The best employer I've ever had. - Manager Kite Pharma Employee Review

5.0
Jun 29, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Kite hires those with true passion for the work they do. The culture is inclusive, promoting learning and compassion. Make no mistake, you will work hard. We are here to save lives and that takes serious effort. The company looks for the cream of the crop and my peers are SMEs in their respective roles. If you're here it is because you have earned it. The perks are very good as well.

Cons

Not many. Conversion from a startup to a commercial pharmaceutical manufacturer has been challenging as some are reluctant to change.

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Kite Pharma Response
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Hi, this is Matt Hostetler. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Kite – I’m happy it has been a positive one and you’re feeling fulfilled by our mission. Please feel free to reach out to me via email at any time if you’d like to connect further. Thank you for the important work you do for patients!

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
May 17, 2026
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Pros

- Great benefits including 401K matching, tuition re imbursement, HSA matching, stock/bonus awards, and wellness awards. - Excellent campus with onsite/subsidized food court, gym, volleyball/pickle ball/volley ball court, zoom enables conference rooms, and shuttle service. - Company shutdown in July and December. - Laboratory spaces stocked with new equipment. - Utilizes electronic batch record system instead of paper.

Cons

- Poor collaboration between site leadership resulting in distractingly competitive environment focused more on positive optics rather than continuous improvement. - Poor short term and long term planning, often resulting in inconsistent operations schedule and unclear deadlines/objectives.

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