Head, Business Operations and Alliance Management

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 aHead Business Operations and Alliance Management as part of the Commercial team based in Bridgewater NJ.

Role Overview

Reporting directly to the President Carvykti BU this role serves as the BUs Strategy & Execution Lead driving alignment execution and operational effectiveness across Commercial GMS Quality and Medical Affairs. A core responsibility is managing Legends strategic alliancesensuring strong governance seamless communication and proactive issue resolution so both organizations deliver on joint CART objectives.

The role also leads BUwide engagement and communication fostering clarity connection and cultural cohesion across global parallel it drives capability building strengthening organizational readiness talent development and crossfunctional effectiveness to support Carvyktis rapid growth and strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead governance of current and future alliances ensuring transparent communication shared accountability and timely escalation.
• Coordinate joint steering committees joint working teams and governance bodies to ensure compliance with collaboration agreements and delivery on shared milestones.
• Maintain a strong relationship with partner organizations (e.g. Janssen) and serve as a central connective point between Carvykti BU functional stakeholders and alliance partners.
• Proactively identify risks misalignments or emerging strategic opportunities within collaborations and drive resolution or acceleration initiatives.
• Ensure open communication channels across both organizations and consistent partnership health tracking.
• Drive engagement initiatives and forums - town halls BU business reviews culture initiatives leader communications and crossfunctional alignment sessions.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the BU President on messaging engagement cadence and organizational pulse.
• Design and lead BUlevel internal communications strategy ensuring clarity transparency and alignment from the President through LT1 and field/operational teams.
• Partner with BU President & LT to shape and drive BU strategic initiatives including transformation digital capability scaling operational innovation and crossfunctional initiatives.
• Monitor industry trends (CART evolution regulatory updates partnership models) and translate insights into BU priorities.
• Support BUwide capability strategy (technical leadership and operational) to ensure teams are equipped for current and future needs across Commercial GMS Quality and Medical Affairs.
• Build mechanisms to measure capability maturity and organizational effectiveness.
• Partner with HRBP OD and Functional Heads to design learning ecosystems and talent acceleration pathways.
• The Head Business Operations and Alliance Mgmt. exercises independent decision-making authority across strategic and operational domains including project scope timelines resource allocation and vendor selection. Decisions related to significant budget changes strategic shifts or major collaborations require higher-level approvals. This role is expected to proactively identify issues propose solutions and guide cross-functional execution with minimal oversight.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (MBA MS) preferred; background in cell therapy biotech strategy or operations strongly desirable.
• 10 years in Pharma / Biotech with experience in alliance management strategy execution business operations and cross-functional leadership.
• Demonstrated success managing highcomplexity external partnerships and governance structures.
• Experience working with or leading within matrix organizations across Commercial GMS Quality and Medical Affairs is highly desirable.
• Proven track record in driving organizational capability building communication strategies or enterpriselevel initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; executivelevel presence.
• Strategic systems thinker with ability to distill complexity and drive clarity.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influence.
• Strong program management change management and problemsolving capability.
• High agility ability to manage ambiguity and proactive issue resolution.
• Culturally intelligent and globally collaborative.

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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.