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This is a remote position.

Requisition Number: GILDJP00017201

Title: Clinical Trial Planning & Data Support

Pay Rate: $56.00

Location: Remote

Provide Planisware user support, including

• project plan oversight to ensure data/timeline accuracy
  
• project plan integrations and scenario planning
  
• troubleshooting system issues
  
• manage and escalate support tickets as needed
  
• Assist Program Ops Resource Manager with resource forecasting activities, including coordinating the design, development, and validation of forecasting algorithms.
  
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical development, or Medical Affairs operations/planning environments
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of Planisware experience supporting planning systems or clinical trial planning
  
• Familiarity with the clinical development lifecycle and R&D processes
  
• Experience in project planning, portfolio support, or R&D operations
  

Description:

Official Job Title: Clinical Trial Planning & Data Support

Candidates can be Remote

Job Description

At Kite, we are committed to delivering transformative therapies to patients with unmet medical needs. The Contractor, Clinical Trial Planning & Data Support (Level C3) supports development programs by maintaining portfolio planning systems, ensuring data quality, and enabling consistent reporting across the organization.

This mid-level contractor role is responsible for independently executing planning system support, data stewardship, and reporting activities. The contractor will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to maintain reliable planning data and support portfolio decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Planisware user support, including
  
• project plan oversight to ensure data/timeline accuracy
  
• project plan integrations and scenario planning
  
• troubleshooting system issues
  
• manage and escalate support tickets as needed
  
• Assist Program Ops Resource Manager with resource forecasting activities, including coordinating the design, development, and validation of forecasting algorithms.
  
• Monitor data quality across systems, dashboards, and portfolio reports
  
• Ensure consistency of metrics and definitions across reporting outputs
  
• Support the delivery of user onboarding and training and maintain job aids and system documentation
  
• Participate in system operations activities, including:
  
• User acceptance testing (UAT)
  
• System upgrades and releases
  
• Provide sprint support and validation activities
  
• Support user access management and data governance, ensuring appropriate handling of sensitive data
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve planning processes, reporting accuracy, and efficiency
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, project management, information systems, or a related field
  
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical development, or Medical Affairs operations/planning environments
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of Planisware experience supporting planning systems or clinical trial planning
  
• Familiarity with the clinical development lifecycle and R&D processes
  
• Experience in project planning, portfolio support, or R&D operations
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional environment
  
• Proficiency with:
  
• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)
  
• SharePoint or similar collaboration tools
  
• Reporting/visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Spotfire – preferred)
  

Leveling – Contractor III (C3) Expectations

This role is aligned to Level C3 (Mid-Level Contractor / Specialist) and is expected to:

• Work independently within defined processes to manage planning data and system updates
  
• Provide hands-on execution and user support with limited oversight
  
• Exercise sound judgment in resolving issues and maintaining data integrity
  
• Support moderately complex planning and reporting activities
  
• Collaborate effectively across teams without formal leadership responsibility
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Detail-oriented, systems-savvy, and highly organized
  
• Comfortable working with planning systems and structured data
  
• Able to integrate quickly into a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
  
• Demonstrates accountability, adaptability, and strong collaboration skills