Director, Regulatory CMC

Legend Biotech; New Jersey; On-site; USD 194,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Legend Biotech, based in Somerset, NJ, seeks a Director of Regulatory CMC to lead global strategies for late-stage and post-approval lifecycle management, driving alignment with manufacturing and development teams.

You will act as the primary Regulatory CMC representative on cross-functional teams, shaping submissions and regulatory strategies while mentoring junior staff and ensuring compliance across global markets.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience.
• 7+ years of Regulatory CMC experience supporting biologics, cell and gene therapy. Direct experience with CAR-T cell therapies is desired.
• Strong CMC technical background with ability to critically evaluate data from diverse disciplines.
• Global CMC regulatory experience including lifecycle management, supplements, variations and post-approval commitments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and execute global CMC regulatory strategies across commercial products and development-stage programs.
• Provide strategic regulatory leadership to cross-functional teams and drive risk mitigation plans.
• Serve as primary Regulatory CMC representative on cross-functional program teams and governance committees.
• Lead regulatory CMC planning, submissions, and interactions with Health Authorities.
• Build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve regulatory objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in regulatory processes, knowledge management, and best practices.
• Guide and support junior staff as applicable.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

CMC regulatory

Biologics experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Communication

Technical writing

Education

Advanced life sciences degree

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 a Director, Regulatory CMC as part of the Regulatory Affairs team based in Somerset, NJ.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and execute global CMC regulatory strategies across commercial products and development- stage programs, with primary accountability for late-stage development and post-approval lifecycle management activities.
• Provide strategic regulatory leadership to cross-functional teams, influencing development and manufacturing strategies, identifying regulatory risks and opportunities, and driving effective mitigation and contingency plans to support program objectives.
• Serve as the primary Regulatory CMC representative on cross-functional program teams and governance committees, ensuring alignment of regulatory strategies with corporate and portfolio goals.
• Lead and coordinate regulatory CMC planning, preparation of submissions, and interaction with Health Authorities.
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external collaborators to ensure effective execution of regulatory objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Regulatory CMC function, including development of regulatory processes, best practices, and knowledge management to enhance organizational effectiveness and compliance.
• Guide and support junior staff as applicable.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience.
• 7+ years of Regulatory CMC experience supporting biologics, cell and gene therapy. Direct experience with CAR-T cell therapies is desired.
• Strong CMC technical background is required. Ability to critically evaluate data from a broad range of scientific disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience leading late-stage programs and post-approval Regulatory CMC experience supporting commercial products, including lifecycle management, supplements, variations, annual reports, and post-approval commitments.
• Demonstrated global CMC regulatory experience.
• Deep understanding of global CMC requirements on cell and gene therapy.
• Expertise in late-stage development and lifecycle management.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, communication, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple programs.

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.

Other Types of Pay: Performance-based bonus and/or equity is available to employees in eligible roles.

• 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&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.
• Performance-based bonus and/or equity is available to employees in eligible roles.

Pay Range (Base Pay): $193,629 USD - $254,137 USD

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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