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 a Vector Pipeline External Manufacturing Expert as part of the Technical Development team based in Somerset, NJ.

Role Overview

This position will be responsible for supporting viral vector clinical GMP manufacturing for Legend's gene and cell therapy clinical pipeline. Reporting to the Associate Director of Viral Vector Sciences within the Technical Development team, this role will work closely with GMP manufacturing currently at external CDMOs and internal cross-functional teams, including analytical, quality, development, and regulatory leads, to deliver required retroviral and lentiviral vector material for ex vivo and in vivo programs. The successful candidate will be a collaborative and flexible individual with a combination of CDMO management, external manufacturing, MSAT, viral vector, and quality experience.

Key Responsibilities

Support supplier/CDMO deviations, change controls, and tech transfers.
Support GMP batch release and batch record review activities with quality partners.
Collaborate with quality and regulatory functions to ensure GMP practices are followed by external partners and implement appropriate controls.
Author and review technical documents, protocols, and reports, including regulatory filings.
Support production of lentivirus and retrovirus at pilot, engineering, and GMP production scale for use in clinical cell and gene therapy project activities
Assist with testing and process changes, the evaluation of new offered technologies or capabilities, and provide support to CDMOs during execution of project activities.
Coordinate and align process, assays, and materials across multiple CDMOs and internal development activities.
Act as point of contact and conduct technical discussions & meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
Assist with streamlining systems and process flows for external change management.
Troubleshoot viral vector production process and analytical issues.
Proactively identify and communicate progress, delays, issues, risks and weaknesses to internal and external stakeholders.
Travel required as necessary, potentially international as well as domestic.

Requirements

BS/MS/PhD (or relevant experience) in related sciences or engineering preferred.
7-15 years of relevant experience in viral vector development/MSAT, Quality and/or GMP production.
Prior GMP, MSAT, and/or tech transfer experience.
Knowledge of cGLP/cGMP guidelines.
Detail-oriented, excellent organizational skills with expertise in problem solving and solid decision-making abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Experience working with CDMOs and within external manufacturing.
Experience authoring regulatory documents.
Expertise in suspension lentiviral and/or retroviral vector process development, manufacturing, and release testing.
Hands-on experience or high familiarity with common upstream and downstream unit operations.
Understanding of health authority regulations related to viral vectors is a plus.
Understanding of molecular biology, viral vectors, and viral vector-based assays is a plus.
Experience with in vivo LVV/RVV gene therapy is a plus.
Experience with plasmid and RNP manufacturing and testing is a plus.
General project management experience including tracking material demand/supply and drafting timelines is a plus.
Languages: English, Mandarin is a plus

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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.