Associate Director, Benefits & Mobility

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 Associate Director Benefits & Mobility as part of the Human Resources team based in Bridgewater NJ.

Role Overview

The Associate Director Benefits & Mobility is responsible for the design governance and hands-on delivery of employee benefits and mobility programs with primary accountability for U.S. benefits and global visibility and oversight of benefits frameworks across all countries of operation.

This role leads the U.S.-based Benefits & Mobility Center of Excellence (COE) and serves as both a strategic owner and an active practitioner. The Associate Director is expected to personally engage in day-to-day benefits operations system configuration vendor management and issue resolution alongside team members. This is a highly hands-on leadership role and not one that operates through delegation alone.

Benefits represent a significant investment for the company and a core element of the employee experience. This role ensures benefit programs are competitive compliant cost-effective and aligned with what employees value most while supporting scale consistency and strong governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the U.S.-based Benefits & Mobility COE including the design administration and ongoing management of health & welfare retirement wellness leave and mobility programs.
• Lead benefit communication and the enhancement of employee experience and perception.
• Actively participate in day-to-day benefits operations including enrollments plan changes audits issue resolution and employee escalations.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex sensitive or high-impact benefits and mobility matters.
• Ensure accurate timely and employee-focused program delivery.
• Maintain global visibility into benefit offerings in countries such as China Belgium and Ireland through close partnership with local HR Operations.
• Ensure local benefit offerings align with Global Benefits Principles and Total Rewards philosophy while respecting local regulation and market practices.
• Partner with local HR teams to gain insight into local benefit programs competitiveness and prevailing market practices. Identify gaps and opportunities relative to market competitiveness and global principles including where supplemental benefits may be appropriate.
• Drive benefit design and investment decisions grounded in employee value business priorities and financial discipline.
• Evaluate program effectiveness using utilization data market benchmarks and employee feedback.
• Identify opportunities to simplify offerings enhance value perception and improve overall program outcomes.
• Owns the Benefits COE Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsibility for the Workday Benefits module.
• Partner closely with HRIS and HR Operations to ensure accurate setup process efficiency compliance and scalability.
• Lead benefits-related system enhancements automation and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable U.S. benefits regulations (e.g. ERISA ACA COBRA HIPAA tax-qualified plans).
• Maintain strong governance practices internal controls and audit readiness.
• Own strategic relationships with benefits wellbeing leave retirement and mobility vendors.
• Lead RFPs renewals negotiations and service performance management.
• Partner with Finance on budgeting forecasting and benefits cost analysis including global cost visibility.
• Lead coach and develop benefits team members through active involvement and shared ownership.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to HRBPs and business leaders on benefits and mobility topics.
• Collaborate closely with Finance Legal Payroll HR Operations IT and local HR teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree required; advanced degree or certifications (e.g. CEBS CCP GMS SHRM) preferred.
• 9--12 years of progressive experience in U.S. benefits and global mobility.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. benefits regulations and global mobility practices including immigration and tax considerations.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in benefits administration and program delivery.
• Strong financial vendor management and governance capabilities.
• Excellent communication stakeholder management problem-solving and project leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced evolving environment with a high degree of autonomy.

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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.