Associate Director, Manufacturing

4 weken geleden


Hoofddorp, Nederland Kite Pharma Voltijd

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer - working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

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 Gilead and help create possible, together.

As Associate Director (AD) Manufacturing you will be responsible for managing a team of Manufacturing Team Leads (TL) and Operational (Ops) Managers in a commercial cell therapy cGMP environment. They lead the Cell Therapy Specialists (CTS) who are responsible for Cell Therapy production. The total team of CTS working in a shift is approximately 120/130 colleagues. You will be coordinating the day-to-day operations of the team in collaboration with the other ADs/Sr. Managers Manufacturing in Kite's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and building relationships in the Global Kite organization as well as be part of building the strategy and culture of the organization.

**About Kite Pharma, A GILEAD Company**

Today, Kite Pharma is the leader in cell therapy. We are advancing a pipeline of oncology therapies centered on what we believe is the power of cell therapy to fundamentally change the way cancer is treated. As we extend our global reach with a new, state-of-the-art facility in Hoofddorp, we need colleagues interested in change, in challenge, and in building a new future together. Join us and discover your sense of purpose.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Associate Director Manufacturing to join the Manufacturing organization (460+ pp) in which people of all backgrounds and experiences are respected, and where working together focused on saving lives, by finding the cure for cancer, is a daily activity. Your will report to the Senior Director Manufacturing.

Key responsibilities of this job:

- Execute production and resource schedule against the operational plan linked to the company goals.
- Supervise and ensure right first-time operations of commercial cell therapy manufacturing following the cGMP guidelines.
- Build a high performing team, provide necessary training and ongoing mentoring and recognition of direct staff, including performance reviews according to Kite standards.
- Support technology transfers and continued expansion of the facilities.
- Support in crisis management and business continuity events.
- Process monitoring, including management of data to support business reporting requirements.
- Support regulatory inspections and quality audits, both internal and external.
- Encourages and drives a team culture to continuously improve safety, compliance, efficiency and cost reductions within operations.
- Encourages and drives a culture of ownership and integrity where people feel safe to speak up, give feedback to each other according to the Kite Culture standards.
- Build relationships and harmonize on a global level.
- Develop and maintain collaborative work relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Participates in strategic initiatives by leading them and reporting results back to Site Head
- Has a flexible mindset and is willing to perform varying duties depending on the shifting needs of the Site Head
- Presents in different forums concisely.

Experience & Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s or Master's degree (for instance: Biochemistry, Life Science & Technology, Biology).
- A minimum of 10 years of cGMP production experience, including at least 8 years in a leadership role.
- Strong leadership and influencing skills. Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and coach a high performing team of people leaders focusing on behaviors.
- Experience in manufacturing and/or lab management is required.
- Ability to work together with other ADs/Sr. Managers in Manufacturing aligning operations, driving efficiency and structure and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities to meet set goals and timelines.
- Knowledgeable of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated capability of guiding operational excellence (Lean methodology) and other improvement trajectories.
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