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Project Manager, External Engagement (Contractor)

Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States

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 Project Manager, External Engagement (Contractor) as part of the Commercial team based in Bridgewater, NJ.

Role Overview

Reporting to Executive Director, External Engagement, the Project Manager will run and manage multiple projects in a proactive manner. Leverage project management tools and processes, including detailed timelines, milestones and daily tracking to ensure projects are delivered to company goals and commitments. Be prepared to report on project progress and status through weekly reporting or at the request of Leadership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define scope, goals, and deliverables of each assigned project that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
  • Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
  • Identify and anticipate potential risks and establish plans to proactively address such potential risks.
  • Effectively and proactively communicate project modifications to the impacted parties with explanations of new responsibilities, deadlines, target dates, etc.
  • Coordinate with members of the Legal, Compliance, and Medical Affairs departments to ensure concurrence with budgetary, and other legal and compliance requirements.
  • Develop and implement procedures, as needed, for project monitoring to include team meetings, action item follow-up, meeting minutes, and identifying new actions and resolutions.
  • Coordinate with internal resources to assist with project management and execution.
  • Manage workflow requirements and documentation related to the projects.
  • Interface with executives/department leads for strategy and budgeting purposes.
  • Efficiently manage and maintain a system of problem resolution (i.e., change in project requirements, missed deadlines, etc.). Facilitate resolution of project conflicts by consulting with project teams and stakeholders and developing innovative solutions.
  • Weekly Reporting.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university.
  • Two to four years project management experience, or combination of education and experience.
  • Two + years’ experience in the pharma/biotechnology industry.
  • Initiative-taker.
  • Excellent people skills with the ability to lead, engage in focused and clear interactions with stakeholders from a variety of levels, functions, and companies.
  • Strong familiarity with project management software, such as Microsoft Project
  • Exceptional planning, organization, and execution skills.
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify, prioritize, provide resolution options, and escalate critical issues to Executive Leadership, as necessary.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage timelines.
  • Ability to anticipate and solve problems while analyzing complex issues and environments.
  • Demonstrated excellence in project management, while effectively managing multiple projects/priorities.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and an ability to communicate complex concepts in a concise, simplified manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with and coordinate demands from multiple internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute in a high-pressure, milestone-driven, and rapidly changing environment is crucial.
  • Exhibition of the highest degree of ethical standards and trustworthiness.

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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.

 
For information related to our privacy notice, please review: Legend Biotech Privacy Notice.

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