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Director, Clinical Viral Vector Manufacturing

Employer
Kite Pharma
Location
Santa Monica, CA, United States
Start date
Sep 4, 2019

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Discipline
Clinical, Clinical Research, Manufacturing & Production
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time
Hotbed
Biotech Beach
This individual will be an integral member of the viral vector team at Kite. This person will contribute to the development, scale up and technology transfer for production of various viral vectors. The individual will be responsible for operation of the clinical viral vector facility, hence supporting a team of specialist in the viral vector manufacturing area.

The individual is accountable for successful operation of a clinical viral vector plant. The person will be playing a major role in the technology transfer from process development team and successful operation of the scaled-up process. Furthermore the individual along with the future manufacturing team will be responsible for establishments of systems for process monitoring, maintenance of production equipment and facilities in the manufacturing areas and proper documentation. The individual will be ultimately responsible for compliance with the with current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations (cGMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), product licenses, corporate policies and safety practices.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

  • Oversight and lead activities to ensure facility operational readiness for production of clinical grade material
  • Oversee day to day operation of the clinical manufacturing operation by followings :
  • Manage installation and commissioning of the required equipment
  • Work closely with QC and QA representatives to ensure proper steps are in place for procurement of raw material, testing and release.
  • Build a system to control process intermediate testing and final product release
  • Work closely for process development team to build up a framework for technology transfer of process specifics for scale up to ensure scalability and robustness of the process.
  • Oversee the ongoing documentation related to the batch record preparation, sampling plan and process monitoring data
  • Communicate, interact and influence with Manufacturing Leadership Team and functional department heads
  • Drive business standards and a high level of compliance through effective monitoring and reporting of key performance metrics
  • Develop internal viral vector storage and inventory management system
  • Build internal subject matter expertise for viral vector CMO management teams
  • Manufacturing leader for process alignment, technology transfer and product/process related initiatives
  • Create an environment where productivity and efficiency are achieved and recognized
  • Establish operational objectives and assignments
  • Anticipate and address inspection issues that impact plant operations
  • Maintain a high level of compliance through effective monitoring and reporting of key quality metrics
  • Ensure timely execution of CAPA, change control and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Manufacturing leader for inspection activities, observation commitments, submission and agency requests for products for assigned manufacturing plant
  • Identify key areas for change and alignment and mobilize organization to make changes happen
  • Build a team, provide necessary training and ongoing coaching, discipline and recognition of direct staff, including performing annual performance reviews
  • Influence and/or develop broad-based programs and initiatives to meet executive level vision and mission
  • Collaborate with functional leaders to set strategy and shared objectives
  • Accomplish results through the management of a team of managers, professional employees and/or other leaders
  • Develop and administer budgets, schedules, objectives and goals


Requirements:
  • Bachelors degree in biology or related field (or equivalent experience required), advanced degree preferred with at least 15 years of experience managing a manufacturing team in the biotechnology or biologics industry, preferably with 5+ years as a leader of leaders
  • Strong understanding of the business, science, engineering, and technology of biotechnology, processes, equipment and facilities
  • Knowledgeable of the current Regulations, Code of the Federal Regulations (CFR's) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP's)
  • Expert knowledge of electronic quality systems
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential in this collaborative work environment
  • High energy level and a positive outlook coupled with the requisite "can do" attitude and a willingness to do what it takes to achieve personal and organizational goals and overcome obstacles
  • Willingness to think outside of the box and adapt best practices to our small, but growing environment
  • Ability to adapt in a constantly evolving environment
  • Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership in areas of responsibility
  • Previous viral vector or biologics traditional process is desired


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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