Associate Director, Cell Therapy Education

Legend-Biotech; Bridgewater Township (NJ); Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Legend Biotech seeks an Associate Director, Cell Therapy Education to lead the CTCE team and drive educational initiatives with clinical engagement across cell therapy practices.

The role partners with commercial operations to shape an operating model, measure success, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sales, medical, and marketing priorities. Remote work is available with substantial travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years field clinical educator experience and 4 years Oncology experience.
• Current/previous experience leading teams preferred.
• Membership in ONS (Oncology Nursing Society) preferred.
• Previous pharma/biotech experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and presentation skills.
• Strong listening and collaboration skills.
• Ability to travel 60% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to CTCEs for successful delivery of team objectives.
• Define and implement team strategy to meet field education objectives with clear success measures.
• Oversee recruiting, staffing, hiring and training of CTCEs.
• Coach and develop CTCEs to boost engagement and performance.
• Foster a positive work environment that rewards accomplishments and retention.
• Identify and remove operational barriers to team effectiveness.
• Ensure CTCEs follow regulations and company guidelines with compliant training.
• Engage Marketing Franchise to align objectives and resources.
• Partner with Sales to define CTCE role in account objectives.
• Engage key customers to identify collaboration opportunities.
• Collaborate with External Alliances to support nursing education needs.

Skills

Leadership

Oncology experience

Communication skills

Team coaching

Strategic planning

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Associate Director, Cell Therapy Education

United States

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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

EEO Statement

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