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 a Global Chief Medical Officer as part of the Clinical Development team based in Somerset, NJ.
Role Overview
Legend Biotech is a global, integrated cell therapy company dedicated to discovering, developing, and manufacturing transformative therapies for patients with cancer, autoimmune, and other serious diseases. The company has a vision of harnessing the power of the immune system to create durable and potentially curative treatments. By combining deep scientific expertise with advanced manufacturing and global execution capabilities, Legend Biotech aims to change the way the world treats disease and to make cutting-edge cell therapies broadly accessible to patients.
Legend Biotech is at the forefront of cell therapy research and development. In pursuit of cure, the company is leveraging its integrated autologous, allogeneic and in vivo cell therapy platforms to design and deliver therapies that can reprogram immune cells to precisely target and eliminate the root cause of diseases, including cancers and autoimmune diseases.
Legend Biotech is recruiting an accomplished drug developer and a visionary organization/business leader as Global Chief Medical Officer (CMO) who will serve as the senior clinical development leader for our ongoing clinical programs and teams in both the United States and China. This role is pivotal in overseeing the global clinical development strategy, ensuring the safety, efficacy, and regulatory compliance of the company’s innovative therapies, and shaping the clinical vision for the company’s pipeline.
Reporting to President of Research and Development, the Global CMO will work closely with the executive leadership team, regulatory authorities, and key external stakeholders to lead the clinical development program from pre-clinical stages through to post-market activities. Additionally, the Global CMO will act as a strategic thought leader in the field of cell and gene therapy and provide clinical expertise in the design, execution, and interpretation of clinical trials, regulatory submissions, and product commercialization.
This position offers a unique opportunity to join a growing and innovative company at the forefront of cell and gene therapy, where the Global CMO will have the opportunity to make a profound impact on the future of medicine and improve patient outcomes globally.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Strategy & Leadership
Team Development & Collaboration
Regulatory & Compliance
Clinical Trial Oversight & Data Review
Scientific Leadership & Innovation
Commercial & Investor Relations
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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.
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.