Position: Senior Manager of Event Planning
About: Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid, long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune system’s ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica, CA.
Requirements: Doctorate degree; MA / MS degree with 6+ years of experience; BA / BS degree with 8+ years of experience; Associates degree with 10+ years of experience; High School Diploma / GED and 12+ years of experience; BS or BA degree in Event Management or in Hospitality & Tourism Management; Significant meeting management experience preferably in the Oncology, Biotechnology, or Pharmaceutical industry; Convention management experience desired; Possess an understanding of the pharmaceutical/biotech environment; Strong experience in negotiating hotel and other vendor contracts; Excellent experience in agency/vendor management with logistics, audio-visual, and production companies
Benefits: Health insurance, Dental insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Life insurance