Kitepharma

Kitepharma

Sr. Scientist, Viral Vector

United States - California - Foster City · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$169k-$219kDetected 30 days ago
qPCRCRISPRFlow CytometryMolecular BiologyCell CultureResearchExperimental DesignProtein AnalysisWestern BlottingAnimal StudiesLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • We're here for one reason and one reason only - to cure cancer.
  • We've made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm.
  • Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a vector core team to produce lenti and retroviral vectors supporting Research teams and activities in the organization.
  • Lead experimental design and execution for lentiviral and viral vector-based gene delivery strategies supporting CAR‑T, TCR‑T, and emerging gene therapy modalities
  • Develop, optimize, and characterize viral vector production, for in vivo and ex vivo lentiviral systems
  • Collaborate cross‑functionally with Research teams, core groups, analytical development, process development, and regulatory partners
  • Interpret complex datasets, troubleshoot experimental challenges, and drive data‑driven decision making
  • Mentor direct reports and contribute to building best practices within the viral vector group
  • Kite Pharma will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
  • We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.

Requirements

  • Advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Virology, Bioengineering, or a related field, with 2+ years of relevant postdoctoral or industry experience
  • Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Virology, Bioengineering, or a related field, with 6+ years of relevant scientific experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Virology, Bioengineering, or a related field, with 8+ years of relevant scientific experience

Nice to have

  • Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Virology, Bioengineering, or a related field, with 3+ years of relevant postdoctoral or industry experience
  • Strong background in viral gene delivery for cell or gene therapy applications
  • Strong leadership and managerial skills
  • Proven ability to work in a highly matrixed environment
  • Deep knowledge of mammalian cell culture, transfection/transduction methods, and molecular biology techniques (e.g., ddPCR, qPCR, flow cytometry, Western blot, ELISA)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience supporting CAR‑T or engineered cell therapy programs
  • Knowledge of non‑lentiviral viral systems (e.g., retroviral, AAV vectors)

Skills

  • Exceptional record keeping and Lab information management system policy adherence
  • Apply deep understanding of viral biology, vector engineering, and gene expression control to improve efficiency, safety, and scalability
  • Serve as a technical expert for viral delivery, providing guidance to discovery, translational, and process development teams
  • Author technical reports, protocols, and contribute to IND‑enabling documentation as needed
  • Present results at internal forums and external scientific meetings

Compensation

  • $169,320.00 - $219,120.00.
  • 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*.
  • Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

Company info

  • Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal.
  • But we're not finished yet.
  • 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.

Equal opportunity

  • 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 ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance.
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