Summary

Kite Pharma, Inc. is an American biotechnology company specializing in cancer immunotherapy with a primary focus on genetically engineered autologous CAR T cell therapy. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Kite was acquired by Gilead Sciences in 2017 for $11.9 billion. The company develops cell-based therapies that reengineer a patient's own immune cells to attack and fight cancer cells, representing a personalized approach to cancer treatment. Kite's lead product, Yescarta (axicabtagene ciloleucel), was the first CAR T therapy approved by the FDA for treating adult patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma. With approximately 2,000 employees and manufacturing facilities in California, Maryland, and the Netherlands, Kite operates as an independent company within Gilead Sciences while maintaining its singular focus on advancing cell therapy to treat and potentially cure cancer. The company's innovative approach represents a paradigm shift in cancer treatment, moving away from traditional pharmaceutical manufacturing to individualized cell therapies created one patient at a time.

Job description

Knowledge

Demonstrates knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NRC, and DOT requirements.
Demonstrates the ability to conduct risk assessments, identify potential exposures, and develop appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
Eligible for Occupational Health and Safety or Modern Safety Management Certification.
Holds current level of standard first aid certification.

Specific Education and Experience Requirements

5+ years of experience in relevant industry and B.S degree.
3+ years post-secondary, Science/Technology Diploma or equivalent expertise may also be considered.
Relevant experience should include responsibility for multiple areas such as EHS compliance, physical security, emergency response, life-safety systems, service-provider management, incident investigation, or regulated-site operations.

Specific Job Responsibilities

Provides day-to-day oversight, guidance, and coordination for TCF03 security programs, including physical-security operations, access control, surveillance, physical key and lock management, and related service providers.
Develops, implements, and maintains the site Emergency Response Team program, including team organization, training, qualifications, equipment, exercises, and readiness assessments.
Plans, implements, audits and coordinates upgrades for site security procedures and equipment.
Oversees and administers the site Emergency Response Plan; forecasts, organizes and conducts emergency response plan training and exercises with all levels of staff.
Assists in the preparation and updating of EH&S Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) ensuring compliance with provincial and federal EH&S Acts and Regulations.
Communicates cross-functionally and makes regular tours of all worksite areas to ensure that EH&S rules are being observed; accompanies EH&S-related regulatory inspectors on their visits.
Attends and reports to the department on EH&S meetings, updates the members in regards to observations, changes in procedures, work practices and general safety and environmental information.
Assists in collecting and compiling data and information for monthly and annual reports.
Provides EH&S orientation for new personnel and contractors; prepares, organizes and presents specialized safety and environmental training sessions for all staff.
Ensures that the procedures for accident and incident investigations are carried out as appropriate, and that remedial actions are progressing following an incident.
Ensures supplies of correct safety equipment are maintained and accessible – purchases, performs preventative maintenance, and arranges for and/or performs fit checks to comply with regulations.
Supports employee-engagement activities, including safety campaigns, EHS events, emergency-preparedness awareness, and environmental sustainability initiatives.
Performs other related responsibilities and supports changing site priorities as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NRC, and DOT requirements
Ability to conduct risk assessments, identify potential exposures, and develop corrective and preventive actions
Eligible for Occupational Health and Safety or Modern Safety Management Certification
Current standard first aid certification
5+ years of experience in relevant industry and B.S degree
3+ years post-secondary, Science/Technology Diploma or equivalent expertise may also be considered
Relevant experience in EHS compliance, physical security, emergency response, life-safety systems, service-provider management, incident investigation, or regulated-site operations

Benefits

Annual Bonus
Stock-Based Long-Term Incentives
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance

Company overview

Kite Pharma, Inc. is an American biotechnology company specializing in cancer immunotherapy with a primary focus on genetically engineered autologous CAR T cell therapy. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Kite was acquired by Gilead Sciences in 2017 for $11.9 billion. The company develops cell-based therapies that reengineer a patient's own immune cells to attack and fight cancer cells, representing a personalized approach to cancer treatment. Kite's lead product, Yescarta (axicabtagene ciloleucel), was the first CAR T therapy approved by the FDA for treating adult patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma. With approximately 2,000 employees and manufacturing facilities in California, Maryland, and the Netherlands, Kite operates as an independent company within Gilead Sciences while maintaining its singular focus on advancing cell therapy to treat and potentially cure cancer. The company's innovative approach represents a paradigm shift in cancer treatment, moving away from traditional pharmaceutical manufacturing to individualized cell therapies created one patient at a time.