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 Product Communication & Public Relations - Oncology Lead (Contract) as part of the Communications team based in remotely.
Role Overview
This full-time Communications Contractor role supports the US Commercial organization for CARVYKTI and serves as an execution lead for product communications in a highly regulated oncology environment. The role reports to the Head of Corporate Communications and Patient Advocacy and works closely with US Commercial, Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Regulatory/Legal, external agencies, and a co-promotion partner.
The focus of the role is to execute clear, compliant communications that support commercial objectives, product launches, key data milestones, and disease-area leadership across earned, owned, and shared channels.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute US product communications plans for CARVYKTI, including data milestones, congresses, and issues management.
- Partner with US Marketing and Commercial teams to align communications with brand strategy, go-to-market plans, and field needs.
- Execute external communications across media relations, sponsored editorial content, public relations, digital and social media, and data-driven storytelling.
- Translate complex clinical and real-world data into clear, accurate narratives for external use.
- Develop briefing materials and talking points for executives, clinicians, and third-party experts, ensuring compliance and appropriate disclosure.
- Manage agency deliverables, timelines, and quality.
- Serve as a day-to-day communications liaison with the co-promotion partner.
- Execute communications through CCRC or PARC review (Legal, Medical, Regulatory) and support issues preparedness and rapid response.
- Track and report key communications metrics to inform ongoing optimization.
- Use approved AI tools to support content development, planning, and analytics, applying responsible, compliant AI use to improve efficiency across communications workflows.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Life Sciences, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare communications, with oncology or specialty-care experience.
- Demonstrated experience supporting US commercial teams, managing agencies, and executing communications in a regulated environment.
- Oncology and/or hematology experience.
- Experience working with a co-promotion partner.
- Familiarity with US medical congress cadence and data communications.
- Strong execution-focused communicator with sound judgment and attention to detail.
- Reliable partner to US Commercial, Marketing, and Medical teams.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, highly visible franchise.
- Professional and accountable when working with agencies, partners, and external stakeholders.
This is a full-time contract role through the remainder of 2026.
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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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Life Sciences, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare communications
- Oncology or specialty-care experience
- Experience managing agencies and executing communications in a regulated environment
- Familiarity with US medical congress cadence and data communications
Legend Biotech Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Legend Biotech and has not been reviewed or approved by Legend Biotech.
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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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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.
