Legend Biotech US
Sr. Director of Business Development
Legend Biotech US, Somerset, New Jersey, us, 08875
Company Information
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 and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy.
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) in 2017. 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
Sr. Director of Business Development
as part of the
Business Development
team based in
Somerset, New Jersey.
Role Overview
Legend Biotech is a leader in Cell Therapy. We are currently growing our Business Development group and are looking for an energetic business development professional to join our team
Key ResponsibilitiesWork with the Business Development team to identify target opportunities and companies for in-bound and out-bound programsWork closely with our global R&D teams and play an important role in building Legend's pipelineEngage in activities including attending key partnering and therapy area conferences to monitor new scientific developments, and developing contactsLead internal due diligence activitiesWork closely with other key line functions to define deal constructAssist transactions lead during business negotiationsChampion licensing and collaboration opportunities with Legend managementRequirements
PhD in biological sciences is required5+ years' relevant experience in business development in the pharma/biotech industry is highly preferredMust have background in cell biology and/or immunologyStrong knowledge & experience in the drug development processExpertise in cell therapyExcellent verbal and writing communication skillsExperience in leading cross-functional teams with good track record in business developmentPrior experience in business development search and due diligence activities preferredPrior experience in BD transactions a plus
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Legend Biotech is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is Legend's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Legend Biotech maintains a drug-free workplace.
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 and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy.
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) in 2017. 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
Sr. Director of Business Development
as part of the
Business Development
team based in
Somerset, New Jersey.
Role Overview
Legend Biotech is a leader in Cell Therapy. We are currently growing our Business Development group and are looking for an energetic business development professional to join our team
Key ResponsibilitiesWork with the Business Development team to identify target opportunities and companies for in-bound and out-bound programsWork closely with our global R&D teams and play an important role in building Legend's pipelineEngage in activities including attending key partnering and therapy area conferences to monitor new scientific developments, and developing contactsLead internal due diligence activitiesWork closely with other key line functions to define deal constructAssist transactions lead during business negotiationsChampion licensing and collaboration opportunities with Legend managementRequirements
PhD in biological sciences is required5+ years' relevant experience in business development in the pharma/biotech industry is highly preferredMust have background in cell biology and/or immunologyStrong knowledge & experience in the drug development processExpertise in cell therapyExcellent verbal and writing communication skillsExperience in leading cross-functional teams with good track record in business developmentPrior experience in business development search and due diligence activities preferredPrior experience in BD transactions a plus
#Li-LB1
#Li-Hybrid
Legend Biotech is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is Legend's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Legend Biotech maintains a drug-free workplace.