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 Preclinical Scientist as part of the Research and Early Development team based in Somerset, NJ.
Role Overview
This position will perform preclinical IND-enabling pharmacology and toxicology studies to support pipeline programs. The ideal candidate will have experience in immunology or immune-oncology to assist preclinical cell therapy studies from discovery to first-in-human trials, and through marketing authorization. Furthermore, the successful candidate will work in a collaborative environment , and would be skillful in driving multiple projects by contributing to the development of cell-based immunotherapies.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and validate assays to support diverse projects from lead optimization to the conduct of preclinical pharmacology and toxicology studies for regulatory submission. This includes, designing, optimizing, and implementing IND-enabling studies, contributing to the creation, review, and approval of prospective standard operating procedures, executing in vitro and in vivo IND-enabling studies, recording all experiments in an electronic laboratory notebook, reporting any deviations, analyzing and reporting processed data in the form of a study report.
- Design and support in vitro IND-enabling studies to assess efficacy and safety of cell therapies.
- Support the preparation of scientific and regulatory documents of IND-enabling preclinical studies.
- The Preclinical Scientist will work independently reporting directly to the Director of Preclinical Pharmacology and Toxicology.
- The Preclinical Scientist will demonstrate competency and professionalism especially as it pertains to using the scientific method to design, execute, and troubleshoot in vitro laboratory experiments.
Requirements
- BS plus 5 years of experience, MS plus 3 years of experience.
- Work experience in immunology, cancer biology or related fields.
- Knowledge and expertise in immune-oncology of large molecules or cell therapy is a plus.
- Strong scientific background with hands on experience in cellular and molecular biology techniques (e.g., flow cytometry, ELISA, cell culture and cytotoxicity assays, qPCR, Western Blot and others).
- Demonstrated track record of scientific contributions in peer-reviewed journals and symposia.
- Ability to manage multiple programs in parallel while delivering on key milestones.
- Knowledge of GLP and regulatory agencies is a plus.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, highly collaborative diverse team environment.
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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.
