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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 We are   seeking   a   Senior Manager ,   ATC   Onboarding to   drive   operational   execution of   the   Kite   site   authorization   process , serving as the primary orchestrator across cross - functional workstreams to ensure treatment centers are launched efficiently, compliantly, and with   high -quality   customer experience. This   high-impact   role   reports into   the Director,   ATC   Onboarding, who owns onboarding strategy and operational leadership,   ensuring consistent, high ‑ quality execution through strong planning, governance, tools, reporting, and continuous improvement. The role   works closely with the Account Directors   (ADs)   accountable for   site expansion,   provides   ADs   with the right level of support depending on site or network needs,   and   deliver s site   onboarding   execution   efficiently at scale by providing clear standards, structure, and visibility   cross-functionally   and across site archetypes. The Senior Manager,   ATC   Onboarding   will help ensure   site   onboarding is predictable, scalable, and execution ‑ ready, enabling faster readiness, stronger cross ‑ functional alignment, and continuous improvement as the organization grows. Responsibilities Drive PMO & Program Management Excellence • Execute   the   process   framework for   site   onboarding   and ensure execution   discipline   across roles with onboarding responsibilities • M anage integrated onboarding timelines, milestones, dependencies,   and   risks • Orchestrate   onboarding workstreams   cross functional ly   (Quality, Medical, Patient Support, Commercial), ensuring clarity of roles, timelines, and deliverables • P roactively   identify   issues and drive resolution through   appropriate escalation   pathways • Ensure onboarding execution aligns with operational excellence, compliance, and readiness expectations • Maintain onboarding playbooks, templates, and standard operating rhythms • Organize internal   status meetings, aligning site level support teams with network level hub members, streamlining communication   across forums Manage   Onboarding   Tools, Platforms &   Technology   Infrastructure • M aintain accuracy and   continuous   improvement   of   onboarding project management tools and platforms   maintenance   (e.g., Smartsheet or equivalent) • Standardize tracking, documentation, and reporting artifacts • Ensure data quality, adoption, and consistency across onboarding program • Identify   opportunities to streamline workflows and improve visibility through tooling enhancements Provide Leadership Reporting & Visibility • Help d evelop and   maintain   program ‑ level dashboards and reporting across onboarding timelines, risks, and outcomes • Aggregate execution data into clear, actionable insights for leadership • Provide regular onboarding performance updates to the Director, ATC   Onboarding   and key stakeholders • Highlight trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities supported by data Lead Continuous Improvement • Conduct structured post ‑ activation check ‑ ins to evaluate onboarding effectiveness   and inform continuous improvement initiatives • Synthesize insights, themes, and opportunities; share findings with internal teams and leadership to inform continuous improvement • Partner with Account Directors and the Director, ATC   Onboarding,   to ensure feedback is translated into action where appropriate • Analyze qualitative and quantitative feedback across sites   and customer archetypes • Identify   root causes of recurring execution challenges and partner with cross ‑ functional teams on improvements • Embed learnings back into onboarding processes, tools, and PM standards Basic   Qualifications Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience Preferred   Qualifications • 7 –10+ years of experience in project management, PMO leadership, operations, or large ‑ scale cross ‑ functional execution • Demonstrated success applying formal project management practices in complex, regulated environments (healthcare, life sciences, or similar) • Strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder management skills • Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, align, and drive execution across cross functional teams without direct authority • PMO or program leadership experience supporting multiple concurrent initiatives • Experience scaling standardized execution models across teams • Strong   proficiency   with project management tools (Smartsheet or equivalent) • Continuous improvement mindset with comfort using data to drive change • Cell Therapy, specialty pharmaceutical, or site of care experience • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple onboarding engagements simultaneously • Customer centric mindset with strong facilitation skills • Ability to   operate   effectively in fast paced, ambiguous environments Travel Requirements • S ome travel (up to ~ 25 %)   may be   required The salary range for this position is: Bay Area: $169,320.00 - $219,120.00. Other US Locations: $153,935.00 - $199,210.00. 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  [email protected] for assistance. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the  'Know Your Rights' poster. NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT Kite Pharma will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, (c) consistent with the  legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law. 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.