Global Viral Vector MSAT Lead

Legend Biotech USA; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Legend Biotech USA is seeking a Global Viral Vector MSAT Lead to provide technical leadership for viral vector manufacturing in Raritan, NJ. The role involves oversight of GMP manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance and reliability.

Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years in MSAT or process development, along with experience leading teams in cell therapy manufacturing. This is an opportunity to work in a cutting-edge environment focused on innovative therapies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in MSAT, tech transfer, or process development.
• Experience in cell therapy commercial cGMP programs with end-to-end know-how.
• Extensive experience in Cell Therapy tech transfer and/or MSAT.

Responsibilities

• Lead MSAT technical support for clinical and late-stage GMP manufacturing.
• Own end-to-end process knowledge for assigned viral vector platforms.
• Serve as the primary MSAT technical lead for deviations and investigations.

Skills

Technical leadership

Process Development

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem-solving

Cell Therapy expertise

Education

B.S. in technical discipline: biology, engineering, science, or related field

Job description

Legend Biotech is seeking a Global Viral Vector MSAT Lead as part of the Global Manufacturing & Supply team based in Raritan, NJ.

Role Overview

The Senior Manager, MSAT - Viral Vector Lead for global In Vivo platforms provides technical leadership and execution oversight for viral vector manufacturing supporting in vivo programs across clinical development and commercial lifecycle management. This role ensures robust, scalable, and compliant manufacturing processes for viral vector platforms that can be transferred to internal or external sites. This role requires collaboration and partnering closely with Process Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain teams to enable reliable clinical supply and future commercialization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead MSAT technical support for clinical and late-stage GMP manufacturing of viral vectors for in vivo platforms.
• Own end-to-end process knowledge for assigned viral vector platforms, including upstream production, downstream purification, formulation, and fill/finish interfaces.
• Lead technology transfer of viral vector processes from Process Development into GMP manufacturing, including internal sites and external CDMOs.
• Serve as the primary MSAT technical lead for deviations, root cause investigations, risk assessments, and CAPA execution.
• Drive process characterization, control strategy development, continued process verification (CPV), and performance trending.
• Partner cross-functionally to identify and mitigate manufacturing, scale-up, and comparability risks to ensure supply continuity.
• Provide MSAT technical input to CMC regulatory submissions, health authority interactions, and inspection readiness.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of MSAT scientists and engineers.
• Drives justification and alignment with key partners (ie. JnJ).

Requirements

• B.S. required, in technical discipline: biology, engineering, science, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of in MSAT, tech transfer or process development.
• Industrial biologics CMC development or manufacturing experience, CAR-T experience is highly desirable.
• Experience in cell therapy commercial cGMP program with end-to-end know-how to manage process platform changes/improvements in a global manufacturing network and change management process.
• Candidate must have extensive experience in Cell Therapy tech transfer and/or MSAT.
• Experience in a cross functional CMC team as a technical representative driving global commercial programs in cell therapy.
• Experience as a technical owner in reviewing regulatory submission sections, responding to agency audits.
• Experience in implementing and managing new commercial processes, improvements and changes.
• Experience in driving consistency across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Experience in collaborating with external partners and CMOs preferred.
• Extensive knowledge in process development, technology transfer, process comparability, CMC regulatory guidelines, process monitoring and manufacturing operations support.
• Ability to think critically and demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Results driven with strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong experience working in a cross-functional organization with multiple partners with competing priorities.
• Ability to plan, multitask, prioritize and be an effective and influential decision maker focused on action and implementation.

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

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.