Scientist I, Process Development

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 a Scientist I, Process Development as part of the Technical Development team based in Somerset, NJ. Role Overview The Scientist I, Process Development (PD) will be responsible for developing, establishing, and optimizing scalable manufacturing processes for Legend’s gene and cellular therapy pipeline and first-in-human/new IND products. The candidate will have demonstrated technical experience working in multidisciplinary research and process development labs to define robust manufacturing processes and/or associated analytical systems. This role supports the development of scalable, cGMP-compliant processes and documentation for novel allogeneic cellular, gene therapeutic, and biological products. This position requires prior experience with mammalian cell culture (cell line and primary cell), process development for cellular/gene therapies, and excellent technical, organizational, and interpersonal skills Key Responsibilities Under the leadership of senior-level technical staff, support the design of complex process development studies focusing on both vector bioprocessing and cell processing workflows. Ability to work within a team to deliver phase-appropriate process development components of projects with scientific excellence and patient-focus according to Technical Development and Company’s strategic objectives. Work according to appropriate standards for quality, ethics, health, safety, environmental protection, and information security; participate in activities aligned with organizational workflow and procedures. Ability to execute bioprocess development studies in the lab (including bioreactor runs, upstream engineering, and downstream processing), document the procedure, and interpret process development experiment results. Ability to execute the bespoke manufacturing process in the GMP suite, and document the procedure on Master Batch Records (MBRs) in a GMP-compliant environment. Author technical protocols, technical reports, SOPs, and MBRs for upstream, downstream, and cell therapy manufacturing processes. Ability to maintain accurate and updated lab notebooks and manufacturing records. Work within the team to manage equipment (such as bioreactors and purification systems) and records for maintenance, calibration, cleaning, and operation, and lead the effort to maintain laboratory inventories. Provide technical support and engineering expertise as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for manufacturing root cause investigations for Deviations and CAPA. Ability to use engineering and statistical tools to analyze and organize process development and manufacturing data with scientific integrity, and in a clear and concise manner. Ability to work collaboratively with the EDD, Analytical Development, Material Science, and other cross-functional teams to support the establishment of development strategies for new biological/cell products and supply materials…