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 an Employee Engagement Manager as part of the Technical Operations team based in Raritan, NJ.
Role Overview
Join our dynamic team at Legend Biotech as we expand our manufacturing site in Raritan, New Jersey! We are looking for a dedicated and action-oriented Employee Engagement Manager to lead our engagement initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the overall activities of our engagement strategies that enhance employee engagement across the organization. You will have the opportunity to shape our company culture, align it with Legend's mission and goals, and foster a collaborative and productive work environment. This position will report directly to site GM/VP of Manufacturing day to day with a dotted line to the Global Head of Culture & People Experience & AD of HR, Raritan Site.
Key Responsibilities
- Champion and lead the employee engagement program to cultivate a vibrant culture that empowers and inspires every employee, enhancing their experience and commitment to the company’s shared vision.
- Craft and execute inspiring programs that empower our pursuit of celebrating Rewards and Recognition, fostering Employee Development, and enhancing Employee Communications.
- Drive and transform the operations of the engagement teams with the ability to solicit input, influence, and support decision-making.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, including the site leadership team, people leaders, and HR Business Partners, to deliver programs and activities based on key priorities and initiatives related engagement activities.
- Conduct employee engagement surveys, focus groups, and feedback mechanisms to assess sentiment, identify trends, and design targeted interventions for ongoing improvement.
- Utilize data-driven insights, including employee survey and feedback, to evaluate and enhance employee engagement initiatives. Identify trends and optimize communication strategies to ensure employees receive the right messages at the right time and through appropriate channels.
- Develop and create written content to enhance employee engagement. Present findings and recommended solutions to the site leadership team to gain their support and approval.
- Monitor team progress and performance metrics, providing guidance and support as needed to meet organizational goals.
- Compile and analyze findings from team activities, preparing comprehensive reports for the Site Leadership Team.
- Conduct regular (monthly) engagement team meetings to discuss project status, share best practices, and encourage professional development.
- Facilitate communication between team members and the site leadership to promote transparency and address any challenges that arise.
- Develop innovative internal communication channels and methods to enhance transparency and drive awareness of key initiatives.
- Lead internal communication efforts to ensure employees are informed, engaged, and aligned with employee engagement initiatives, plans, and programs.
- Craft compelling messaging for company-wide communications, including leadership announcements, email updates, presentations, and all-hands meetings.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and standards while promoting a culture of safety and engagement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Marketing, or Communications.
- 5 to 7 years of experience leading employee engagement initiatives, organizational development, internal communications, or related employee experience programs.
- Proven track record of designing and executing engagement programs with measurable impact.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to convey findings clearly to stakeholders.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to build collaborative relationships across all organizational levels, with the capacity to deliver program updates diplomatically and professionally.
- The ideal candidate will work closely with the Site Leadership Team, People Leaders, and HR Business Partners to implement key initiatives that support and enhance the Site Employee Engagement Survey.
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The base pay range below is what Legend Biotech USA Inc. reasonably expects to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. The company reserves the right to modify this range as needed and in accordance with applicable laws.
Other Types of Pay: Performance-based bonus and/or equity is available to employees in eligible roles.
Benefits and Paid Time Off: Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company holidays. Additional voluntary 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 voluntary 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.
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.
What We Do
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.
