Legend Biotech · 3 hours ago
Scientist
Somerset, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$93K/yr - $123K/yr
3+ years expLegend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating and curing life-threatening diseases. They are seeking an experienced Scientist to join their Manufacturing Technology team, responsible for developing and optimizing innovative manufacturing processes for cellular therapy products.
BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceOncologyTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Lead the development of automated manufacturing processes, including cell selection, activation, expansion, and harvest
Design, execute, and interpret complex process development experiments
Author, review, and coordinate technical documents, protocols, and reports
Analyze and present data in a clear and concise manner
Ensure GMP compliance in laboratory notebooks, protocols, and reports
Collaborate with internal and external partners to evaluate, develop, and implement new process technologies
Author technical documents to support regulatory filings
Conduct technical discussions & meetings with internal stakeholders including procurement, quality, development and finance, and facilitate implementation of new automated processes
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members
Design and execute proof-of-concept experiments to demonstrate feasibility of new technologies or processes
Generate and analyze data to demonstrate compatibility of new technologies or processes with existing manufacturing systems
Lead technology transfer activities to ensure successful implementation of new processes or technologies in GMP manufacturing environments
Makes independent decisions regarding routine laboratory execution, minor troubleshooting, and data analysis within approved study protocols. Guidance is sought from senior team members for experimental design, major troubleshooting steps, and changes to validated processes
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of experience in MSAT, process development, or a related field
Strong expertise in cell therapy, automation, and bioprocessing
Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills
Experience with technology transfers, GMP manufacturing, and regulatory filings
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Knowledge of automation technologies, including but not limited to:
Experience with GMP implementation, including but not limited to:
GMP regulations and guidelines
Quality management systems
Process validation and verification
Experience with CAR-T cell therapy or similar cellular therapy products
Knowledge of regulatory requirements for cellular therapy products
Familiarity with design of experiments (DOE) and statistical process control (SPC)
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one
Eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment
Paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company holidays
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Legal assistance
Supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
Commuter benefits
Family planning and care resources
Well-being initiatives
Peer-to-peer recognition programs
Company
Legend Biotech
Legend Biotech is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes novel cell therapies for oncology.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (30)
2024 (11)
2023 (14)
2022 (7)
2021 (6)
2020 (13)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$750.45M2023-05-05Post Ipo Equity· $350M
2022-07-25Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2020-06-05IPO
Leadership Team
Carlos Santos
Chief Financial Officer
Alan Bash
President, CARVYKTI
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