Senior Director, Commercial Strategic Alliances

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life-threatening diseases. 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 autoleucel (cilta-cel). Our strategic partnership combines the strengths and expertise of both companies to advance immunotherapy in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

About the role

This role will support the development of Legend’s commercial strategic relationships with critical societies, associations, and scientific organizations to bolster Legend’s reputation and outreach. The position will ensure a robust Legend presence via engagement investments, development of critical relationships, management of evolving dynamics, and anticipation of market trends. This role will be instrumental in forging Legend’s relationships with key stakeholders and organizations and will also ensure market readiness for future assets.

This role reports to the SVP, Head of Commercial, and will be a member of the Commercial Leadership Team.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Legend commercial, marketing, and external engagement team partners to find opportunities, implement effective tactics, and achieve organizational goals.
• Support development of the external engagement plan for Legend; lead Legend commercial strategic engagement tactical initiatives.
• Support development of the annual strategic business plan for the U.S.
• Provide practical business guidance on critical projects.
• Lead a number of critical business projects—landscape assessment, evolving trends, project mix implications, etc.
• Help translate the voice of the customer into actionable strategies, ensuring that commercial efforts align with market demands as well as customer preferences and requirements.
• Lead multiple projects simultaneously, oversee project timelines, resources, and budgets to deliver successful outcomes.
• Spearhead new initiatives on behalf of the team to support the general upskilling of the organization.
• Perform an active role in brainstorming sessions with the cross-functional leadership team.
• Drive decision-making related to project investment and execution, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation within budget. Higher-level approvals are required for those related to significant budget allocations, strategic shifts, or major collaborations that have substantial financial or long-term implications.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of the U.S. pharmaceutical and biotech market; experience in oncology.
• Extensive knowledge of the U.S. society, association, and scientific organization landscape.
• Minimum of 10 years of pharma marketing, sales, or medical experience.
• Ability to work effectively with and through others; cross-functional leadership.
• Comfort with MS Office.
• Knowledge of core Legend systems and processes.

Benefits

Benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contractors are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech.