Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we are developing advanced cell therapies across a diverse array of technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen receptor T-cell, T-cell receptor (TCR-T), and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy. From our three R&D sites around the world, we apply these innovative technologies to pursue the discovery of safe, efficacious and cutting-edge therapeutics for patients worldwide.

Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Janssen, one of the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson, to jointly develop and commercialize ciltacabtagene autolecuel (cilta-cel). Our strategic partnership is designed to combine the strengths and expertise of both companies to advance the promise of an immunotherapy in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

Legend Biotech is seeking an Identify Access Manager as part of the IT team based in Somerset, NJ.

Role Overview

The Information Security Manager, IAM will be a key team leader within the Information Security Office with responsibility in supporting the company in adhering to industry best-practices and governing regulations, documenting maturity in accordance with security frameworks. The successful candidate will lead our IAM Program and oversee the implementation and operation of our Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) tool. The IAM Manager will be responsible for managing, operating and enhancing our IAM practices to ensure the security and efficiency of our enterprise systems. He/She will demonstrate working knowledge of current enterprise technologies and security best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Support Enterprise-wide cybersecurity IAM operations using vendor security tools.
Implement IAM strategy aligned with the Company's security and business objectives.
Lead the deployment and integration of IGA tool, ensuring seamless operation and compliance with industry standard.
Manage the day-to-day operations of the IAM program, advising on user provisioning process and role management.
Collaborate with cross functional teams to define and enforce IAM policies, standards and procedures.
Coordinate regular audits and assessments with GRC team to identify and mitigate IAM related risks.
Provides leadership and guidance to the less experienced staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Drive adoption of IAM reference and architecture for new and existing emerging IAM technologies.
Stay current with industry trends and best practices in IAM and IGA and recommend enhancements to existing processes and technologies.
Make recommendations to improve automation efficiency, security practices, and end user experience.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal security policies.
Develop and deliver training programs to educate cross functional teams on IAM policies and procedures.
Design, build, and maintain Directory Services environments across various hosting platforms both on-prem and in cloud (Azure and AWS), ensuring system reliability, efficiency, and compliance with security standards.
Collaborate with IT peers to establish and maintain security baselines, respond to security incidents, and ensure compliance with NIST cybersecurity standards.
Architect and implement secure, scalable IAM design patterns and reference architectures for authentication and authorization.
Develop enterprise-grade architectures that balance immediate needs with long-term scalability, reuse, and policy alignment.
Lead gap assessments, remediation planning, roadmap development, and execution for IAM projects.
Keep abreast of advances in industry to address the threat landscape.

Requirements

10+ years' experience in cybersecurity, IAM, utilizing security IAM/IGA tools and cloud environment experience.
Related certificates in Information Security.
Experience with implementing and configuring security IAM tools.
Experience with testing and evaluating security products.
Working knowledge of IT-related and compliance mandates (e.g. Sarbanes Oxley, HIPPA, GDPR,CCPA, PCI DSS, FDA) is desired.
Working knowledge of security frameworks and standards (NIST, ISO, CIS, CoBit).
Experience the following (Microsoft Entra ID, Azure AD, ADFS, SSO, Multi-factor authentication, SAML, PAM).
Excellent analytical and technical skills.
Professional planning and organizational skills, including presentation and strong written communication.
Ability to communicate technical information in understandable business terms.
Great interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiating skills.
Ability to positively influence the behavior of peers and build relationships with other teams without direct authority over those teams.

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The anticipated base pay range for this is: $142,146 - $195,452 USD.

Benefits:

We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can thrive - both professionally and personally. To attract and retain top talent in a highly competitive industry, we offer a best-in-class benefits package that supports well-being, financial stability, and long-term career growth. Our offerings are designed to meet the diverse needs of our team members and their families, ensuring they feel valued and supported every step of the way. Highlights include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match that vest fully on day one. Equity and stock options are available to employees in eligible roles, we offer eight weeks of paid parental leave after just three months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes 15 vacation days, 5 personal days, 5 sick days, 11 U.S. national holidays, and 3 floating holidays. Additional 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 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.

EEO Statement

Legend Biotech is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is Legend's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice by the employee or the company. Legend may adjust base salary or other discretionary compensation at any time based on individual, team, performance, or market conditions.

Legend Biotech maintains a drug-free workplace.