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Senior/Executive Director Rheumatology (Remote)

United States

Company Information

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 and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy. 

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) in 2017. 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 Senior/Executive Director Rheumatology as part of the Clinical Development team based Remote. 

Role Overview

The Senior/Executive Director Rheumatology is a newly created request with significant impact on the development and life cycle of drug development projects within the company. The candidate for this role will be responsible providing consulting information in the field of rheumatological diseases as well engaging with KOL in autoimmune/rheumatology field. Full understanding of tenets of FIH studies (e.g. dose selection rationale, biomarker plans, etc) and the relevant compliance framework for clinical development activities are essential in order to help research and clinical activities related to drug development. Candidate must possess passion for science and patients, as well as entrepreneurial drive to help the organization succeed. The position will be reporting into Chief Medical Officer.

Key Responsibilities  

  • Lead clinical science aspects of design of clinical studies
  • Collaborate with scientists and technical experts to integrate cellular therapy into the overall clinical development strategy
  • Collaborate with academic scientists, clinical experts, and study investigators
  • Represent and advocate for the project in internal and external venues
  • Clinical leadership for business development and partnership activities as needed
  • Act as a champion for high standards of compliance, ethics and safety, and putting patients first

Requirements

  • MD or MD-PhD or equivalent medical degree with US board certification in rheumatology
  • 10+ years’ industry/ academic clinical development experience in rheumatology, leading cross-functional development teams is required.
  • Sub-specialization and/or clinical development experience or knowledge of cell therapies or CAR-T is highly desirable.
  • Experience working with biotech - preferred but not required.
  • Demonstrated capacity to think creatively when addressing complex situations
  • Demonstrated excellence and experience in first-in-human clinical development including the design, execution of first in human trials
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills; willingness to “roll up the sleeves” to contribute to team efforts in a dynamic, fast-paced environment; stellar writing skills, a track record of publications; superb presentation skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with cross functional teams such as pre-clinical scientists, clinical operations, safety-PV, biomarker, biostatistics, regulatory, and project management including peer to peer interactions with academic scientific experts, KOLs and stake holders.
  • Assure that the highest quality, ethical & professional values are demonstrated in all aspects of the team work
  • Ensures compliance with corporate policies and procedures, as well as, all related healthcare laws and regulations
  • Highly collaborative & effective influencing skills and the ability to operate across multiple geographies
  • Strong track record of delivering results through effective team and peer leadership in matrix
  • Superior interpersonal skills, & communication skills ensuring full alignment of cross functional teams. Ability to effectively manage conflicts and negotiations while providing impact and influence. Communicate regularly and effectively with senior leaders.
  • Excellent leadership & organizational skills, analytical skills, presentation skills, and strong experience in translating medical/clinical information into clinical development strategies.
  • Travel requirement up to <10 % of the time

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