross-functional, matrix
teams; driving multiple projects forward; critical issue/risk
identification, partner concern assessment and driving resolution;
performance monitoring; and assuring critical material and product
supply. The Head of CxO and Strategic Partnerships, internally
known as an Executive Director of Supply Chain, will have
opportunities to work with and share knowledge with leaders and
partners across Kite's Technical Operations organization (e.g.
Process Development and MSAT, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing,
and Supply Chain), as well as multiple CMO/CDMO, CTL and Commercial
Strategic Partners. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership
skills (career development and mentor), technical skills
(biologics/gene and cell therapy manufacturing and testing
operations, GMP regulation and drug development life cycle),
strategic, network-based thinking (tact, contract negotiation,
project management) and financial acumen (financial analysis). The
location of this position will be remotely-based within the
domestic United States, favoring candidates that are in commutable
distance to Kite facilities in Southern California or Maryland.
Responsibilities of the Executive Director - Head of Contract
Organization Team & Strategic Partnerships include: Acting as the
leader for the CxO & Strategic Partnerships team, lead negotiations
with partners (excluding Strategic Partnerships) and supporting
Single Points of Contact (SPOCs) in ensuring effective cross-fxn
coordination Selecting best-suited partner (excluding Strategic
Partnerships) to meet Kite's strategic objectives and consulting on
supply and quality agreements, onboarding and tech transfer plan
for each partner Providing executive level mentorship and support
to strategic & top tier partners Ensuring each partner is receiving
adequate support & resources from cross-fxn team and hold functions
accountable for meeting "service level agreements" Approving
operational roadmap, annual plans, prioritization of funding &
personnel requirements, and partner KPIs Approving risk mitigation
strategies, & major technical issue resolution, and endorsing plans
for continuous improvement / OE programs Resolving issues and
raising as appropriate Developing changes to CXO & Strategic
Partnerships team structure, roles & responsibilities and
governance model for approval by SC head as needed to meet CXO &
Strategic Partnerships strategy and footprint Up to 50% travel
(both domestic and international) Requirements: PhD degree with 14+
years' experience working in global organizations OR MA / MS degree
with 14+ years' experience working in global organizations OR BS /
BA degree with 16+ years' experience working in global
organizations OR High School Degree with 20+ years' experience
working in global organizations Preferred Qualifications: MBA or
PhD with 10+ years of experience working within the biotechnology
and/or pharmaceutical industries-- A business and operations
leader, skilled at negotiating with external partners, with
experience in leading external partner relationships, specifically
contract manufacturers (CMOs/CDMOs), contract testing labs (CTLs)
and Commercial Strategic Partnerships Diplomacy skills and ability
to supervise performance and proactively identify and mitigate
risks Experience in managing & collaborating in cross-fxn working
model with support from fully- and partially-dedicated resources
Knowledge & experience in working across various GXP settings
Exhibit leadership skills and strategic, network-based thinking
International partnership experience (e.g. CDMO, CTL and/or
Strategic Partners) Cultural sensitivity and understanding of
regional & global perspectives / marketplace Strong data analytics
skills e.g. Tableau, Excel Advanced skills in Risk Assessments,
FMEA and QbD Budget and Financial Planning experience Exceptional
decision-making skills in a meaningful environment Excellent oral
and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and people
development skills, open minded to the diverse opinions of others
and able to lead effectively through influence A superior work
ethic and a strong personal desire for success Does this sound like
you? If so, please apply today! #IND123
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: As an equal opportunity employer,
Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce.
Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be
made without discrimination based on race, color, religion,
national origin, gender, 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-- careers@gilead.com-- for assistance. For more
information about equal employment opportunity protections, please
view the--'EEO is the Law' --poster. 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. 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: 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.
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