Legend Biotech
Executive Director, Global Program Leader
$256K–$336K
Somerset, New Jersey, United States · Director · Full-time · Posted Aug 20, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 10+ years in biotechnology or pharmaceutical drug development; minimum 5+ years leading complex global development programs.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
About the job
Leads the strategy, governance, and cross-functional execution of Legend Biotech’s in vivo CAR-T programs from early development through approval and lifecycle management.
What you'll do
- Direct integrated global development plans, program milestones, budgets, and portfolio decisions.
- Lead global clinical and regulatory strategies, including health authority interactions and submission readiness.
- Chair cross-functional program teams, manage risks and governance, and report recommendations to executives and external partners.
What they ask for
- 10+ years of biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience in drug development.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing complex, global development programs.
- Demonstrated success advancing biologics, cell therapies, gene therapies, or other advanced therapeutic programs through clinical development.
- Direct experience leading cross-functional development teams in a matrix environment.
Nice to have
- Experience in oncology, immunology, cell therapy, gene therapy, or in vivo genetic medicines.
Pay
$256,073 — $336,097 USD (base pay)
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