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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 an experienced business and human resources leader to join our team. This role will serve as Director, Human Resources Business Partner at our commercial manufacturing facility in El Segundo, CA, and partner with our global leadership team for Supply Chain. This individual will act as a strategic partner for senior business leaders and will have a business-focused approach to help translate objectives to workforce strategies. The role will support clients in multiple functions and geographic locations, serving as a key member of the Kite HR team on planning and delivering HR programs and services.
This is an opportunity to join hardworking people to bring forth innovation within the cell therapy industry. Everyone at Kite is grounded by one common goal – curing cancer. We are at the forefront of immunotherapy and engineered T cell therapy. Our personalized approach is what sets us apart. Unlike traditional pharmaceutical manufacturing, our therapies are not created on an assembly line. With CAR T-cell therapy, we are reengineering a patient’s own immune cells to fight cancer — one patient at a time. We also are entering a pivotal time in our history with multiple planned launches and evolving competitive dynamics on a global scale. That means a fast moving, constantly changing environment and innovative culture, where we make discoveries every day – discoveries that include our own capabilities and our individual potential.
This role reports to the Executive Director of Human Resources for the Technical Operations function and will be based in El Segundo, CA.
Key Responsibilities
Organizational Development:
Collaborate with leaders to plan and implement workforce strategies that support growth and organizational effectiveness.
Provide guidance on organizational structure changes and process improvements to ensure alignment with business objectives.
Support thoughtful change management initiatives to foster smooth transitions and business continuity.
Strategic Advisor:
Act as a key business partner, working with leaders to align HR strategies with broader business objectives.
Advise on organizational structure, resource planning, and process improvements to optimize team alignment with product pipeline and business deliverables.
Support leaders in aligning workforce planning with the company’s strategic goals and operational model.
Team Effectiveness:
Support leaders in building high-performing teams by facilitating team chartering and team effectiveness activities.
Assist in identifying and addressing pain points in team dynamics and ways of working, with a focus on improving collaboration and clarity in roles and responsibilities.
Talent Development & Inclusion:
Drive talent management processes, including development planning and succession planning, to build critical capabilities within the organization.
Promote leadership and manager development by encouraging the use of learning resources and development tools.
Partner with leaders to build and embed Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) strategies into daily operations and talent practices.
Support the continuous development of employees to create opportunities for growth and career progression.
HR Programs & Services:
Ensure the seamless delivery of enterprise-wide HR programs, including performance management, rewards, and employee engagement initiatives.
Conduct presentations and training sessions on HR-related topics as required to educate leaders and employees on HR best practices.
Basic Qualifications
MS/MA and 10+ years of experience in Human Resources OR –
BS/BA and 12+ years of experience in Human Resources OR
High School diploma and 18+ years of experience in Human Resources
Preferred Qualifications
BS or BA degree, preferably with an emphasis in HR or Business. Master’s degree preferred
HR business partner experience with in-depth knowledge of HR practices, preferably with some experience in more than one HR function
Strong track record of serving as a strategic HR partner for senior executives, HR leaders, and employees at all levels, preferably in life sciences, healthcare or pharma/biotech
Strong track record of developing solutions to a wide range of highly complex problems
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate business objectives into talent priorities
Strong leadership competencies, demonstrating accountability for coaching, developing, progressing and retaining employees while ensuring an inclusive work environment
Ability to exercise judgment and independently determine and take appropriate action
Excellent active listening skills that encourage employee trust
Professional and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong conflict management and resolution skills
Proficient knowledge of employment laws, principles, policies, and procedures
Role model for Kite and Gilead core values and People Leader Accountabilities (PLA)
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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