Facilities Engineer III

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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.

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At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

Job Description

About Kite Pharma, A GILEAD Company

Today, Kite Pharma is the leader in cell therapy. We are advancing a pipeline of oncology therapies centered on what we believe is the power of cell therapy to fundamentally change the way cancer is treated. As we extend our global reach with a new, state-of-the-art facility in Hoofddorp, we need colleagues interested in change, in challenge, and in building a new future together. Join us and discover your sense of purpose.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual for the role of Facilities Engineer III in the Engineering team within the Facilities and Engineering department. As a Facility Engineer, you will ensure Kite’s systems (facility, utilities, and equipment) operate efficiently and comply with regulatory requirements. You will oversee projects, quality record management, coordinate with external vendors, and support the maintenance, calibration and drawing management processes. You will join a team in which employees of all backgrounds and experiences are respected. The team consists of 7 Facility Engineers, and you will be reporting to the Sr. Manager Engineering.

In your role, you will:

• Ensure Kite’s systems (facility, utilities, and equipment) operate in the most efficient and safe manner and comply with applicable laws, codes, and procedures.
• Lead or participate in the change management process to support system design, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain maintenance and calibration plans throughout the systems’ lifecycle.
• Identify critical spare part for systems.
• Support the management of system documentation & drawing to ensure they are maintained throughout the system’s lifecycle.
• Lead or support cross-functional facility-related projects, such as expansions, upgrades, or new equipment installations.
• Collaborate with external vendors and service providers for systems’ maintenance and upgrades, including managing service agreements.
• Implement risk management into the facility, utilities, and equipment activities.
• Monitors the overall performance and reliability of systems.
• Support or oversee quality records, including change controls, deviations and CAPA.
• Participate in regulatory inspections and audits, providing engineering expertise and technical support.
• Coordinate with Facility Engineers and teams across the Kite Network to share best practices, lessons learned and standardize processes.

Your profile:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• At least 6 years of relevant work experience preferably in a cGMP commercial manufacturing environment and understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong team player.
• Experience with data trending and analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings such as PFDs, floor plans, P&IDs and electrical schematics.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, adapt to change, and transition between projects with ease while providing support and expertise where needed.
• Strong attention-to-detail and good organizational skills.

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 .

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "Gilead" or the "Company") to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company.  Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all  employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual’s gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws).  Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

For Current Kite Pharma Employees and Contractors:

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