Director, Bioinformatics and Genomics

Overview

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 Summary

We are revolutionizing the treatment for cancers through immunotherapy through novel breakthrough technology. We have developed and launched best in class CAR-T therapy Yescarta, currently curing patients from previously intractable b-cell malignancies. We are using our expertise to apply our success to other indications, and you can help!

We are seeking an individual to join our Research organization in Santa Monica or Foster City. Reporting to Bioinformatics & Genomics, you will lead a team in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment to build data-to-knowledge (D2K) pipelines, integrate GenAI into research workflows, and develop models from complex high-dimensional research and clinical datasets. As a leader within the Bioinformatics and Genomics division, you will work closely with discovery research, clinical development, translational medicine, regulatory, CMC analytics, IT / Data Engineering, and product development.

You will use current experimental methodologies in the biological space, including high-throughput genomics and proteomics, as well as predictive modeling with advanced statistical analysis and bioinformatics algorithms. You will synthesize scientific questions into coherent strategies and communicate findings across research functions and to leadership.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead projects in target identification / validation, biomarker strategy by mining and integrating large multi-omics datasets (e.g., TCGA, AC-ICAM, TARGET, GTEx, cBioPortal, dbGaP) together with Kite clinical, in vivo and in vitro data;
• Stand up D2K pipelines and GenAI-enabled knowledge workflows.
• Perform and review high-dimensional analyses (bulk / scRNA-seq / scTCR, spatial transcriptomics, Olink proteomics, metabolomics, flow cytometry, and digital pathology) to characterize the tumor microenvironment (TME), enable molecular phenotyping, and support patient stratification linked to differential outcomes (efficacy, durability, CRS / ICANS).
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to jointly advance the research, development, and improvement of our CAR T-cell pipelines; align analysis plans to program decision points.
• Coordinate deliverables jointly with clinicians, immunologists, molecular biologists, biostatistics, IT / Data Engineering, commercial and other departments; contribute to protocols, SAPs, CSRs, publications, and Health Authority responses.

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate and 8 years of scientific experience

OR

Master’s and 10 years of scientific experience

OR

Bachelor’s and 12 years of scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications

People Leader Accountabilities

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is :

Bay Area : $226,185.00 - $292,710.00.

Other US Locations : $205,615.00 - $266,090.00.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kite Pharma is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. 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.

Kite Pharma provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.

For Current Kite Pharma Employees and Contractors : Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

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