Legend Biotech US is hiring: Manufacturing Execution Systems Engineer in Raritan

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 a Manufacturing Execution Systems Engineer as part of the Technical Operations team based in Raritan, NJ.

Role Overview

The Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Engineer will be part of Manufacturing Excellence team reporting to the Manufacturing Execution Systems Lead and will be responsible for EBR development and administration at the Raritan site to support production processing while liaising with other functions including but not limited to Tech Support, Process Improvement, Validation, Supply Chain, Operations, QA, Reg CMC, and IT. This individual will support electronic batch record (EBR) updates and system improvements, support applicable process and facility updates, and support qualification activities associated with MES (PAS-X).

Key Responsibilities

This individual will be responsible for gaining the necessary process knowledge of the product to develop EBR designs that fit the site's needs. The major responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Support EBR development, modeling, and deployment in MES (PAS-X)
• Coordinate with other departments to gather user requirements, gauge effort, and deliver robust, right first time EBR designs.
• Participate in design testing, release planning, and demos with partners.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert of MES for CAR-T and site initiatives requiring MES enhancements.
• Coordinate MES updates with other Supply Chain Systems (ERP, eLIMs, etc.).
• Coordinate and execute MES validation activities according to the Software Development Lifecycle (e.g. commissioning test Plans (CTP), Installation/Operational Qualification (IOQ).
• Define standardizations and update documentation (e.g. SOPs, WIs, Technical & Design Specifications, and Qualification Protocols) with alignment to Global Procedures.
• Act as a Site MES SME to support Quality Investigations, Corrections, and QMS records.
• Build the Site Readiness of MES for FDA and/or Other Regulatory Audits / Inspections.

This individual is responsible for the training of Manufacturing Excellence on MES utilization and ensuring that Manufacturing Excellence properly assesses updates and impact.

Requirements

• BS/BA required in technical discipline: Engineering, science or similar field. Advanced degree preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required. Demonstrated experience translating business needs to system requirements. Cell/Gene Therapy cGMP manufacturing and project planning experience preferred.
• Candidates must have hands-on experience with PAS-X MES, including EBR design, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Provide technical expertise of Change Control process as well as oversight of the MES team to ensure smooth implementation of system enhancement activities.
• Accurately and reliably gauge task effort and plan work to meet project timelines
• Work closely with the development and MS&T organization to ensure translation of changes from concept to implementation, building long term implementation and support plans.
• Ability to work independently and successfully, prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, integrate cross-functional issues and balance competing priorities effectively. Must be able to manage shifting priorities to meet critical deadlines in a fast paced and dynamic, growing environment.
• Provide technical recommendation and limitations associated with MES functionality in the evaluation of potential process changes for effectiveness, value, risk, and priority.
• Drive the implementation of MES enhancements that would provide reduction in COGs, and increase throughput, capacity, and quality compliance.
• Work cross-functionally across Technical Operations and interface with IT to drive the design and implementation of new system updates for cell therapy development and manufacturing.
• When necessary, support studies related to process improvement and implementation of new manufacturing execution system technologies.
• An ability to build strong partnerships and effectively integrate with cross functional collaborators to drive projects/programs forward in a matrixed environment.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to lead as a change agent to promote flexibility, creativity, and accountability.

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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.

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