Project Manager, External Engagement (Contractor)

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Legend Biotech

Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States

Hybrid

Posted March 18, 2026

Job Description

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, 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 autolecuel (cilta-cel). Our strategic partnership is designed to combine the strengths and expertise of both companies to advance the promise of an immunotherapy in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

Legend Biotech is seeking a Project Manager, External Engagement (Contractor) as part of the Commercial team based in Bridgewater, NJ.

Role Overview

Reporting to Executive Director, External Engagement, the Project Manager will run and manage multiple projects in a proactive manner. Leverage project management tools and processes, including detailed timelines, milestones and daily tracking to ensure projects are delivered to company goals and commitments. Be prepared to report on project progress and status through weekly reporting or at the request of Leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Define scope, goals, and deliverables of each assigned project that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
Identify and anticipate potential risks and establish plans to proactively address such potential risks.
Effectively and proactively communicate project modifications to the impacted parties with explanations of new responsibilities, deadlines, target dates, etc.
Coordinate with members of the Legal, Compliance, and Medical Affairs departments to ensure concurrence with budgetary, and other legal and compliance requirements.
Develop and implement procedures, as needed, for project monitoring to include team meetings, action item follow-up, meeting minutes, and identifying new actions and resolutions.
Coordinate with internal resources to assist with project managemen