Senior Engineer

Legend-Biotech; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Legend Biotech, Inc. in Raritan, NJ, seeks a Senior Engineer to provide technical leadership for facilities, utilities, and cell therapy manufacturing equipment.

You will partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Facilities, and Maintenance to enable reliable, compliant operations and drive continuous improvement. You will lead lifecycle management, troubleshooting, and change controls while delivering OpEx initiatives and supporting audits, with a focus on cGMP compliance across multiple

Qualifications

• BS in engineering; MS preferred.
• 7+ years of engineering, facilities, maintenance, or operations in GMP environment.
• Experience in biotechnology/pharma manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Owns lifecycle management for GMP facilities, utilities and process equipment.
• Lead troubleshooting, deviations, CAPAs and change controls for equipment and systems.
• Identify and deliver CO­GM reduction and OpEx initiatives.
• Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Support commissioning, qualification, validation, startup and turnover activities.
• Monitor system performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Draft and review SOPs, technical reports and specifications.
• Lead cross-functional projects and manage contractors/vendors.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, EHS and regulatory requirements.
• Support audits and inspections.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean/TPS

Problem solving

Education

BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or related

MS preferred

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 Senior Engineer as part of the Facilities & Engineering team based in Raritan, NJ.

Role Overview

Legend Biotech is seeking a Senior Engineer to provide technical leadership for facilities, utilities, and commercial cell therapy manufacturing process equipment, and technical support of capital projects and manufacturing investigations. The role partners with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Facilities, Supply Chain, Automation, and Maintenance organizations to ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient operation of critical process equipment and plant systems while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering ownership and lifecycle management for GMP facilities, utilities, and cell therapy manufacturing process equipment.
• Lead troubleshooting, root cause investigations, deviation support, CAPAs, and change controls for manufacturing equipment and support systems.
• Identify, lead, and deliver Cost of Goods Manufactured (COGM) reduction and Operational Excellence (OpEx) initiatives.
• Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Support commissioning, qualification, validation, startup, and turnover activities.
• Monitor system performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Author and review SOPs, technical reports, and specifications.
• Lead cross-functional projects and manage contractors and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, EHS, and regulatory requirements.
• Support audits and inspections.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or related discipline; MS preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of engineering, facilities, maintenance, or operations experience in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Experience supporting biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or cell therapy manufacturing preferred.
• Experience leading equipment and utility projects from concept through implementation.
• Knowledge of commissioning, qualification, validation, change control, and deviation management processes.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading cross‑functional initiatives.
• Proven Lean/TPS implementation experience and Operational Excellence leadership experience preferred.

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):

$96,267 - $126,351 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

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.