Sr. Advanced Analyst, Clinical QC Operations and Sciences

Advanced Analyst, Clinical QC Operations And Sciences 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 Sr. Advanced Analyst, Clinical QC Operations And Sciences as part of the Technical Development team based in Somerset, NJ.
Advanced Analyst, Clinical QC Operations And Sciences will be responsible for providing technical strategies and performing related activities necessary to start up and perform routine operations within a new in-house GMP facility and deliver Phase 1 clinical trial material for several cell and gene therapy pipeline assets to patients in need. The successful candidate will collaborate with a cross-functional team including development, quality, IT, facilities, safety, and operations to establish the systems necessary to operate quality control laboratory for the purpose of producing Phase 1 products. The following activities will include implementing testing and release for cell and gene therapy product candidates. Additionally, the successful candidate will lead quality control testing, complex investigations, and coordinate with external parties for testing.
Create and author laboratory test methods and additional procedures necessary to operate a quality control laboratory at Phase 1 clinical standards.
Work cross-functionally with analytical development to perform method transfers and qualifications within the quality control laboratory.
Review and approve quality control test results, ensuring data integrity and compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements.
Troubleshoot assay performance issues and support method optimization and development.
Schedule and execute routine testing of cell and gene therapy products in collaboration with related functions including development, quality, IT, facilities, safety, and operations.
Perform complex laboratory investigations including OOS, OOT, and deviations.
Represent QC in cross-functional meetings and project teams, providing subject matter expertise on analytical methods and regulatory expectations.
Coordinate with contract testing labs (CTL) to send samples for external testing and investigate out-of-specification results collaboratively with CTL.
Maintain the QC laboratory per internal procedures.
Train QC analysts on GMP and laboratory best practices.
Foster a culture of quality and compliance.
BS in cell biology, molecular biology, immunology, microbiology, biomedical engineering or other related sciences preferred.
~5+ years of experience in cell and gene therapy GMP quality control testing including operations, supervision, and strategy setting.
~ Knowledge and experience with cell and gene therapy manufacturing quality control tests.
~ Familiarity with viral vector manufacturing quality control tests.
~ Familiarity with cell and gene therapy testing instruments.
~ Ability to manage shifting priorities to meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic, growing environment.
~ 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. 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 Statement 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 applicable law.