Manager, Regulatory CMC

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating and, one day, curing life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, NJ, 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.

About the role

This position will support the development and execution of global CMC regulatory strategies for pipeline programs, with a strong focus on regulatory dossier authoring and cross-functional collaboration to advance product development milestones.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of global CMC regulatory strategies for pipeline cell and gene therapy programs, including CAR-T and lentiviral vector products.
• Partner closely with Regulatory CMC Program Leads and cross-functional subject matter experts to plan, prepare, review, and coordinate CMC components of global regulatory submissions, including INDs, CTAs, BLAs, MAAs, amendments, supplements, and responses to Health Authority requests.
• Author, review, and maintain high-quality CMC regulatory documentation to support global development, registration, and commercialization activities, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams, including Process Development, Manufacturing, Analytical Development, and Quality, to understand complex CMC information and effectively translate it into clear, scientifically sound regulatory submissions.
• Evaluate and interpret technical documentation, including development reports, validation protocols and reports, comparability assessments, and manufacturing change packages, to support regulatory impact assessments, submission strategies, and regulatory decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Engineering, or related discipline required. Advanced degree (MS, PhD, PharmD) preferred.
• 5+ years of biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience with strong technical background.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of Regulatory CMC experience supporting biologics, cell and gene therapy products, or extensive experience authoring and managing CMC sections of regulatory dossiers and submissions.
• Experience working with process development, analytical development, or manufacturing teams.
• Experience supporting cell and gene therapies highly preferred.
• Familiarity with global regulatory requirements, including FDA, EMA, and ICH guidelines.
• Strong scientific understanding and technical background on biologics or cell and gene therapy products.
• Excellent technical writing and document preparation skills with demonstrated experience authoring regulatory submission content.
• Ability to critically review and interpret scientific and technical data and translate complex information into clear regulatory documentation.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple programs and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional stakeholders.

Pay

Base pay range: $127,313 - $167,099 USD. Performance-based bonus and/or equity is available to employees in eligible roles.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one.
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave after three months of employment.
• Paid time off policy including vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven company holidays.
• 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.
• Voluntary commuter benefits, family planning and care resources.
• Well-being initiatives and peer-to-peer recognition programs.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The company participates in the E-Verify program.