R&D Management Leadership Development Program at Legend Biotech

<div class="content-intro"><p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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&amp;D sites around the world, we apply these innovative technologies to pursue the discovery of safe, efficacious and cutting-edge therapeutics for patients worldwide.</span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.2;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Janssen, one of the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson &amp; 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.</span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.2;">&nbsp;</p></div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Legend Biotech is seeking candidates for Legend's <strong>R&amp;D Management Leadership Development Program</strong> as part of the <strong>R&amp;D</strong> team based in<strong> Somerset, NJ / Philadelphia, PA.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Role Overview</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The R&amp;D Leadership Program at Legend Biotech is a highly selective, enterprise leadership accelerator designed for high-performing PhD scientists with <strong>7–10 years of industry experience</strong> who are ready to transition from deep scientific expertise to enterprise-level leadership.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">At Legend Biotech, we are advancing the frontiers of cell and gene therapy to deliver transformative cures for patients worldwide. We believe breakthrough science starts with bold thinkers, collaborative teams, and leaders who are ready to make an impact early in their careers.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Join us in redefining what’s possible and build a career where your growth and patient impact go hand in hand.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The R&amp;D Management Hi-Po Leadership Development Program is a 2-3 year project-based enterprise leadership accelerator designed for high-potential experienced PhD graduates who aspire to shape the future of cell and gene therapy</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As a participant, you will take on <strong>three enterprise-critical projects</strong>, each aligned to key business priorities and pipeline milestones. You will:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lead complex, cross-functional projects that directly impact R&amp;D strategy, clinical advancement, or manufacturing scalability </span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Partner with senior leaders across Research, Clinical, Regulatory, and Technical Operations to drive decision-making </span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Translate scientific insights into actionable business and development strategies </span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Contribute to the advancement of cell and gene therapy programs from early discovery through commercialization </span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Present recommendations and insights to executive leadership, influencing enterprise priorities </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">By the end of the program, participants are equipped with the scientific, strategic, and leadership capabilities required to advance into director-level roles across the R&amp;D organization.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">At Legend Biotech, we believe our people are our greatest asset. This program reflects our unwavering commitment to professional development, career mobility, and long-term leadership growth; empowering early-career talent to take on meaningful challenges, expand their impact, and shape the future of our organization.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Requirements</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>PhD required</strong> in Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Cell Biology, or related life sciences disciplines.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>7–10 years of industry experience</strong> in biotech, pharmaceutical, or related industry</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrated experience advancing scientific or clinical programs in R&amp;D</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Proven ability to lead complex projects and collaborate across cross-functional teams</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong business acumen and ability to connect scientific work to broader org. strategy</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience in Cell Therapy preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrated record of scientific rigor, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Clear aspiration and potential to grow into scientific and enterprise leadership roles.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">#Li-CC1</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">#Li-Hybrid</span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>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.</p> <p>Other Types of Pay: Performance-based bonus and/or equity is available to employees in eligible roles.</p> <p>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&amp;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.</p></div><div class="title">Pay Range (Base Pay): </div><div class="pay-range"><span>$83,711</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$109,870 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contractors are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech.</strong></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>EEO Statement</strong></span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.2;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice by the employee or the company.</span></p> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">For information related to our privacy notice, please review:&nbsp;<a href="https://legendbiotech.com/privacy-notice/" target="_blank">Legend Biotech Privacy Notice</a>.</span></div></div>