Operations Supervisor

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating and, one day, curing life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, we are advancing the next generation of cell therapy through a portfolio of innovative technologies, including autologous, allogeneic, and in vivo cell therapy approaches. Our research spans chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T), T-cell receptor (TCR-T), natural killer (NK) cell-based therapies, and other emerging platforms designed to transform the treatment of serious diseases. From our global network of research and development sites, we are committed to discovering and developing safe, effective, and cutting-edge therapies for patients worldwide. Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Johnson & Johnson to jointly develop and commercialize CARVYKTI® (ciltacabtagene autoleucel; cilta-cel). Through this strategic partnership, we combine complementary expertise and capabilities to advance innovative immunotherapies for patients living with multiple myeloma. Legend Biotech is seeking an Operations Supervisor as part of the Technical Operations team based in Raritan, NJ. Role Overview The CAR-T Operations Supervisor is an exempt level position working within Technical Operations team, responsible for directing the daily production of a personalized cell therapy to support both clinical and commercial requirements in a sterile cGMP environment. Job duties will be performed within a team-based environment, on an assigned production shift schedule. Key Responsibilities This individual will lead and supervise multiple units within the CAR-T process operations (i.e. component preparation manufacturing, MFG support operations, Mock cell, and CAR-T process) according to standard operating procedures and batch records and ensure safe and compliant manufacturing operations according to cGMP requirements. This individual will lead the daily start of shift operations meetings, the daily wrap up production meetings and assign individuals their daily production task to execute and ensure compliance and successful completion of work-related tasks. This individual’s primary responsibility will be to work closely with operations personnel on the production floor to provide guidance and perform production tasks as needed to help the team, in a manner consistent with safety policies, quality systems, and cGMP requirements. This individual will support manufacturing investigations, create/revise operational procedures, including manufacturing work instructions, master batch records, forms, and support and manage change controls. This individual will work closely with Operations Manager to help oversee the development of production personnel, provide input on personnel performance. This individual will need to build strong partnerships with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to ensure seamless execution of daily production tasks and work as part of a cross-functional team to address production issues as the first point of contact for operators on the production floor. This individual will support the development of manufacturing processes, participate in various department projects, and will work with others to drive continuous improvements and efficiencies within cell therapy Technical Operations. Job duties performed routinely require exposure to and handling of biological materials and hazardous chemicals. Distance visual acuity of at least 20/40 (Snellen) in both eyes without corrective lenses or visual acuity corrected to 20/40 (Snellen) or better with corrective lenses. Color Perception both eyes 5 slides out of 8 Establish key stakeholder relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to interact with all levels within the organization. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience required. A minimum of 6 years of operations experience within a cGMP environment in the biotech/bioph…