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.
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Legend Biotech is seeking a CMC Project Management Intern as part of the Technical Development team based in Somerset, NJ.
Role Overview
Legend Biotech is seeking an Intern as part of the CMC Project Management team based in Somerset, NJ}to support CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) activities for our cell therapy programs. This role provides exposure to process development, analytical development, manufacturing, and quality control within a biotech environment. The intern will work closely with CMC project managers and technical leads to support program execution, timeline management, and cross-functional coordination across development and manufacturing activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support planning and execution of CMC activities across cell therapy programs, including process development, MSAT, analytical development, and manufacturing.
- Assist in maintaining integrated CMC timelines, ensuring alignment across functional areas (PD, AD, QC, Manufacturing).
- Track key milestones, deliverables, and critical path activities for development and GMP readiness.
- Coordinate and document cross-functional CMC meetings (e.g., Technical Development Teams, CMC sub-teams).
- Support risk identification and tracking, including development, manufacturing, and analytical risks.
- Assist in developing and maintaining CMC project management tools (trackers, dashboards, Gantt charts).
- Contribute to data organization and reporting, and development status summaries.
- Support preparation of technical presentations and internal updates for program reviews.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a U.S. college or university program (Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field).
- Basic understanding of laboratory procedures and scientific data handling.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to understand and track technical development activities and dependencies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint (experience with MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar tools is a plus).
- Basic understanding of GMP principles and CMC development lifecycle preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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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.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for many roles, with base rates often described as good or above local industry averages. Feedback suggests posted figures for titles like Specialist, Scientist, and certain HR roles sit above common national benchmarks.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) company match that vests on day one is repeatedly highlighted as a standout element. Immediate vesting increases the tangible value of the retirement offering from the start of employment.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO structures commonly include vacation, personal, sick time, floating holidays, and around 11 company holidays. Several postings outline clear day allocations, signaling breadth and clarity in time-off design.
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Legend Biotech is a global, commercial-stage biotechnology company developing and manufacturing novel therapies. We explore and apply innovative technologies to deliver cutting-edge options for patients around the world. Our corporate headquarters is located in Somerset, NJ, and our manufacturing footprint includes facilities in the United States, China and the Belgium.
