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# Associate Director, Global Scientific Communications, Medical Affairs at Legend Biotech US

- **Company:** Legend Biotech US
- **Location:** United States
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-07-15
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/legendcareers/jobs/4715224005

## Job description

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 Associate Director, Global Scientific Communications, Medical Affairs as part of the Medical Affairs team based Remotely.

## Role Overview

Legend Biotech is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Associate Director to join our Global Scientific Communications team within the Medical Affairs organization. This role, working closely with the Scientific Communications team, is responsible for the creation, management, and optimization of scientific content that supports the medical strategy for advancing our pipeline assets and enhances communication with healthcare professionals, internal stakeholders, and external partners. The ideal candidate will have along with excellent writing and editorial skills, and experience in medical communications within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry. A scientific background in oncology, hematology, and autoimmune diseases is preferred. At Legend Biotech, you will be part of a passionate medical team dedicated to advancing science and improving patient outcomes.

## Key Responsibilities

- Content Strategy & Development
- Drive creation of global scientific communication platforms and messaging frameworks for key assets.
- Develop high-quality, scientifically accurate content including, but not limited to, slide decks, scientific narratives, FAQs, and other congress and publications related to education materials.
- Translate complex scientific data into clear, engaging, and compliant materials for multiple audiences.
- Engage with global internal teams and HCPs, as needed, to support medical strategy and priorities.
- Scientific Communications Support
- Support the development of publications including congress materials and manuscripts (i.e., posters, abstracts, presentations, manuscripts).
- Assist in global publication planning and execution in collaboration with external agencies and partners as well as internal stakeholders and cross functional team.
- Ensure consistency in scientific messaging across all medical affairs deliverables.
- Innovation & Digital Engagement
- Drive adoption of innovative communication formats (interactive PDFs etc).
- Support global digital strategies for scientific content dissemination.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, and others) and alliance partners to align content with strategic objectives
- Support global publication planning and execution in collaboration with external authors and agencies.
- Project Management
- Manage timelines and workflows for multiple content projects simultaneously.
- Support budget management.
- Oversee review and approval processes through systems like Veeva or similar platforms
- Ensure all content complies with industry regulations, internal policies, and SOPs, and regulatory requirements

## Requirements

- Advanced degree in life sciences (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MS preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in medical communications, scientific writing, or content development in biotech/pharma.
- Strong understanding of medical affairs functions and processes.
- Ability to work and make decisions independently, and prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent project management and vendor oversight skills.
- Integrate cross-functional needs and balance competing priorities effectively.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to synthesize scientific data and tailor messaging for different audiences.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
- Proficiency in content management systems and document review platforms (ie, Veeva Vault).
- Familiarity with compliance standards (ICMJE, GPP, FDA/EMA regulations).

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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.

Work Authorization & Employment Eligibility

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. As part of our commitment to maintaining a lawful workforce and ensuring compliance with federal employment regulations, we participate in the E-Verify program. If you are selected for employment, you will be required to complete the Form I-9 process, and your employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify in accordance with applicable federal law. We are committed to providing a fair, transparent, and welcoming hiring experience for all candidates.

## 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.

For information related to our privacy notice, please review: [Legend Biotech Privacy Notice](https://legendbiotech.com/privacy-notice/).

## About Legend Biotech US

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Legend Biotech is a global, commercial-stage biotechnology company developing advanced cell therapies, including CAR-T, TCR-T, and NK cell-based immunotherapies, to treat and cure life-threatening diseases.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: LEGN) – commercial-stage with approved product
- **Headquarters**: Somerset, New Jersey, United States (Global HQ at 2101 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873)
- **Founded**: 2014
- **Founders**: Not publicly available in provided sources

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Biotechnology – cell and gene therapy, oncology
- **Target customers**: Patients with hematologic and solid tumors; partners include healthcare providers, payers, and pharmaceutical companies (B2B/B2C)
- **Mission**: “To become the global leader in cell and gene therapy” – creating transformative therapies that change treatment paradigms, with a vision of a future where cancers and intractable diseases are curable. [legendbiotech.com](https://legendbiotech.com/mission-vision-values/)

