General Manufacturing (QA) Leadership Development Program Associate

Legend Biotech EU; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 97,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Legend Biotech USA Inc. in Raritan, NJ, is launching an Early Career Leadership Program within our Manufacturing/Quality Operations.

The program accelerates development for high-potential Master’s graduates through structured rotations across MSAT, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain, with executive mentorship and a Leadership Development Series. Recent PhD or MBA graduates with 2–3 years of life sciences or manufacturing exposure are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Recent PhD or MBA graduate.
• MS in Biomedical Engineering a plus.
• 2-3 years of professional experience in life sciences, manufacturing, engineering, quality or supply chain environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and aspiration to grow into future operational and enterprise leadership roles.
• Degree in Business, Biomedical Engineering, Supply Chain/Manufacturing, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Participate in multiple-functional rotations across Global Manufacturing, MSAT, Quality, Manufacturing or Supply Chain.
• Rotations last 12 months each and are tailored to development goals and business needs.
• Engage in executive mentorship and a Leadership Development Series to grow leadership capabilities.
• Contribute to enterprise-wide business outcomes and career mobility within Legend Biotech.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership potential

Education

PhD

MBA

MS in Biomedical Engineering

Job description

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we are developing advanced cell therapies across a diverse array of technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen receptor T-cell, T-cell receptor (TCR-T), and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy. From our three R&D sites around the world, we apply these innovative technologies to pursue the discovery of safe, efficacious and cutting-edge therapeutics for patients worldwide.

Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Janssen, one of the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson, to jointly develop and commercialize ciltacabtagene autolecuel (cilta-cel). Our strategic partnership is designed to combine the strengths and expertise of both companies to advance the promise of an immunotherapy in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

Legend Biotech is seeking participants for Legend’s Manufacturing/Quality Management, Leadership Development Program as part of the Technical Operations team based in Raritan, NJ.

Role Overview

The Early Career Leadership Program at Legend Biotech is a strategic, enterprise-focused development experience designed to accelerate the growth of high-potential professionals early in their careers. Rooted in our commitment to cultivating enterprise-minded, value-driven leaders, this program provides structured rotational exposure, executive mentorship, and real-time business impact across scientific, operational, and corporate functions.

Legend’s U.S. manufacturing network supports clinical trials and commercial CAR-T therapies for patients across the United States, with CARVYKTI® available at more than 140 treatment centers nationwide. Through our collaboration with Johnson & Johnson, we continue to expand manufacturing capabilities across both regions to meet growing patient demand. top

Join us in redefining what’s possible and build a career where your growth and patient impact go hand in hand

Key Responsibilities

• The Manufacturing Hi-Po Leadership Development Program at Legend Biotech is a 2.5–3 year leadership accelerator designed for high-potential Master’s graduates seeking to build careers at the intersection of advanced therapy manufacturing, operational strategy, and global supply.
• Participants will complete multiple-functional rotations (12 months each) within areas of Global Manufacturing; including Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT), Quality, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain over the course of the program. Rotations are tailored based on individual development goals, business needs, and participant interests, allowing candidates to gain targeted experience across key operational functions.
• This structured program integrates high-impact operations experiences, executive mentorship, and a Leadership Development Series focused on developing leaders at every level — from leading self and others to influencing senior stakeholders and driving enterprise-wide business outcomes.
• At Legend Biotech, we believe our people are our greatest asset. This program reflects our unwavering commitment to professional development, career mobility, and long-term leadership growth; empowering early-career talent to take on meaningful challenges, expand their impact, and shape the future of our organization.

Requirements

• Recent PhD or MBA graduate
• MS in Biomedical Engineering a plus
• 2-3 years of professional experience in life sciences, manufacturing, engineering, quality or supply chain environments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and aspiration to grow into future operational and enterprise leadership roles.
• Degree in Business, Biomedical Engineering, Supply Chain/Manufacturing, or related discipline.

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.

Benefits and Paid Time Off: 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.

Pay Range (Base Pay):

$97,000—$135,000 USD

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.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Legend Biotech to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances.

Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice by the employee or the company.

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