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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.

Job Description

_This role is located in Santa Monica CA._

As Sr Medical Writing Associate you will be responsible for the following.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Prepare regulatory documents such as Phase 1 and Phase 2 Clinical Study Reports (CSRs) and Investigator’s Brochures (IBs) in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.

+ Work under the guidance of senior medical writers while independently managing projects of limited complexity.

+ Assist in the development of additional document types, including Phase 3 CSRs, pediatric investigation plans, and regulatory response documents, under close supervision.

+ Contribute to non-regulatory medical writing activities as needed.

+ Represent the medical writing function on product or project teams with oversight from senior staff.

+ Participate in submission teams, offering guidance on data presentation to meet document objectives.

+ Support planning and resource allocation for assigned documents, including timeline reviews.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Clinical Research, Biometrics, Virology) to ensure accuracy, completeness, and scientific integrity of source data.

+ Coordinate final document compilation, ensuring all functional area contributions are complete and integrated.

+ Contribute to the development and maintenance of document templates, standards, and medical writing processes.

+ Build expertise in regulatory document preparation, particularly at the individual study report level.

Basic Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in life sciences preferred.

+ 5+ Years with BS/BA

+ 3+ Years with MS/MA

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree (BS) in a relevant scientific discipline.

+ Minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical research and development (R&D) or regulatory affairs within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.

+ At least 1 year of direct experience in medical writing or clinical submissions, including preparation of documents for regulatory submissions.

+ Strong verbal communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.

+ Adaptable communication style to effectively engage with diverse team members.

+ Solid understanding of regulatory document requirements and industry guidelines.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Excel, and document management systems (e.g., RDMS).

+ Active participation in departmental meetings and collaborative initiatives.

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 the 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: $115,260.00 - $149,160.00. 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*.

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* 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 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 .

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Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.

Gilead 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.

Change The World With Us

Everyone at Kite is grounded by one common goal – curing cancer. Every day, we aim to establish a direct line between that purpose and our day-to-day work.

We are creating Kite together, with the recognition that the best teams are built by the best people. We maintain an attitude of curiosity, and creativity with each challenge as we develop a new market for cancer therapies. We appreciate and respect one another, and most importantly, we don’t take success for granted.

While we’ve come a long way to make what others viewed as impossible, possible, we know one thing is certain. Today is just the beginning.