Investigations Supervisor

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating and, one day, curing life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, 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. From our global network of research and development sites, we are committed to discovering and developing safe, effective, and cutting-edge therapies for patients worldwide.

Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Johnson & Johnson to jointly develop and commercialize CARVYKTI® (ciltacabtagene autoleucel; cilta-cel). Through this strategic partnership, we combine complementary expertise and capabilities to advance innovative immunotherapies for patients living with multiple myeloma.

Legend Biotech is seeking an Investigations Supervisor as part of the Manufacturing & Supply team based in Raritan, NJ. 

Role Overview

The CAR -T Investigation Supervisor will work with the investigation team to help identify true root cause of investigations and assess product quality impact. This individual will provide technical support to the investigators and resolution of deviations and atypical events. They will recommend, own, and implement corrective/preventative measures aimed at improving compliance and reducing repeat occurrences ensuring consistent quality standards are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Support area Manager and work closely with investigators to ensure investigations are completed on time and as per guidelines.
• Assign investigations to team members and track them to completion
• Follow up with investigator on status of investigations, Corrections, CPAs and Effectiveness checks.
• Perform investigations and train new investigators.
• Collaborate with team to determine if corrective actions adequately addressed root cause of NC event.
• Support tracking of deviations, events and key process parameters and provides reports to management on trending, and status as requested.
• Identify and implement process improvements related to safety, environmental, quality, compliance, productivity, yield, and cost.
• Implement process improvements within the change control system.
• Recognize and act on potential compliance issues and opportunities for process changes/improvement.
• Partner with all stakeholders to implement process improvements.
• Assure regulatory compliance and technical feasibility of proposed changes.
• Serve as project manager for the change process and provide coordination to ensure timely and compliant implementation of process improvements.
• Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in preparation for and during internal and external regulatory audits (including FDA, EMEA).
• Maintains various databases of production information.
• Support coordination of data collection and trend analysis as requested by QA and Regulatory Affairs including the annual report required for maintenance of the Statistical Quality Control Database (SQC) and the Annual Product Review (APR).
• Review and approve SOP and Batch record revisions. 

Job duties performed routinely require exposure to and handling of biological materials and hazardous chemicals

Requirements

• BS/BA required in technical discipline: Engineering, science or similar field.
• A minimum of six (6) years of professional relevant business experience.
• Demonstrated experience in completing complex investigations independently.
• Knowledge and solid understanding of cGMP regulations and FDA/EU guidance
• Ability to learn and operate various enterprise systems including eLIMS, TrackWise, Maximo, EMS, BMS, SAP.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to respond to sensitive inquiries or complaints from top managers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Experience with internal and external regulatory audits.
• Ability to utilize various standard programs for data entry and word processing.
• Language(s): English

The base pay range below is what Legend Biotech USA Inc. reasonably expects to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. The company reserves the right to modify this range as needed and in accordance with applicable laws.

Other Types of Pay: Performance-based bonus and/or equity is available to employees in eligible roles.

Benefits and Paid Time Off: Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company holidays. Additional voluntary 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 voluntary 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.

Pay Range (Base Pay):

$110,706—$145,303 USD

Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contractors are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech.

Work Authorization & Employment Eligibility

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. As part of our commitment to maintaining a lawful workforce and ensuring compliance with federal employment regulations, we participate in the E-Verify program. If you are selected for employment, you will be required to complete the Form I-9 process, and your employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify in accordance with applicable federal law. We are committed to providing a fair, transparent, and welcoming hiring experience for all candidates.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Legend Biotech to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances.

Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice by the employee or the company.

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