Strategic Initiatives & Capacity Expansion Project Manager

Overview

Legend Biotech is seeking a Strategic Initiatives & Capacity Expansion Project Manager as part of the Technical Operations team based in Raritan, NJ .

Role Overview : This position will be responsible for providing project lead support for strategic initiatives and capacity expansion activities at the cGMP Clinical and Commercial Cell Therapy Manufacturing plant. This individual will partner with Plant Leadership and all applicable site functions in support of personalized cell therapy production through safe and compliant project implementation in a cGMP production environment. The individual will be responsible for management and delivery of the integrated project and program plans, ensuring alignment in support of the overall objectives and priorities of the plant. This position will also be responsible for establishing and reporting on key project / program metrics in support of on time and on budget project deliverables. The role will require proven leadership and expertise that drives effective communication, coordination and collaboration across relevant cross functional groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects for the implementation of site strategic initiatives and capacity expansion activities from identification through implementation.
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop a manufacturing readiness strategy to deliver capacity ramp up to meet clinical and commercial demand.
• Drive capacity evaluations and lead action implementation to support site ramp up plans.
• Monitor capacity enabling resources such as headcount, materials, equipment, and associated projects.
• Lead generation and alignment of integrated project plans with supporting functional areas.
• Manage project portfolio for site's Strategic Initiatives Team.
• Define the interdependent deliverables and ensure that quality, risk, cost, and time are managed within the overall approved plan to drive delivery of project milestones and objectives on time and on budget.
• Drive milestone decision point planning and associated deliverables across functions to achieve the overall project objectives.
• Clearly define the critical path and generate clear decision criteria for the project.
• Develop options and solutions to complex project risk problems, providing guidance to leadership including trade-off and implications assessment (value, risk, cost, time) to the project or program.
• Prepare and manage governance interactions in partnership with the Project / Initiative Sponsor and Lead.
• Manage an integrated project and resource plan for Strategic Initiatives Team in partnership with the Project leads and functional line representatives on the teams.
• Responsible for development and management of the communication plan for the project. Monitor and report on progress of the project goals.
• Collaborate between all site functions to ensure timely implementation of strategic initiatives and capacity related projects.
• Assist with audits and / or authoring and coordinating response to health authority information requests associated with executed capacity studies, as needed.
• Coordinate the development of operational models to meet clinical and commercial demand.

Qualifications

Benefits

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life-threatening diseases. 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 vests fully on day one. Equity and stock options are available to employees in eligible roles. We offer eight weeks of paid parental leave after three months of employment, and a paid time off policy with 15 vacation days, 5 personal days, 5 sick days, 11 U.S. national holidays, and 3 floating holidays. Other benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans. We also provide commuter benefits, family planning and care resources, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs.

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.

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.

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