New · posted Oct 27
Gilead Sciences · Biotechnology
Manager, Quality Assurance – Western U.S. & Florida
- Remote, US
- Remote
- Full-time
- Manager
The role
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 fulfill their aspirations. Join Kite and help create more tomorrows.
To be considered, candidates must currently reside in the Western U.S. (west of the Mississippi) or Florida at the time of application.
At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.
We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come
Kite is seeking a highly motivated, self-driven individual to join the North America Regional Quality Operations team as Manager, Quality Operations in the exciting new area of CAR-T cancer immunotherapy. You will work cross functionally to assist with the qualification and monitoring program for apheresis collection and treatment centers that supports Kite’s rapid expansion of our commercially marketed cell therapy products.
What you need
Basic qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree and Six Years' Experience
- Masters' Degree and Four Years' Experience
- PhD / PharmD
Preferred Qualificationsnice to have
- Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, nursing, medical technologist or related field
- 8 years progressive experience in a medical or pharmaceutical environment, including nursing, apheresis/transplant/infusion centers, or blood banks, preferred; OR pharmaceutical, vaccines or biologics quality systems’ roles.
- Minimum 3-5 years quality assurance experience preferred
- Experience managing external suppliers, blood banks, and plasma centers.
- Medical center or pharmaceutical auditing experience preferred.
- Experience in areas such as Clinical Research, Medical Liaison, Apheresis, Cell Therapy Lab, and Medical Centers preferred.
- Previous experience in deviation management, development of corrective preventive/actions and change control, preferred.
- ASQ Certified Quality Auditor preferred
- Strong working knowledge of and the ability to apply GMP and FACT/AABB standards
- Previous experience presenting and responding to regulatory agency or certification audits, preferred
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Power Point
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential in this collaborative work environment
- Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
- Must be able to work independently, can multi-task and prioritize job responsibilities
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and willing to accept temporary responsibilities outside of initial job description
The salary range for this position is: $123,930.00 - $160,380.00. 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*.
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.
What you'll do
- Assess and approve any changes to Kite Konnect, courier tracking, order intake and order processing systems to assure validated state of the systems is maintained.
- Assist in the management of an apheresis and treatment center (ATC) qualification process using risk-based tools for qualification, training, monitoring and disqualification.
- Collaborate with our Commercial operations in the routine management of the ATC relationships and Supply Chain for courier qualification and monitoring processes.
- Perform a variety of audits, qualify and monitor compliance to qualification requirements.
- Maintain the monitoring schedule and approved ATC list.
- Assist with resolution of ATC and courier issues and discrepancies, and the investigations to resolve the issues.
- Support and/or own quality records (ATC, Deviations, CAPA, Change control, etc.)
- Assist in development, implementation and management of ATC management system (GVault)
- Support inspection readiness plans and interact with regulatory agencies during inspections on ATC-related matters, as needed.
- Ability to travel up to 40%
Pay
$123,930 – $160,380 a year
Employer providedFor additional benefits information, visit:
* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
Working conditions
For Current Kite Pharma Employees and Contractors
Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
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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.
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Live data · October 28, 2026
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This role's midpoint is 6% below the US median for Quality Assurance roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Manager roles in the US121 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $123,930 | — | $160,380 |
| All US (middle half) | $131,500 | $150,500 | $167,500 |
This role: Gilead Sciences's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Assurance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 28, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
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- Collaboration and leadership7
- GMP and compliance6
- Validation and qualification5
- Quality systems and risk4
- Investigations and CAPA3
- Documentation and SOPs1
- Regulatory submissions1
- Data and digital systems1
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- Quality36 75%
- Regulatory12 25%
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- Director22 46%
- Manager11 23%
- Senior & Principal11 23%
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Manager, Quality Assurance – Western U.S. & Florida at Gilead
Open until filled. $124K–$160K a year, employer provided.