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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

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer with a strong background in the context of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and IT infrastructure. The successful candidate will drive the Quality Assurance strategy for our AI/ML initiatives and support Quality oversight for IT infrastructure hosting Kite Applications, specifically within a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment. This role will be responsible for defining, implementing, and maintaining rigorous Quality standards and processes across the entire AI/ML lifecycle – from model development and deployment to ongoing monitoring and governance – ensuring the reliability, accuracy, ethical compliance, and overall quality of our AI/ML solutions in this regulated context. This role will also collaborate with Gilead IT and vendors to ensure the reliability, performance and security of IT infrastructure hosting Kite applications and data.

_The Quality Leadership Team is open to considering applicants from other regions._

Job Responsibilities

+ Support leadership in defining and implementing comprehensive quality assurance processes and methodologies throughout the AI/ML lifecycle, from data acquisition and model development to deployment and monitoring.

+ Support quality strategy and framework for all AI/ML initiatives across the organization, ensuring adherence to quality principles and standards.

+ Develop and implement quality checks within comprehensive frameworks for responsible and compliant AI utilization, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and regulatory requirements.

+ Champion the implementation of quality checks for techniques ensuring the explainability and interpretability of AI models, fostering trust and understanding among both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

+ Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for AI/ML quality-related policies, procedures, and guidelines

+ Support in the development and implement training curricula and materials to support the effective rollout and adoption of AI/ML quality standards, policies, and procedures across relevant teams.

+ Develop and enforce quality standards for robust systems and processes across the entire AI model lifecycle, including continuous model monitoring, retraining strategies, and performance optimization.

+ Ensure infrastructure meets security standards and regulatory requirements.

+ Work with Gilead IT and vendors to create and maintain documentation related to infrastructure design, configuration and procedures.

+ Support the enterprise and network quality engineering group with CSV activities where required.

Basic Qualifications:

+ Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field with 4+ years of experience in Quality Engineering and AI platform Experience with AI governance frameworks and regulatory compliance OR

+ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field with 6+ years of experience in Quality Engineering and AI platform Experience with AI governance frameworks and regulatory compliance OR

+ Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field with 8+ years of experience in Quality Engineering and AI platform Experience with AI governance frameworks and regulatory compliance OR

+ High School Degree with 10+ years of experience in Quality Engineering and AI platform Experience with AI governance frameworks and regulatory compliance.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ At Least 2 years in AI platform Experience with AI governance frameworks and regulatory compliance.

+ Experience in quality management systems for the AI model lifecycle.

+ Familiarity with quality assurance tools and best practices for cloud-based AI/ML platforms.

+ Experience with quality assessment and validation of reinforcement learning applications for autonomous systems.

+ Experience working within different automated testing frameworks

+ Strong understanding of server, network and cloud technologies

+ Experience with scripting and automation tools

+ Understanding of security best practices and relevant regulations

The salary range for this position is: $123,930.00 - $160,380.00. 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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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 [email protected] for assistance.

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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.

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.

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.