Lab Manager, Global MSAT Automation 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 a <strong>Lab Manager </strong>as part of the<strong> Global MSAT</strong> <strong>Automation </strong>team based in <strong>Somerset</strong>, <strong>NJ</strong>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Role Overview</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The <strong>Lab Manager</strong> will lead the end-to-end management of lab supplies, cold storage inventory, and ordering processes in our dynamic cell therapy manufacturing environment. In this critical role, you will ensure reliable availability of perishable&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">materials (reagents, biologics, and consumables with 2–3-month shelf lives) while optimizing limited cold storage space, minimizing waste through FEFO (First Expired, First Out) practices, and implementing real-time tracking and collaborative forecasting. You will leverage modern lab inventory software (such as Quartzy, Labguru, LabCollector, Scispot, or equivalent) with barcoding and order-request workflows to support a fast-paced, variable-demand team. This position requires strong GMP/cGMP experience in cell therapy manufacturing to maintain compliance, quality, and operational efficiency.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</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>Inventory &amp; Cold Storage Management:</strong> Oversee receiving, storage, organization, and rotation of all cold-chain materials in limited-space environments. Implement and enforce FEFO protocols, expiry tracking, low-stock alerts, and regular audits to reduce waste and prevent stockouts.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Ordering &amp; Procurement</strong>: Manage the full ordering lifecycle using designated lab inventory platforms (SAP, Quartzy, Labguru, LabCollector, Scispot, or similar). Process team-submitted material order requests, track shipments, onboard new vendors, contracts, and MTAs.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Digital Systems &amp; Tracking:</strong> Maintain and optimize inventory software workflows, including barcoding/QR scanning for all SKUs, real-time usage logging, location mapping, and automated alerts for expiry, low stock, or reorder points. Train and&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">support the dynamic team on system usage for seamless request submission and consumption tracking.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Collaborative Forecasting:</strong> Work directly with research and manufacturing teams to gather forward-looking demand signals (via weekly huddles, shared dashboards, or request forms) rather than historical data. Develop rolling 4–8-week forecasts to align supply with team needs and upcoming projects.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Leadership &amp; Training:</strong> Lead by example in a dynamic environment; train lab staff on inventory best practices, software tools, and safety protocols. Foster crossfunctional collaboration to integrate supply management with cell processing, expansion, and incoming workflows.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Continuous Improvement:</strong> Identify opportunities to optimize space utilization, reduce costs, and improve turnaround on orders. Conduct periodic reviews of supplier performance and recommend process or tool enhancements.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong style="font-size: 12pt;">Reporting:</strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Generate inventory reports, usage trends, and key metrics (e.g., waste rates, on-time fulfillment) for leadership.</span></li> </ul> <p><br><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;">Bachelor’s degree in biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field (master’s 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;">2+ years of hands-on experience in cell therapy manufacturing or GMP biologics/cell processing environments (CAR-T, stem cell, or autologous/allogeneic therapies strongly 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;">Proven experience managing lab supplies, perishables, and cold storage inventory in a regulated setting.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Direct proficiency with SAP and at least one modern lab inventory/ordering platform such as Quartzy, Labguru, LabCollector, Scispot, or equivalent — including barcoding, order requests, expiry alerts, and FEFO workflows.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong understanding of cold-chain logistics, short-shelf-life materials, and limited space optimization.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills to thrive with dynamic, cross-functional teams.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</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 implementing or optimizing digital inventory systems in a scaling lab or manufacturing facility.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Knowledge of lean manufacturing or inventory best practices (e.g., ordering, safety,stock calculations for variable demand).</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Prior materials supervisory or training experience.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">#Li-BZ1</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">#Li-Onsite</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>