Sr Manager, Process Engineering

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The Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) Operations & Automation Technology (OAT) Manager / Senior Manager serves as a technical leader supporting clinical cell therapy manufacturing operations. This role partners with Manufacturing Facilities & Engineering Quality Validation IT Process Development and Network MSAT to ensure reliable operation of manufacturing equipment automation platforms computerized systems and data-integrity compliant processes.

The position provides technical support for GMP manufacturing technology transfers new product introductions equipment lifecycle management automation initiatives deviation investigations change controls and continuous improvement projects. The engineer acts as a key interface between manufacturing operations and technology functions to drive operational excellence scalability and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment and Automation Support

• Provide technical support for GMP manufacturing equipment and automation systems.

• Lead or support equipment troubleshooting root-cause investigations and implementation of corrective actions.

• Support equipment upgrades software updates and introduction of new technologies.

• Coordinate with Facilities & Engineering Validation IT and vendors to maintain system reliability.

• Serve as technical SME for assigned manufacturing systems and automation platforms.

Technology Transfer and New Product Introduction

• Support clinical manufacturing technology transfers and process introductions.

• Assess equipment readiness automation requirements and system impacts associated with new programs.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of manufacturing processes.

• Develop and execute equipment-related readiness plans for new products and process changes.

Manufacturing Operations Support

• Provide technical support during manufacturing campaigns.

• Participate in lot monitoring escalation management and rapid issue resolution.

• Evaluate process and equipment performance trends and identify improvement opportunities.

• Support manufacturing readiness activities batch execution success and operational reliability.

Quality Systems and Compliance

• Author and review deviations CAPAs change controls risk assessments and technical reports.

• Support impact assessments associated with equipment automation and process changes.

• Ensure activities comply with GMP data integrity and regulatory requirements.

• Support audit and inspection readiness activities.

Continuous Improvement and Data Analytics

• Drive equipment and automation improvements that increase process robustness and operational efficiency.

• Implement data collection trending monitoring and visualization tools to improve manufacturing performance.

• Evaluate emerging technologies digital tools AI solutions and automation opportunities for clinical manufacturing.

• Support development of dashboards and systems that improve operational visibility and decision making.

Success Measures

• Reliable support of manufacturing operations with minimal equipment-related disruptions.

• Timely execution of equipment upgrades and automation deployments.

• Successful support of tech transfers and new product introductions.

• High-quality investigation CAPA and change-control execution.

• Implementation of technology and process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and scalability.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree and Eight Years Experience

OR

Masters Degree and Six Years Experience

OR

PhD / PharmD

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in facilities engineering in a biotech/pharma industry

• Degree in Engineering Biotechnology Life Sciences Computer Science or related field.

• Experience supporting GMP manufacturing operations automation systems or process engineering.

• Knowledge of biologics cell therapy gene therapy or pharmaceutical manufacturing.

• Experience with investigations change controls and quality systems.

• Strong technical writing and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• 10 years of relevant experience supporting cell therapy manufacturing operations.

• Experience with MES EBR SCADA PLC data historians (OSI PI Chronicle CellFactory) or manufacturing automation systems.

• Knowledge of qualification and validation requirements.

• Experience leading technology transfers or equipment implementation projects.

• Familiarity with computerized system lifecycle management and data integrity requirements.

• Proficiency in application of AI-based solutions and data analytics in manufacturing environments.

• Experience leading direct reports and developing and mentoring staff

People Leader Accountabilities:

• Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams modeling inclusion and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.

• Develop Talent - understand the skills experience aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving feedback and insight needed to grow develop and realize their purpose.

• Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals purpose and organizational objectives and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem

The salary range for this position is: $153935.00 - $199210.00. 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*.

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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 systems ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica CA. For more information on Kite please visit . Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at jobs in the United States:

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