Sr Manager, Clinical Trial Planner & Data Steward

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.

Clinical Trial Planner & Data Steward is a key position focused on delivering technical system support and ensuring robust data governance for planning and reporting across the development portfolio. This role is integral to the successful execution of development programs through the technical maintenance of planning and portfolio reporting tools, assurance of data integrity, and coordination with cross-functional stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of technical expertise, analytical capability, systems proficiency, and organizational effectiveness.

This position reports to the Senior Director of Data Systems & Reporting and can sit in Parsippany, NJ or one of the following CA sites:
Foster City, El Segundo, Oceanside, Thousand Oaks.

• Provide support for advanced portfolio planning within Planisware, including the creation of scenario-based plans, development of new project and study plans, and ensuring data is complete, accurate, and reliable to support portfolio decisions.
• Provide cross‑functional Planisware system related support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
• Monitor data quality within Kite systems, dashboards, and reports used for portfolio planning and resource forecasting.
• Ensure dashboards and reports use the same metrics and definitions across functions.
• Provide Planisware training to new and existing Kite users.
• Develop, maintain, and update G.Plan support materials, process documentation, and user training resources.
• Support Planisware user acceptance testing, system upgrades, releases, and sprint activities to ensure stable and effective application performance.
• Oversee user access, security permissions, and use of sensitive business data.

• Bachelor’s Degree and eight years’ experience.
• Or Master’s Degree and six years’ experience.
• Or Ph.D.

• Planisware experience (3+ years) providing system support and/or maintaining clinical trial plans.
• Knowledge of the end‑to‑end pharmaceutical R&D process, including preclinical through post‑marketing (Cell therapy/Oncology preferred).
• Experience in technical planning, project coordination, portfolio support, or R&D operations.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to multi‑task, prioritize, and work on several complex projects while exercising critical thinking with minimal oversight.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, and organizational skills are essential in this collaborative work environment.
• Demonstrates leadership skills, self‑motivation, and comfort in a fast‑paced dynamic company environment with the ability to adjust workload based upon changing priorities.
• Strong computer skills, proficient in using MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams), SharePoint and other organizational tools.
• Technical experience using Planisware, One Pager, Spotfire, Tableau, Power Bi and/or other business intelligence tools.

The salary range for this position is: $ – $. 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 by role), paid time off, and a benefits package.

Benefits include company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. Additional benefits information:

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