R&D Management Leadership Development Program
Legend Biotech
4 hours ago
On-site
Somerset, NJ
Human Resources
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead complex, cross-functional projects that directly impact R&D strategy, clinical advancement, or manufacturing scalability.
- Partner with senior leaders across Research, Clinical, Regulatory, and Technical Operations to drive decision-making.
- Translate scientific insights into actionable business and development strategies.
- Contribute to the advancement of cell and gene therapy programs from early discovery through commercialization.
- Present recommendations and insights to executive leadership, influencing enterprise priorities.
Requirements:
- PhD required in Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Cell Biology, or related life sciences disciplines.
- 7–10 years of industry experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or related industry.
- Demonstrated experience advancing scientific or clinical programs in R&D.
- Proven ability to lead complex projects and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
- Strong business acumen and ability to connect scientific work to broader org. strategy.
- Experience in Cell Therapy (preferred).
- Demonstrated record of scientific rigor, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Clear aspiration and potential to grow into scientific and enterprise leadership roles.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match (vests fully on day one).
- Eight (8) weeks paid parental leave after three (3) months of employment.
- Paid time off: vacation, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company holidays.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts; life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; legal assistance; supplemental plans (e.g., pet, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity).
- Voluntary commuter benefits; family planning and care resources; well-being initiatives; peer-to-peer recognition programs.
- Lead complex, cross-functional projects that directly impact R&D strategy, clinical advancement, or manufacturing scalability.
- Partner with senior leaders across Research, Clinical, Regulatory, and Technical Operations to drive decision-making.
- Translate scientific insights into actionable business and development strategies.
- Contribute to the advancement of cell and gene therapy programs from early discovery through commercialization.
- Present recommendations and insights to executive leadership, influencing enterprise priorities.
Requirements:
- PhD required in Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Cell Biology, or related life sciences disciplines.
- 7–10 years of industry experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or related industry.
- Demonstrated experience advancing scientific or clinical programs in R&D.
- Proven ability to lead complex projects and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
- Strong business acumen and ability to connect scientific work to broader org. strategy.
- Experience in Cell Therapy (preferred).
- Demonstrated record of scientific rigor, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Clear aspiration and potential to grow into scientific and enterprise leadership roles.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match (vests fully on day one).
- Eight (8) weeks paid parental leave after three (3) months of employment.
- Paid time off: vacation, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company holidays.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts; life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; legal assistance; supplemental plans (e.g., pet, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity).
- Voluntary commuter benefits; family planning and care resources; well-being initiatives; peer-to-peer recognition programs.