Associate Director, Cell Therapy Education

Legend Biotech; Bridgewater Township (NJ); Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Legend Biotech, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, Cell Therapy Education for the Commercial team. The role is remote and requires travel up to 60%. You will build and onboard a CTCE team, develop clinical engagement strategies for oncology APPs, and partner with advocacy groups to advance patient education.

You will oversee the region's CTCE team and collaborate with sales, medical, marketing, and other partners to ensure compliant execution and measurable success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Minimum of 5 years field clinical educator experience and 4 years oncology experience.
• Experience leading teams is preferred.
• Pharma/biotech background is advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to CTCEs for delivering team objectives.
• Define and implement team strategy to meet education objectives.
• Oversee recruiting, staffing, hiring, and training of CTCEs.
• Coach CTCEs to enable high engagement and performance.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Sales to align CTCE roles with objectives.
• Identify and remove operational barriers to team effectiveness.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and training for the CTCE team.
• Engage Marketing Franchise to support objectives and resources.
• Partner with External Alliances to support educational needs.

Skills

Team leadership

Clinical education

Oncology experience

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating and, one day, curing life‑threatening diseases. Headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, we are advancing the next generation of cell therapy through a portfolio of innovative technologies, including autologous, allogeneic, and in‑vivo cell therapy approaches. Our research spans chimeric antigen receptor T‑cell (CAR‑T), T‑cell receptor (TCR‑T), natural killer (NK) cell‑based therapies, and other emerging platforms designed to transform the treatment of serious diseases. From our global network of research and development sites, we are committed to discovering and developing safe, effective, and cutting‑edge therapies for patients worldwide.

Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Johnson & Johnson to jointly develop and commercialize CARVYKTI® (ciltacabtagene autoleucel; cilta‑cel). Through this strategic partnership, we combine complementary expertise and capabilities to advance innovative immunotherapies for patients living with multiple myeloma.

Legend Biotech is seeking an Associate Director, Cell Therapy Education as part of the Commercial team based Remotely.

Role Overview

Build and on-board a highly effective CTCE team. Develop strategy and educational initiatives for robust clinical engagement with cell therapy advanced practice providers (APPs) that supports brand objectives and organization goals. Champion opportunities for patient education and awareness through partnerships with advocacy groups and patient societies.

Oversee and manage the region's CTCE team.

This Associate Director, CTCE is expected to partner with commercial operations in developing measurement tools, partner with sales leadership team in developing an operating model, and partner with internal and external partners for optimal, compliant execution. Additionally - driving collaboration between the CTCEs and cross‑functional partners (sales, medical, TLL, marketing, etc.) for coordinated account planning and management is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to CTCEs for successful delivery of team objectives.
• Define and implement team strategy to meet field education objectives. Cross‑functionally establish success measures and ensure team clarity and accountability in meeting and/or exceeding objectives.
• Oversee recruiting, staffing, hiring, and training of CTCE’s.
• Provide coaching and development to respective CTCE’s to enable high team engagement and performance.
• Create a positive and engaging work environment that rewards accomplishments and encourages the advancement and retention of productive employees.
• Identify and remove operational barriers to team effectiveness.
• Ensure CTCE team is clear and compliant with all appropriate regulations and company guidelines and has right level of guidance and training to ensure highest level of compliance at all times, inclusive of first line monitoring.
• Engage and align Marketing Franchise team on objectives, priorities and resource needs.
• Partner with Marketing and Sales to define CTCE role in supporting account specific objectives.
• Engage key customers to define opportunities for collaboration and impact.
• Partner with External Alliances to develop partnerships that support nursing educational needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 5 years field clinical educator experience & 4 years Oncology experience.
• Current/previous experience leading teams preferred.
• Involvement/membership in ONS (Oncology Nursing Society).
• Previous pharma/biotech experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication (written and presentation), and analytical skills.
• Proven customer focus.
• Demonstrated strong listening skills.
• Demonstrated team work/collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to identify critical activities and tasks and adjusts priorities to meet organizational goals and objectives.
• Agility in multitasking.
• Demonstrated ability to read situations quickly, anticipate and adjust for problems and roadblocks.
• Proven ability to work independently and make decisions.
• Strong organizing/planning skills/disciplined, attention to details.
• Proven ability to exercise judgment with sound decision making skills.
• Able to travel 60% of the time.
• Ability to mentor and coach.
• Proven track record of attaining organizational and personal objectives.
• Proficient in working with Sales and Marketing leaders to develop short and long‑term goals that align with organization priorities.
• Strong negotiator with others, incorporating various strategies and desired outcomes.
• Ability to influence all customers (both internal and external) on issues that impact the business.
• Ability to perform administrative responsibilities accurately and on time.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full‑time employees. Contractors are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech.

Work Authorization & Employment Eligibility

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. As part of our commitment to maintaining a lawful workforce and ensuring compliance with federal employment regulations, we participate in the E‑Verify program. If you are selected for employment, you will be required to complete the Form I‑9 process, and your employment eligibility will be verified through E‑Verify in accordance with applicable federal law. We are committed to providing a fair, transparent, and welcoming hiring experience for all candidates.

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