GILDJP00017288

This is a remote position.

Actual Title: Raw Material CTL Lead

Remote but support PST time zone

Pay $57

Raw materials and CTL or Contract Test Lab, and deviation and forecast and reporting

And see relevant experience and yrs experience below.

Site Code: US601
Requisition ID: GILDJP00017288
Requisition Title: Project Manager - I*
Description: Internal Title: Raw Material CTL Lead
Location: Remote
Schedule: M-F 8:00-17:00 PST
Contract/CTH: 8 month contract only

Responsibilities of the Raw Material CTL Lead include:

• Represent Kite as the Single Point of Contact for all raw material test labs

• Facilitate and effectively communicate information between Kite and external test partners

• Lead resolution of CTL (Contract Test Laboratories) operational issues that impact Kite and collaborate with other Kite functions to resolve other quality or technical issues

• Track and communicate raw material sample testing status and delays to internal stakeholders and leadership teams

• Obtain CoA release dates from contract test labs and weekly reports, and update internal trackers

• Triage SCARs (and deviations and CAPAs as needed) related to raw material test labs and notify stakeholders

• Create and distribute monthly raw material testing forecast to CTLs

• Track accuracy of raw material test forecast and work with data analytics to resolve discrepancies

• Update forecast data sheet monthly with updated and new raw material specifications

• Approves CTL invoices and manages PO spend for each test lab

• Be the first point of contact for CTL invoice resolution and ensure resolution of CTL invoice inquiries

• Lead intake for new scopes of work for raw material test labs: Gather requirements from end users, request quotes from CTLs, initiate sourcing request for SOWs, and create and own GMP POs

• Gather operational metrics and content for business review meeting with CTLs

• Support ES&P QMR with raw material test lab metrics (as requested)

Education Level

• Master’s Degree, contract testing experience and 3+ years of experience in GMP or similar OR

• Bachelor’s Degree, contract testing experience and 5+ years of experience in GMP or similar OR

• Associate’s Degree, contract testing experience and 7+ years of experience in GMP or similar

• High School Degree, contract testing experience and 10+ years of experience in GMP or similar

Experience

• Demonstrates knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

• Demonstrates experience working with contract test laboratories or other external contract organizations

• Demonstrates working knowledge of collaboration within a matrix environment

• Demonstrates diplomacy skills and ability to proactively identify and mitigate risks

• Demonstrates outstanding organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize

• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills and strong data analytics skills e.g. Tableau, Excel

• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills