Intern - Process Development - Process Design

Kite Pharma Intern

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.

As a Kite a Gilead Company intern you will contribute to high-impact meaningful projects that will not only further advance our company's mission but will allow you to gain real world experience at one of the most innovative organizations in the world. You will also have opportunities to participate in special events including professional development and leadership presentations, social/network building activities and local community volunteer programs.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Bring an engineering approach to our process and analysis of data workflows.
• Build machine learning models to identify potential trends in manufacturing data, help troubleshoot issues earlier, and ensure consistency of cell therapy products.
• Collaborate with statisticians, manufacturing sciences and technology engineers, and analytical scientists to understand and utilize appropriate data for developing machine learning models, etc.
• Showcase your work with a final presentation (PPT) near the conclusion of your internship.

Required qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.8
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future or CPT/OPT through your university.
• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelor's/Masters/MBA/PhD program at an accredited US based university or college
• Must be a rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in undergrad or a Graduate or Doctoral Student
• Must be enrolled full-time in the Fall Semester at an accredited university/college after the completion of the internship
• Must be able to complete a 10-12 consecutive week internship between May and August
• Must be able to relocate if necessary and work at the designated site for the duration of the internship

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's or PhD student in computer science, data science, or a related degree.
• Computer science and programming skills such as Python, SQL.
• Understanding of machine learning principles.
• Experience with AI tools and technologies.
• Ability to identify issues and seek solutions.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity in the workplace.
• Efficient, organized, and able to handle short timelines in a fast-paced environment.

Gilead core values:

• Integrity (Doing What's Right)
• Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
• Teamwork (Working Together)
• Excellence (Being Your Best)
• Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)

The expected hourly range for this position is $19.00 - $55.00.

Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including education level and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary.

Benefits include paid company holidays, sick time, and housing stipends for eligible employees.