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Bridgewater Township, New Jersey, United States
Hybrid
Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating and, one day, curing life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, we are advancing the next generation of cell therapy through a portfolio of innovative technologies, including autologous, allogeneic, and in vivo cell therapy approaches. Our research spans chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T), T-cell receptor (TCR-T), natural killer (NK) cell-based therapies, and other emerging platforms designed to transform the treatment of serious diseases. From our global network of research and development sites, we are committed to discovering and developing safe, effective, and cutting-edge therapies for patients worldwide.
Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Johnson & Johnson to jointly develop and commercialize CARVYKTI® (ciltacabtagene autoleucel; cilta-cel). Through this strategic partnership, we combine complementary expertise and capabilities to advance innovative immunotherapies for patients living with multiple myeloma.
Legend Biotech is seeking a Head of Global Manufacturing Science & Technology as part of the Manufacturing Science & Technology team based in Bridgewater, NJ.
Role Overview
The Head of Global Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) is the enterprise technical leader responsible for ensuring the robustness, scalability, capability, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes across the product lifecycle. The role establishes the global MSAT strategy and provides technical leadership from late-stage development and technology transfer through commercial manufacturing and lifecycle management. The Head of Global Manufacturing Science & Technology ensures that manufacturing processes are scientifically understood, technically capable, operationally robust, scalable, and continuously improved to support reliable supply, product quality, patient needs, and business growth.
As the enterprise technical authority for manufacturing processes, the Head of Global Manufacturing Science & Technology drives process robustness, technology transfer, process validation, continued process verification, technical investigations, manufacturing optimization, and advanced manufacturing capabilities across the global network. The incumbent will be a member of the GMS Leadership Team.
Key Responsibilities
Global MSAT Strategy & Technical Leadership
Process Technology & Manufacturing Performance
Technology Transfer & Commercialization
Lifecycle Management & Continuous Improvement
Manufacturing & Global Network
Innovation, Digital & Advanced Manufacturing
Executive Leadership & Organization
Requirements
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The base pay range below is what Legend Biotech USA Inc. reasonably expects to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. The company reserves the right to modify this range as needed and in accordance with applicable laws.
Other Types of Pay: Performance-based bonus and/or equity is available to employees in eligible roles.
Benefits and Paid Time Off: Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company holidays. Additional voluntary benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide voluntary commuter benefits, family planning and care resources, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.
Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contractors are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech.
Work Authorization & Employment Eligibility
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. As part of our commitment to maintaining a lawful workforce and ensuring compliance with federal employment regulations, we participate in the E-Verify program. If you are selected for employment, you will be required to complete the Form I-9 process, and your employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify in accordance with applicable federal law. We are committed to providing a fair, transparent, and welcoming hiring experience for all candidates.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of Legend Biotech to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances.
Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice by the employee or the company.
