Kite is seeking a Senior Director for Facilities & Engineering in Cell Therapy Manufacturing to lead operational excellence and compliance in a highly regulated environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience in facilities and engineering within regulated sectors, focusing on safety culture, asset lifecycle, and team development
Job Summary
The Senior Director will lead a strategic organization of approximately 50 employees to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations for life-changing CAR T-cell therapies.
This role requires deep ownership of end-to-end performance including critical utilities, preventive maintenance programs, and multi-year capital project delivery within a highly regulated cGMP environment.
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to build a high-performing, safety-first culture while managing complex contractor relationships and driving continuous improvement in quality and cost.
Matching Summary
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Kite is seeking a Senior Director for Facilities & Engineering in Cell Therapy Manufacturing to lead operational excellence and compliance in a highly regulated environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience in facilities and engineering within regulated sectors, focusing on safety culture, asset lifecycle, and team development.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
12+ years facilities engineering leadership
cGMP/GLP regulatory compliance expertise
Critical utilities and HVAC management
CAPEX planning and project execution
Contractor governance and performance management
Root cause analysis for facility issues
Nice-to-have
Safety-first culture development
Sustainability and emissions reduction initiatives