Clinical Development Intern Role at Kite Pharma USA
Kite Pharma is offering a Life Sciences Internship for the role of Intern – Clinical Development, Clinical Studies. This opportunity allows students to gain real-world exposure to clinical development while contributing to innovative cancer immunotherapy programs at Kite Pharma in the United States.
Job Details:
- Job Role: Intern – Clinical Development, Clinical Studies
- Company: Kite Pharma (A Gilead Company)
- Location: Santa Monica, California, United States
- Work Type: Full Time
- Mode: Onsite Required
- Internship Duration: 10–12 weeks (May to August)
- Application Deadline: January 10, 2026
- Job Requisition ID: R0048361
About Kite Pharma:
Kite Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies. The company specializes in chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies aimed at empowering the immune system to recognize and eliminate tumors. Kite Pharma is based in Santa Monica, California, and operates as part of Gilead Sciences. Explore more internship offers.
Educational Requirements for Intern Role:
- Currently enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, or PhD program
- Degree background in life sciences such as biology, biochemistry, microbiology, health sciences, public health or related disciplines
- Must be a rising junior, senior, graduate, or doctoral student
- Must remain enrolled full-time in the fall semester following the internship
- Minimum GPA requirement of 2.8
Key Responsibilities for Intern Role:
- Track and prepare study-specific information using databases and spreadsheets
- Review and support quality assurance of clinical data and documents
- Arrange meeting logistics, agendas, and assist with meeting minutes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to complete assigned tasks
- Provide verbal and written communication support to study personnel
- Assist in the development of standard documents and templates
- Present internship work through a final presentation at the end of the program
Skills Required for Intern Role:
- Understanding of clinical development processes and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Proficiency in MS Office tools
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Interest in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industries
- Commitment to inclusion and teamwork
Benefits of the Intern Role:
- Hands-on experience in clinical development at Kite Pharma
- Exposure to real-world life sciences internship projects
- Paid internship with hourly compensation ranging from $19.00 to $55.00
- Access to professional development and leadership sessions
- Networking opportunities and community engagement programs
- Paid company holidays, sick time, and housing stipends for eligible interns
