Sr. Director, Global Quality Compliance

Sr. Director, Global Quality Compliance

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 is seeking Head of Compliance as part of the Global Quality team based in Raritan, NJ.

Role Overview

The Head of Compliance will be responsible for providing quality oversight over the compliance program within the global quality organization to ensure harmonization, alignment and execution of regulatory guidelines across all manufacturing areas, supporting both clinical and commercial sites. This individual will be a key leader in the Global Quality organization and a champion for quality principles and compliance. The role develops and implements long-term strategies and execution of Quality internal and external auditing programs across domestic, internal and external sites. In addition, this role will support Compliance initiatives, such as inspection readiness, metrics implementation and review, overall regulatory compliance and implementation programs, and others as required. This role will also manage a team of people leaders and technical professionals within the QA department based on assigned work, direction, coaching and developing capabilities

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the global compliance leads to ensure harmonization and alignment across all functions and sites.
• Support the development of the GMP Compliance program related to clinical / commercial stage and manufacturing.
• Support Legend's regulatory program and monitor the regulatory landscape to stay informed of regulatory trends and developments.
• Assist with inspection readiness efforts and program implementation across all sites.
• Manage and support the implementation of the internal and external audit program.
• Schedule, execute, report and follow-up on internal and US and Global external audits (travel required).
• Ensure audit observations are communicated, tracked, and remediated in compliance with internal policies and procedures as well as with all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support GxP regulatory inspections as required.
• Support the local Compliance and auditing teams for continuous improvement projects.
• Support the enhancement and Global harmonization of the supplier qualification program, including management of the electronic systems for this program.
• Work with External Quality and other internal functions to understand and mitigate any compliance risk and establish vendor quality scorecard.
• Support development and gathering of quality metrics for Legend's Quality Management Review (QMR).
• Support management of the Quality Management Review (QMR) program.
• Support continuous improvement efforts through the monitoring of audit metrics.
• Assist with the development, maintenance and execution of the annual audit programs.
• Works in a collaborative team setting with quality counterparts that include Quality Leads, site Compliance Leads, Manufacturing Operations, Technical Operations, Engineering and Maintenance, Supply Chain and Planning.

Requirements

The anticipated base pay range is $216,186 - $283,745 USD

We 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.

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. 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.