What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager, Capital Projects position at Kite Pharma?
Job Description
For Current Kite Pharma Employees and Contractors:
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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
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 Project Manager, Capital Projects to manage/execute projects at our manufacturing plant in Frederick, Maryland.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
This role ensures appropriate managing, tracking, reporting of all project related items
Provides input on the annual project budget and portfolio
Provides project execution leadership for GXP and non-GXP projects
Responsible for delivery of the projects in accordance with Kite’s policies and procedures
Provide management and tracking of the projects to ensure business objectives are achieved
Lead individual projects in the various functional areas
Demonstrate good project management skills (schedule, cost, communications) and coordinate outside and internal resources to execute projects in a timely and cost-effective manner
Lead facility related projects
Lead GXP process improvement projects
Overall accountability for project budget to ensure commitments are being met
Ensures that budgets and schedules are realistically set and attained, promote implementation of strong governance, best practices, and successful delivery from design to handover to end user and project closeout.
Interfaces with site heads, functional heads, Site Leadership Teams (SLTs) and other key stakeholders to assure continuous alignment between corporate and site priorities.
Responsible for all in engineering document supporting each project initiation, implementation and close out phase, such as but limited to: Project execution plan, BOD, Details design drawing, P&ID, schematics, TOP’s, cost report, etc.
Maintain a safe work environment; work in a safe manner following all safety SOP’s and wear Personal Protective Equipment as required
Monitor and maintain contractors’ performance and work closely with outside vendors to ensure work is completed according to specifications.
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies including FDA, OSHA, DOH, EPA, Fire Department, city audits, Health Department, etc.
Additional duties as assigned.
Basic Qualification:
Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field with 3 years of relevant experience OR
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field with 5 years of relevant experience OR
Associates Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field with 7 years of relevant experience OR
High School Degree with 9 years of relevant experience
Preferred qualifications:
5 years of experience in capital project management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Understanding of the requirements of a Pharma/regulated environment
Good understanding of business processes
Strong planning and program management skills
Effective organization, communication, presentation and influencing Skills.
Leadership: Ability to lead and inspire project teams.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.
Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
Time Management: Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
Decision-Making: Ability to make informed decisions quickly and effectively.
Conflict Resolution: Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills to handle disputes and maintain positive relationships.
Emotional Intelligence: Ability to understand and manage one's own emotions, as well as empathize with others to foster a positive work environment.
Customer Focus: Commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in project management software and tools.
Advanced knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulations.
Experience with budgeting, financial analysis, and cost control.
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.
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For Current Kite Pharma Employees and Contractors:
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Salary : $123,930 - $160,380
