MES Engineer

BioSpace; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 111,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match vesting on‑d

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Legend Biotech, headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, seeks a MES Engineer for the Manufacturing Excellence team based in Raritan, NJ. You will support EBR development, MES updates, and validation activities to enable efficient CAR‑T production and site initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and at least 7 years of relevant experience, with PAS‑X MES expertise and cross‑functional collaboration across QA, IT, and Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant MES/CGMP manufacturing experience; cell/gene therapy background advantageous.
• Technical expertise in Change Control and leading MES enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Support eBR development, modeling, and deployment in MES.
• Coordinate with departments to gather requirements and deliver robust EBR designs.
• Participate in design testing, release planning, and demos with partners.
• Serve as a MES SME for CAR‑T and site initiatives needing MES enhancements.
• Coordinate MES updates with ERP and other systems.

Skills

MES experience

Change Control

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

PAS-X

ERP

eLIMs

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 MES Engineer as part of the Manufacturing & Supply team based in Raritan, NJ.

Role Overview

The MES Engineer will be part of Manufacturing Excellence team reporting to the Manufacturing Execution Systems Lead and will be responsible for EBR development and administration at the Raritan site to support production processing while liaising with other functions including but not limited to Tech Support, Process Improvement, Validation, Supply Chain, Operations, QA, Reg CMC, and IT. This individual will support electronic batch record (EBR) updates and system improvements, support applicable process and facility updates, and support qualification activities associated with MES (PAS‑X).

Key Responsibilities

• Support eBR development, modeling, and deployment in MES.
• Coordinate with other departments to gather user requirements, gauge effort, and deliver robust, right first time EBR designs.
• Participate in design testing, release planning, and demos with partners.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert of MES for CAR‑T and site initiatives requiring MES enhancements.
• Coordinate MES updates with other Supply Chain Systems (ERP, eLIMs, etc.).
• Coordinate and execute MES validation activities according to the Software Development Lifecycle (e.g. commissioning test Plans (CTP), Installation/Operational Qualification (IOQ)).
• Define standardizations and update documentation (e.g. SOPs, WIs, Technical & Design Specifications, and Qualification Protocols) with alignment to Global Procedures.
• Act as a Site MES SME to support Quality Investigations, Corrections, and QMS records.
• Build the Site Readiness of MES for FDA and/or Other Regulatory Audits / Inspections.
• This individual is responsible for the training of Manufacturing Excellence on MES utilization and ensuring that Manufacturing Excellence properly assesses updates and impact.
• Key Relationships: establish key stakeholder relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to interact with all levels within the organization.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field or equivalent experience required. Advanced degree preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience is required. Demonstrated experience translating business needs to system requirements. Cell/Gene Therapy cGMP manufacturing and project planning experience preferred.
• Provide technical expertise of Change Control process as well as oversight of the MES team to ensure smooth implementation of system enhancement activities.
• Accurately and reliably gauge task effort and plan work to meet project timelines; work closely with the development and MS&T organization to ensure translation of changes from concept to implementation, building long term implementation and support plans.
• Ability to work independently and successfully, prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, integrate cross‑functional issues and balance competing priorities effectively. Must be able to manage shifting priorities to meet critical deadlines in a fast paced and dynamic, growing environment.
• Provide technical recommendation and limitations associated with MES functionality in the evaluation of potential process changes for effectiveness, value, risk, and priority.
• Drive the implementation of MES enhancements that would provide reduction in COGs, and increase throughput, capacity, and quality compliance.
• Work cross‑functionally across Technical Operations and interface with IT to drive the design and implementation of new system updates for cell therapy development and manufacturing.
• When necessary, support studies related to process improvement and implementation of new manufacturing execution system technologies.
• An ability to build strong partnerships and effectively integrate with cross functional collaborators to drive projects/programs forward in a matrixed environment.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to lead as a change agent to promote flexibility, creativity, and accountability.
• Clear and succinct verbal and written communication skills.

PAS‑X Experience Required.

• Provide technical expertise of Change Control process as well as oversight of the MES team to ensure smooth implementation of system enhancement activities.

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.
• 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.

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

Pay Range (Base Pay)

$110,706 - $145,303 USD

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

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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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