Legend Biotech
Legend Biotech is hiring a Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating life‑threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we develop advanced cell therapies across multiple technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic CAR‑T, TCR‑T, and NK cell‑based immunotherapy. Legend Biotech entered a global collaboration with Janssen, a Johnson & Johnson company, to jointly develop and commercialize ciltacabtagene autolecuel (cilta‑cel) for multiple myeloma. Role Overview
The Strategic Sourcing Specialist reports to the Associate Director of Strategic Sourcing and supports molecular and cellular sourcing strategies focused on Cell and Gene Therapy programs. The specialist establishes and maintains a non‑GMP and GMP supply network for the Technical Development clinical pipeline, supports the development and manufacture of early clinical starting materials, drug substances, and drug products, and ensures externally sourced products meet global quality standards. The specialist also manages vendor identification, reagent and consumable supply, and invoice processing. Key Responsibilities
Support the Associate Director in the oversight of non‑GMP and GMP critical materials, including viral vectors, plasmids, and cell banks. Serve as a sourcing point of contact for raw material consumables and reagent sourcing activities. Facilitate contract review and implementation into the contract management and purchasing system. Coordinate shipments between Legend and external suppliers and liaise with the logistics team and laboratories. Oversee technical development and clinical materials inventory as needed. Support procurement activities of clinical supply materials for internal clinical manufacturing. Build and foster relationships with external suppliers and align with internal SME and key stakeholders. Collaborate with the Quality department to ensure GMP practices are followed by external partners and support supplier qualification. Support client communications related to critical raw materials development and supply for multiple cell and gene therapy programs. Make decisions regarding technical development lab sourcing for raw material consumables and reagents, with higher‑level approval for major decisions. Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree (or relevant experience) in Business, Supply Chain Management, Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Immunology, or related business/biological sciences. ≥ 3 years of experience working in cGMP pharmaceutical or similar. Minimum of 2 years of external supplier experience. Knowledge of inventory management, purchase orders, and invoices. Experience facilitating shipment of temperature‑sensitive materials, consumables, and laboratory equipment. Familiarity with sourcing and procurement procedures and technologies. Knowledge of cGMP guidelines and experience working with the quality department. Understanding of molecular and/or cell biology preferred. Provide purchasing, shipping, and invoice review support to technical development team. Operate independently and in a cross‑functional team environment. Strong verbal communication skills and experience talking with contractors and external partners. Comfortable in a fast‑paced and changing environment. Knowledge of ERP systems (S/4 HANA preferred). Knowledge of MS Office Suite, PowerBI, Project Management Software such as Smartsheet. The anticipated base pay range is: $81,273 USD - $106,669 USD. Benefits
Legend Biotech offers a best‑in‑class benefits package that supports well‑being, financial stability, and long‑term career growth. Highlights include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with company match that vests fully on day one; equity and stock options for eligible roles; eight weeks of paid parental leave after just three months of employment; a paid time off policy with 15 vacation days, 5 personal days, 5 sick days, 11 U.S. national holidays, and 3 floating holidays; 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. Additional benefits include commuter benefits, family planning and care resources, well‑being initiatives, and peer‑to‑peer recognition programs. EEO Statement
Legend Biotech is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Legend’s policy ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics. Employment is at‑will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice by the employee or the company. Legend may adjust base salary or other discretionary compensation at any time based on individual, team, performance, or market conditions. Legend Biotech maintains a drug‑free workplace.
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Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating life‑threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we develop advanced cell therapies across multiple technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic CAR‑T, TCR‑T, and NK cell‑based immunotherapy. Legend Biotech entered a global collaboration with Janssen, a Johnson & Johnson company, to jointly develop and commercialize ciltacabtagene autolecuel (cilta‑cel) for multiple myeloma. Role Overview
The Strategic Sourcing Specialist reports to the Associate Director of Strategic Sourcing and supports molecular and cellular sourcing strategies focused on Cell and Gene Therapy programs. The specialist establishes and maintains a non‑GMP and GMP supply network for the Technical Development clinical pipeline, supports the development and manufacture of early clinical starting materials, drug substances, and drug products, and ensures externally sourced products meet global quality standards. The specialist also manages vendor identification, reagent and consumable supply, and invoice processing. Key Responsibilities
Support the Associate Director in the oversight of non‑GMP and GMP critical materials, including viral vectors, plasmids, and cell banks. Serve as a sourcing point of contact for raw material consumables and reagent sourcing activities. Facilitate contract review and implementation into the contract management and purchasing system. Coordinate shipments between Legend and external suppliers and liaise with the logistics team and laboratories. Oversee technical development and clinical materials inventory as needed. Support procurement activities of clinical supply materials for internal clinical manufacturing. Build and foster relationships with external suppliers and align with internal SME and key stakeholders. Collaborate with the Quality department to ensure GMP practices are followed by external partners and support supplier qualification. Support client communications related to critical raw materials development and supply for multiple cell and gene therapy programs. Make decisions regarding technical development lab sourcing for raw material consumables and reagents, with higher‑level approval for major decisions. Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree (or relevant experience) in Business, Supply Chain Management, Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Immunology, or related business/biological sciences. ≥ 3 years of experience working in cGMP pharmaceutical or similar. Minimum of 2 years of external supplier experience. Knowledge of inventory management, purchase orders, and invoices. Experience facilitating shipment of temperature‑sensitive materials, consumables, and laboratory equipment. Familiarity with sourcing and procurement procedures and technologies. Knowledge of cGMP guidelines and experience working with the quality department. Understanding of molecular and/or cell biology preferred. Provide purchasing, shipping, and invoice review support to technical development team. Operate independently and in a cross‑functional team environment. Strong verbal communication skills and experience talking with contractors and external partners. Comfortable in a fast‑paced and changing environment. Knowledge of ERP systems (S/4 HANA preferred). Knowledge of MS Office Suite, PowerBI, Project Management Software such as Smartsheet. The anticipated base pay range is: $81,273 USD - $106,669 USD. Benefits
Legend Biotech offers a best‑in‑class benefits package that supports well‑being, financial stability, and long‑term career growth. Highlights include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with company match that vests fully on day one; equity and stock options for eligible roles; eight weeks of paid parental leave after just three months of employment; a paid time off policy with 15 vacation days, 5 personal days, 5 sick days, 11 U.S. national holidays, and 3 floating holidays; 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. Additional benefits include commuter benefits, family planning and care resources, well‑being initiatives, and peer‑to‑peer recognition programs. EEO Statement
Legend Biotech is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Legend’s policy ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics. Employment is at‑will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice by the employee or the company. Legend may adjust base salary or other discretionary compensation at any time based on individual, team, performance, or market conditions. Legend Biotech maintains a drug‑free workplace.
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