Hiring: Sr. Manager, Business Process- Cell Therapy Cost Accounting Company: Kite Pharma Location: Santa Monica, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:46:15 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Regulatory Compliance, SAP, Six Sigma, Workday About the job Experience: •8+ years of experience in business process management, ERP implementation, or operations leadership. •4+ years of hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA or equivalent ERP systems as a super user. Required Skills: •This role will be responsible for the design, delivery and ownership related to the patient-based accounting process for cell therapy. This role will sit in Santa Monica, CA at Kite HQ. •Own process definition, solution assessment, and business case development for ERP-related changes related to manufacturing cost/project accounting for cell therapy. •Serve as the single point of contact for technology requests within the assigned process area. •Drive global standardization and harmonization of business processes; assess and approve localization needs. •Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., SoX, GxP, GAMP) and internal quality standards. •Partner cross-functionally with business and IT stakeholders to identify unmet needs and future data/technology requirements. •Maintain deep knowledge of SAP functional and product roadmaps, act as the internal subject matter expert. •Manage stakeholder engagement throughout ERP design, implementation, and maturity phases. Qualifications: •Bachelor's Degree and Eight Years’ Experience •OR Masters' Degree and Six Years’ Experience •Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field. •Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. •Skilled in defining, mapping, and improving business processes with a focus on risk mitigation, standardization, and compliance. •Comprehensive expertise in SAP S/4HANA for for cost accounting and/or project accounting in the manufacturing space and related boundary applications. •Operational familiarity with IT service models, demand intake, change control, and delivery frameworks—preferably in a pharmaceutical environment. •Proven ability to collaborate with business leaders, IT, and cross-functional teams to develop compelling business cases and drive alignment. •Demonstrated capacity to champion change, communicate vision, and manage resistance effectively. •Comfortable operating in a complex, matrixed organizational structure. Compensation: •$143,225 - $185,350 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!