Senior Director, Market Access

Senior Director, Market AccessLegend 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 Senior Director, Market Access as part of the Commercial team based in Somerset, NJ.Role OverviewThe newly created position of Senior Director, Market will lead Legend Biotech's market access and support pricing strategies for our innovative CARVYKTI platform. In this position, you will play a key role in advancing Legend's Commercial mission as part of the Commercial Leadership team.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development of Legend's market access strategies for CARVYKTI, pipeline assets and business development.Collaborate with Johnson & Johnson to contribute to integrated Market Access strategies.Provide key insights on market access, pricing and policy to cross-functional teams including alliance teams, clinical development, and corporate strategy, ensuring a holistic patient-centric access approach from the outset into the evolving clinical development programs.Review commercialization strategies and identify opportunities from an access, pricing and policy perspective and run Market Access research projects and lead value and access assessments to inform financial forecasting, business development, and strategy development.Develop and lead fully integrated access strategies.Support development of payer value propositions and supporting resources that reflect the holistic value of CARVYKTI's innovation and enable early evidence and stakeholder engagement planning.Partner with Johnson & Johnson to optimize indication and geographic launch sequencing optimization plans by conducting comprehensive market access landscape assessments, early scientific advisory meetings, and development of reimbursement strategies.Educate internal stakeholders, business leaders, and cross-functional teams on existing or future access and reimbursement risks and opportunities for oncology assets in a dynamic healthcare system by seeking broad input and feedback to inform oncology portfolio strategies and priorities.Support innovative pricing, reimbursement and contracting solutions to overcome pricing and reimbursement challenges with a particular focus on novel-novel combination therapies.Anticipate market access and pricing trends and regulations, monitor competitor activities, identify strategic implications for Legend, and educate internal colleagues and senior business leaders on the market access and pricing environment.Leverage knowledge of the external policy and decision-maker environment to optimize evidence development and identify and highlight differentiation for our portfolio in close collaboration with cross-functional colleagues to identify systemic challenges to optimal pricing & reimbursement, and propose policy-based solutions.Plan, manage, and track consultants, agencies, vendor partnerships, and budget requirements, ensuring cost-effective execution of key activities within established timelines and budget constraints.Responsible for supporting pricing and access strategy and influencing clinical development, medical, and HEOR evidence generation strategies to deliver robust and compelling value evidence packages for future products. Additionally, the position will collaborate closely with Commercial, Medical and public affairs to develop innovative policy and environment-shaping strategies to benefit Legend.Serve as the Legend market access strategy lead for CARVYKTI. The Senior Director will oversee a small team of direct reports focused on optimization of product market access and pricing alongside our partners at Johnson & Johnson.RequirementsBachelor's degree required; post-graduate degree preferredMinimum of 10+ years of experience in global market access and pricing within pharmaceutical/biotech companies, device and/or consulting, with proven launch experience and a track record of developing and executing successful integrated access strategiesExtensive experience in creating market access strategies that optimize patient accessDeep knowledge of pricing, development, payer organization methods and processes, with experience in how to successfully navigate complex systemsEstablished network of relationships with key stakeholders and organizations that influence value assessment and reimbursement decisionsDemonstrated experience in building and enhancing market access and pricing strategy capabilitiesMotivated contributor with hands-on experience implementing successful market access strategies, strong team player with exceptional partnering, communication, and interpersonal skillsProven leadership and team management skills, with experience collaborating across matrix teams and mentoring market access and pricing professionals to drive performance and achieve business objectivesBenefitsWe are committed to creating a workplace where employees can thrive - both professionally and personally. To attract and retain top talent in a highly competitive industry, we offer a best-in-class benefits package that supports well-being, financial stability, and long-term career growth. Our offerings are designed to meet the diverse needs of our team members and their families, ensuring they feel valued and supported every step of the way. Highlights include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match that vest fully on day one. Equity and stock options are available to employees in eligible roles, we offer eight weeks of paid parental leave after just three months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes 15 vacation days, 5 personal days, 5 sick days, 11 U.S. national holidays, and 3 floating holidays. Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide commuter benefits, family planning and care resources, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs - demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.EEO StatementLegend 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 applicable law. Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice by the employee or the company. Legend may adjust base salary or other discretionary compensation at any time based on individual, team, performance, or market conditions. Legend Biotech maintains a drug-free workplace.