General Manufacturing (QA) Leadership Development Program Associate

Merck & Co.; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 83,711 - 109,870; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Legend Biotech in Raritan, NJ, is seeking participants for the Manufacturing Management, Leadership Development Program aimed at early-career high-potential professionals. This strategic program provides mentorship, rotational exposure across manufacturing areas, and is designed to cultivate future leaders in advanced therapy manufacturing.

Join us to build a career where your growth is aligned with impactful work in the biotechnology field, contributing to pioneering therapies for patients worldwide.

Qualifications

• Recent M.S. or M.A. Graduate (Class of 2023–2026).
• 2–3 years of professional experience in life sciences or manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete functional rotations within Global Manufacturing areas.
• Gain targeted experience across key operational functions.
• Develop leaders through mentorship and leadership development series.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership potential

Education

M.S. or M.A. Graduate

Degree in Biomedical Engineering

Degree in Supply Chain/Manufacturing

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 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.

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 M.S. or M.A. Graduate (Class of 2023–2026)
• 2–3 years of professional experience in life sciences, manufacturing, engineering, 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 Biomedical Engineering, Supply Chain/Manufacturing, or related discipline.

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.

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

Pay Range (Base Pay)

$83,711—$109,870 USD

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.

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