Sr. Manager, Medical Affairs, Medical Affairs Learning and Development

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 Sr. Manager, Medical Affairs, Medical Affairs Learning and Development as part of the Medical Affairs team based Remotely.

Role Overview

The Sr. Manager, Medical Affairs Learning and Development, will report to the Associate Director of Strategic Medical Development and Education and play a key role in execution of medical training and onboarding initiatives for medical affairs. This individual will assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating medical training processes and tools for Medical Affairs (MA) personnel, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and key milestones. Collaborating closely with MA personnel, other internal stakeholders, and external partners, this role will contribute to training material development and knowledge assessment. The Sr. Manager will also support congress preparation, medical training initiatives, and launch readiness activities generation ensuring the medical team is equipped with the latest data and insights.

Key Responsibilities

Medical Training & Development:

• Executes strategy for MA and serves as subject matter expert in cellular therapy across multiple disease spaces that encompass our pipeline.


• Leads new-hire onboarding and ongoing learning initiatives for Medical Affairs staff including but not limited to literature review, guideline updates, competitor products label updates, new MA resources reviews with the AD Strategic Development and Learning.


• Assist in the creation, evaluation, and implementation of medical training materials and activities for MA personnel and MSLs.


• Supports development and executes Legend Congress readiness- pre-congress deep dive, post-congress debriefs and MA KOL educational meetings.


• Conduct assessments of field-based MSL knowledge and competency on scientific materials.


• Help forecast and schedule training programs in alignment with strategic objectives.


• Contribute to the evaluation and implementation of new training technologies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Launch Readiness:

• Collaborate closely with the Associate Director to align medical training efforts with broader Medical Affairs initiatives.


• Collaborate with Clinical and Commercial teams on training and education initiatives as indicated.


• Participate in launch readiness planning and congress preparation efforts.


• Manage external agencies and stay within budget for training programs.

Decision Making:

• Have the authority to execute the training, and onboarding of medical affairs and will collaborate with the Associate Director of Strategic Development and Education.

Requirements

• Advanced terminal degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) or other advanced medical degree (NP, PA, etc.) preferred.


• 2+ years of experience in Medical Affairs or training within the biopharmaceutical industry preferred (oncology and/or cell therapy preferred).


• Experience with medical affairs training programs.


• Demonstrated success in managing projects and budgets and working in cross-functional teams in a matrix environment with a results focused attitude.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific concepts into actionable insights for diverse audiences.


• Demonstrated proficiency with the most current computer operating systems, Microsoft Office 2013 (particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint),


• SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Concur, Veeva and other PC-based applications. Familiar with AI based platforms including Copilot.

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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.