## Products & Services
- **Carvykti (ciltacabtagene autoleucel / cilta-cel)**: An approved CAR-T therapy for multiple myeloma, developed and commercialized in a global collaboration with Janssen (Johnson & Johnson). [legendbiotech.com](https://legendbiotech.com/)
- **Pipeline of cell therapies**: Includes autologous and allogenic CAR-T, TCR-T, and NK cell-based candidates targeting hematologic and solid tumors. Legend Biotech is technology-agnostic and focuses on intractable/incurable diseases. [legendbiotech.com](https://legendbiotech.com/)
- **End-to-end capabilities**: From discovery through commercialization, including R&D (three global sites), manufacturing, and supply chain. [legendbiotech.com](https://legendbiotech.com/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed in provided sources
- **Key Metric**: Over 10,000 patients treated to date with Carvykti; team of 3,000+ employees. [legendbiotech.com](https://legendbiotech.com/)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) – strategic collaboration for co-development and commercialization of cilta-cel. [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/legendcareers)
- **Growth Signals**: Commercial-stage with approved product; expanding pipeline into solid tumors; global presence with facilities in New Jersey (Somerset, Piscataway), Nanjing (China), Dublin (Ireland), and Ghent (Belgium). [legendbiotech.com](https://legendbiotech.com/contact-us/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proven CAR-T platform**: Carvykti is a best-in-class therapy for multiple myeloma, with strong clinical data and real-world outcomes.
- **Technology agnostic**: Invests in multiple cell therapy modalities (CAR-T, TCR-T, NK) to address diverse targets and tumor types.
- **End-to-end integration**: Controls the entire value chain from R&D to commercial manufacturing, enabling speed and quality.
- **Global collaboration with Janssen**: Combines Legend’s innovation with Janssen’s development and commercial infrastructure.

## Strategic Focus
- **Pipeline expansion**: Advancing cell therapies into solid tumors and earlier lines of treatment.
- **Manufacturing scale-up**: Building internal and external manufacturing capacity to meet growing demand.
- **Global reach**: Expanding commercial footprint beyond the US and Europe (e.g., China, rest of world).
- **Continuous innovation**: Pursuing next-generation cell therapies (allogenic, off-the-shelf, etc.) to improve patient access and outcomes.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Driven by four core behaviors – Continuous Improvement, Agility & Prioritization, Teamwork & Communication, Ownership & Commitment. Emphasis on integrity, patient-first, innovation, one team, and result-driven values. [legendbiotech.com](https://legendbiotech.com/careers/)
- **Benefits**: Total Rewards approach including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), generous paid leave, and a comprehensive wellbeing package covering physical, mental, financial, community, mobility, and purpose pillars. [legendbiotech.com](https://legendbiotech.com/careers/)
- **Work environment**: Global, collaborative, and diverse. Equal opportunity employer with a focus on inclusion. Roles span R&D, manufacturing, quality, commercial, and corporate functions. [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/legendcareers)
- **Growth opportunities**: Pay-for-performance compensation, continuous learning and development programs, leadership classes, and career mobility.
- **Location**: Hybrid/office roles based primarily in Somerset and Piscataway, NJ; also opportunities in Bridgewater, NJ, Philadelphia, PA, and international sites.

## Sources
1. [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/legendcareers) – Jobs page with company description and open roles
2. [legendbiotech.com](https://legendbiotech.com/) – Company homepage (overview, pipeline, team size, patients treated)
3. [legendbiotech.com](https://legendbiotech.com/careers/) – Careers page (culture, benefits, total rewards)
4. [legendbiotech.com](https://legendbiotech.com/contact-us/) – Contact page (HQ and global locations, investor email)
5. [legendbiotech.com](https://legendbiotech.com/mission-vision-values/) – Mission, vision, and values page

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