Question 1

Is Kite Pharma a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Kite Pharma has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 662 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 64% of employees would recommend working at Kite Pharma to a friend and 53% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Kite Pharma have been left by employees working as Manager, Director and Cell Therapy Specialist I.

Question 2

Does Kite Pharma pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Kite Pharma employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Kite Pharma. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Kite Pharma?

Accepted Answer

64% of Kite Pharma employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Kite Pharma 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Kite Pharma?

Accepted Answer

Cell Therapy Specialist (59), Cell Therapy Specialist I (30), Cell Therapy Specialist II (29), Director (16), Manager (13), Associate Director (10), Process Engineer (10), Administrative Coordinator (8), Manufacturing Supervisor (8), Project Manager (8), Research Associate (8), Associate Scientist (7), Senior Manager (7), QA Specialist (6), Quality Assurance (6)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Kite Pharma according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"They provide great benefits and really care about the well" ((in 89 reviews)); "People are great and collegial." ((in 47 reviews)); "Good pay and deals on shares" ((in 32 reviews)); "It is a good work environment" ((in 14 reviews)); "Good company and colleagues to work with" ((in 8 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Kite Pharma according to real employee reviews?

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"3. Poor leadership: the management here is okay with gossiping about lower level employees to lower level employees." ((in 18 reviews)); "No work life balance." ((in 16 reviews)); "It feels like upper management and some co" ((in 15 reviews)); "Promotions and raises are based more on favoritism rather than the quality of work that is done." ((in 11 reviews)); "In 3 years I have changed 4 managers." ((in 7 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Kite Pharma layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Kite Pharma layoffs and their outlook for job security at Kite Pharma in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Kite Pharma locations?

Accepted Answer

Santa Monica, El Segundo, Frederick, Los Angeles, Oceanside, Gaithersburg, Emeryville, Urbana, Foster City, New York, Raleigh, Santa Clarita, San Diego, Redwood City, Seattle, Collegeville, Rockville, Kansas City

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