1110 Kite Pharma, Inc. is hiring a Director, Analytical Operations to direct and execute scientific research for the development of drug candidates and the research support of marketed drugs. In this leadership role, you will advance state-of-the-art analytical techniques to characterize substances, assays, and tools, contributing directly to our mission to cure cancer.
What You'll Do
- Direct and execute scientific research for the development of drug candidates or the research support of marketed drugs.
- Investigate the feasibility of applying advanced scientific principles and techniques to products and problems.
- Advance the development of state-of-the-art techniques to characterize substances, assays, and tools.
- Plan, design, implement, and analyze laboratory experimentation to advance scientific knowledge of drug substances or drug products.
- Direct Research Associates or project teams in laboratory experimentation, considering economic, regulatory, and safety factors.
- Work on a wide range of complex problems requiring evaluation of intangible variables, ingenuity, and creativity.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of principles and theories, applying such knowledge to support company interests.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency, scientific creativity, and independent thought in suggesting experimental design and research strategy.
What We're Looking For
- Doctorate and 8+ years of relevant experience OR
- Master’s and 10+ years of relevant experience OR
- Bachelor’s and 12+ years of relevant experience.
- Ability to think critically and creatively and work independently.
- Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to determine appropriate resources for problem resolution.
- Excellent scientific communication skills (both verbal and technical) and interpersonal skills.
Nice to Have
- Greater responsibility for cross-department or cross-function interactions to develop solutions to issues in drug development.
- Experience contributing scientific knowledge and leadership across functions in the NDA process.
- Experience serving as a resource to management on scientific strategy and experiment design.
- Experience serving as an authority for documents used in regulatory filings.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $205,615 - $266,090
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives
- Paid time off
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Work Mode
This position requires working onsite at our location in Santa Monica, CA.
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.
