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Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia
This marks the last week of the #MonthOfKite - we'd like to extend our thanks to the Kite team and hope you've enjoyed the jobs and content you've seen throughout the month. There are still many more jobs to be had, though, so make sure you bookmark this page so that you stay in the know on all the latest Kite cell therapy opportunities!

Speaking of Kite, this week we highlight the steps Kite is taking toward a more sustainable future. We also recap our latest DE&I event and provide some perspectives in observance of Rare Disease Month.

 

Featured News

Kite Pharma is Leading the Charge in Sustainability

As Kite, a Gilead Company continues to grow its footprint, sustainability remains a commitment. Its newest state-of-the-art cell therapy manufacturing....

How Life Sciences Companies Can Successfully Execute and Sustain Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Initiatives

The urgent need for talent has finally made diversity and inclusion part of every discussion about talent acquisition and workforce development. Companies...

Maximizing Clinical Trial Access, Diversity, and Efficiency are Keys to Optimizing Orphan Drug Development

February is Rare Disease Month—an important time when the rare disease community comes together to raise awareness and advocate as one for the...

The Promise of Gene Therapy Offers More Hope for Rare Disease Cures in 2022

It is estimated that around 7,000 rare diseases exist, affecting 400 million people worldwide. Only about 5% have an FDA-approved drug to treat the condition...

Avalo Therapeutics Promotes Dr. Garry Neil to CEO & Chris Sullivan to CFO

Avalo Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVTX), a leading clinical-stage precision medicine company that discovers, develops, and commercializes targeted...

Cytiva Is Turning Plastic Lab Waste Into Something New

If you’ve worked in any sort of laboratory setting, chances are that you’ve used a plastic filter to purify a solution. These handy, easy-to-use contraptions are a...

5 Questions With Michael Nestor, Ph.D., Scientific Engagement Lead at Johnson & Johnson Innovation, JLABS @ Washington, DC

As Scientific Engagement Lead, Michael is responsible for external scientific engagement with regional academic research institutions, start-ups, investment...

Sponsored News

Conexus Launches Sales Cloud Configuration for MedTech

Conexus Solutions, Inc. has launched a pre-configured Salesforce Sales Cloud system, specifically setup for Medical Device and Diagnostic companies. 

Featured Employers

Check out the Kite Featured Employer page on the BioBuzz Platform

Jobs

Kite is currently offering an $8,000 sign-on bonus for select roles!
See individual job postings for details.

 

Quality Systems Specialist II

Kite Pharma | Frederick, MD

The Specialist will ensure quality product and timely delivery – every patient, every time. You will work with the Quality team in supporting our efforts in this exciting new area of cancer immunotherapy. Further, this individual will provide oversight of Kite’s quality systems including Deviations, CAPA, Trending and Quality Management Review, reporting...


Quality Control Analytical Specialist II

Kite Pharma | Frederick, MD

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting QC activities related to cell therapy product testing, along with conducting QC data reviews and queries to supporting metrics, investigations, and regulatory filing. You will be working with various functional groups at Kite to ensure accuracy and reliability of QC data.

 

Cell Therapy Specialist (Manufacturing Associate)

Kite Pharma | Frederick, MD

The Cell Therapy Specialist will perform and/or verify all tasks associated with the manufacture of commercial product following batch records and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure safe and compliant operations as well as works as part of a team to execute GMP runs in close collaboration with Materials Management, Quality Control and...


Warehouse Material Handling Technician III

Kite Pharma | Frederick, MD

In this exciting new area of cancer immunotherapy, you will assist in the commissioning and operation of a GMP warehouse and inventory management system. In this role, you will perform activities to support the manufacturing operations team, including product shipping, raw material and component receiving ensuring inventory accuracy, and...


Senior Manager of Supply Chain – Frederick, MD Manufacturing Site Procurement Operations Leader

Kite Pharma | Frederick, MD

Within this exciting role, the Site Procurement Operations Leader is responsible for leading procurement activities for the site including managing directly or indirectly shadow procurement roles and various stakeholders at the site performing procurement activities. The Leader supports such departments as IT, F&E, Quality, Process Development...

JOB BOARD

Editors' Picks

American Gene Technologies Says Clinical Trial Shows Increases in Immunity Against HIV

American Gene Technologies says its clinical trial has resulted in more patients with substantial increases in virus-specific T-cells with immunity against HIV. “Now the question will be the very final step when we withdraw...

County Council Approves Streamlined Process for New, Expanding County Biohealth Facilities

The County Council on Tuesday unanimously passed a zoning text amendment that would streamline the approval process for biohealth facilities in the county. The Zoning Text Amendment 21-09, Office and Professional – Biohealth Priory...

Center for Breakthrough Medicines Launches Analytical Testing Services for Advanced Therapies, Bringing Solutions to a Supply-Constrained Industry

The Center for Breakthrough Medicines (CBM) announced the opening of their analytical testing services laboratories that will deliver the most comprehensive testing capabilities in the industry. These vital service offerings address...

Maryland Supports Nearly 17,000 Jobs Through State Finance and Tax Credit Programs

The Maryland Department of Commerce announced today that its various finance and tax incentive programs helped create and retain at least 16,892 direct jobs in Maryland during fiscal year 2021. More than 1,000 business...

On Demand Pharmaceuticals Commissions State-of-the-Art, cGMP Medicine Manufacturing Facility

On Demand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ODP) announced the opening of its current Good Manufacturing Process (cGMP) compliant manufacturing facility dedicated to manufacturing all aspects of the medicine supply chain, from fine...

#WayBackWednesday

Looking to Launch a Biotech Career? Start Here - Jul 2019


Many of the top companies in the BioHealth Capital Region (BHCR) understand that workforce development and talent planning is critical to their success.  As a...

Events

ISPE Women in Pharma - Conquering Imposter Syndrome to Advance your Career

March 1, 2022

In this session, you’ll learn common triggers of Impostor Syndrome, including feeling different from the dominant culture around you. This is why Impostor Syndrome is so pervasive among women in traditionally male-dominated...

Bio-Trac - Exosomes: Principles, Methods and Applications

March 22-25, 2022

This hands-on training workshop is ideal for research and translational biology scientists who are looking for a balanced theoretical vs. hands-on introduction to isolation, quantitation, analysis and engineering of exosomes. Topics...

EVENT CALENDAR

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