Business Analyst Pipeline Strategy Execution

Legend Biotech; New Jersey; On-site; USD 107,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotech company based in Somerset, NJ is seeking a Business Analyst for Pipeline Strategy Execution. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities and support the Pipeline Chief of Staff with competitive intelligence research and data-driven decision-making. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in business analysis within the biotech or pharma industry, with a salary range of $107,482 to $141,070 USD.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Eight weeks of paid parental leave

Comprehensive paid time off policy

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in business analysis, strategy, or operations within biotech/pharma.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and independently.
• Fluency in English; Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor key scientific and investor conferences and summarize findings.
• Develop and maintain dashboards tracking competitor pipelines.
• Support development and maintenance of pipeline project dashboard.
• Prepare briefing materials and data summaries for key stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Organizational skills

Communication and stakeholder management

Data visualization/dashboard tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

Overview

Legend Biotech is seeking a Business Analyst Pipeline Strategy Execution as part of the Exploratory Technology team based in Somerset, NJ. The role supports the Pipeline Chief of Staff by enabling early-stage competitive intelligence research, data-driven decision-making, streamlining operational processes, and enhancing cross-functional collaboration. This position requires strong analytical capabilities, organizational skills, and the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights that align with pipeline strategy and corporate goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor key scientific and investor conferences (e.g., ASH, ASCO) and summarize relevant findings.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and databases tracking early-stage competitor pipelines for internal stakeholders, including governance and strategy meetings.
• Data Integration & Reporting
  • Support the development, integration, and maintenance of the pipeline project dashboard in collaboration with the PMO.
  • Monitor organizational performance metrics and generate regular reports to inform strategic planning and communications.
• Assist in evaluating resource and capital allocation across projects to ensure alignment with pipeline strategy.
• Contribute to pipeline portfolio visioning and prioritization through data analysis and scenario planning.
• Prepare briefing materials and data summaries for meetings with key stakeholders and senior leaders; track action items to ensure timely execution.
• Identify inter-project bottlenecks and synergy opportunities through cross-functional analysis; recommend process improvements and operational efficiencies to support strategic pivots.
• Assist in drafting internal communications and maintain documentation of pipeline strategy, goals, and cascading objectives across departments.
• Support special analytical projects requiring inputs from multiple branches and conduct deep dives into operating models and performance metrics to inform decision-making.
• Determine KPIs and reporting cadences for pipeline dashboards in collaboration with PMO and leadership; shape communications for senior leadership briefings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in business analysis, strategy, or operations within biotech/pharma or related industry.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools; ability to learn data visualization/dashboard tools (e.g., Spotfire, Tableau).
• English; Mandarin is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated base pay range is $107,482 USD - $141,070 USD.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, eight weeks of paid parental leave after three months, and a comprehensive paid time off policy (vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, floating holidays). Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, life and disability coverage, legal assistance, and additional voluntary plans.

EEO Statement

Legend Biotech is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Employment is at-will and Legend may adjust base salary or other compensation at any time based on performance or market conditions. Legend Biotech maintains a drug-free workplace.

"Benefits:" includes health, dental, vision, life, matched 401(k), FSAs/HSAs, disability coverage, insurance options, commuter benefits, and family planning resources.