
Senior Project Manager, Site PMO
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 Senior Project Manager, PMO as part of the Technical Operations team based in Raritan, NJ.
Role Overview
This position will be responsible for providing operational excellence project management support to the cGMP Clinical and Commercial Cell Therapy Manufacturing plant. This individual will partner with Plant Leadership and various Technical Operation and Quality functions in support of personalized cell therapy production through safe and compliant manufacturing operations according to cGMP requirements. The individual will be responsible for management and delivery of the integrated project and program plans in the plant, ensuring alignment in support of the overall objectives and priorities of the plant. This position will also be responsible for establishing and reporting on key project/program metrics in support of on time and on budget project deliverables. The role will require proven leadership and expertise that drives effective communication, coordination and collaboration across relevant cross functional groups to establish a strong project management office to enable robust production, testing and release of product to patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Helps to develop and support implementation of a project management office (PMO) with tools such as project portfolio management to prioritize projects to deliver improved business performance and increase utilization and skills of plant team members
- Leads generation and alignment of integrated project plans across functional teams
- Defines the interdependent deliverables and ensures that quality, risk, cost, time are managed within the overall approved plan to drive delivery of project milestones and objectives on time and on budget
- Drives milestone decision point planning and associated deliverables across functions to achieve the overall project objectives. Clearly defines the critical path and generates clear decision criteria for the project.
- Develops options and solutions to complex project risk problems, providing guidance to leadership including trade-off and implications assessment (value, risk, cost, time) to the project or program
- Prepares and manages governance interactions in partnership with the Project Sponsor
- Monitors and reports on progress of the project goals
- Manages an integrated project budget and resource plan in partnership with the Project Sponsors, Finance team member, and functional line representatives on the team
- Responsible for development and management of the communication plan for the project, including stakeholder management
- Defines and aligns project messages and major communications (internal and external) with the Project Sponsor and team. Responsible for ensuring effective, accurate and timely communication of project information in order to facilitate development of action options and team recommendations to governance
- Responsible for ensuring effective, accurate and timely communication of project information.
Requirements
- BS/BA required in technical discipline: Engineering, science or similar field
- Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline or related field required. PMP certification preferred.
- 6+ years of experience managing and leading multiple complex projects/programs within the biopharmaceutical industry.
- Demonstrated success in leading and negotiating in a matrix-based organization.
- Must be able to create a highly collaborative and inclusive environment necessary for the team to be effective.
- Superior interpersonal skills, & communication skills and ability to effectively manage conflicts and negotiations while providing impact and influence
- Strong track record in executing effective project management in cross-functional drug development teams or clinical, regulatory, pharmaceutical sciences/technical operations in the biopharmaceutical industry.
- Excellent knowledge of project management discipline and its application to drug development required to deliver time, cost, quality, and risk management to teams.
- Demonstrated results in creating and managing complex program plans, including experience with global teams, budgetary management, resource planning, and fiscal awareness.
- Project Management background
- Ability to engage all levels of the organization, from site leadership to the shop floor
- Proven experience working and leading in a matrix environment
- Ability to lead with influence
- Able to manage shifting priorities to meet critical deadlines in a fast paced and dynamic, growing environment, while providing clear direction to team members
- Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Change management
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
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Benefits:
We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can thrive - both professionally and personally. To attract and retain top talent in a highly competitive industry, we offer a best-in-class benefits package that supports well-being, financial stability, and long-term career growth. Our offerings are designed to meet the diverse needs of our team members and their families, ensuring they feel valued and supported every step of the way. Highlights include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match that vest fully on day one. Equity and stock options are available to employees in eligible roles, we offer eight weeks of paid parental leave after just three months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes 15 vacation days, 5 personal days, 5 sick days, 11 U.S. national holidays, and 3 floating holidays. Additional 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 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.
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. It is Legend’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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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