Director, Supply Chain Network Planning, Cell & Gene Therapy

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.We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Kite and help create more tomorrows.Job DescriptionThe Director, Supply Chain Network Planning, Cell & Gene Therapy will lead end-to-end planning strategy, network design, capacity management, and supply orchestration across the Cell & Gene Therapy portfolio, including Ex Vivo therapies such as CAR-T and gene-modified cell therapies, as well as In Vivo gene therapies. This leader will be responsible for building and executing scalable planning processes that support patient access, supply continuity, launch readiness, and long-term portfolio growth. This role will oversee integrated planning across patient demand, treatment center capacity, apheresis scheduling, manufacturing slot allocation, viral vector supply, drug substance, drug product, inventory, distribution, and external partner networks. The Director will partner closely with Commercial, Clinical Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, Technical Operations, and external partners to ensure the network can reliably deliver therapies to patients while balancing service, cost, capacity, compliance, and business priorities. As a senior leader, this individual will develop planning capabilities, mentor and grow future supply chain leaders, and foster a culture of accountability, operational excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The role has direct impact on product availability, patient delivery, supply resilience, and overall business performance. Key Responsibilities Lead integrated business planning across Commercial, Clinical Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, Technical Operations, and external partner teams. Develop short-, mid-, and long-range demand, supply, inventory, and capacity plans for commercial and clinical Cell & Gene Therapy products. Translate portfolio demand into manufacturing, viral vector, drug substance, drug product, inventory, and distribution requirements. Drive scenario planning, risk assessments, and executive decision-making to support growth, launch readiness, and supply continuity. Ensure planning processes support uninterrupted supply, reliable patient...