Associate Director, Global Scientific Communications, Medical Affairs
Summary
Oversee global scientific communications and content strategy for biotech therapies, translating complex medical data into compliant materials for healthcare professionals and stakeholders.
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, Global Scientific Communications, Medical Affairs as part of the Medical Affairs team based Remotely.
Role Overview
Legend Biotech is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Associate Director to join our Global Scientific Communications team within the Medical Affairs organization. This role, working closely with the Scientific Communications team, is responsible for the creation, management, and optimization of scientific content that supports the medical strategy for advancing our pipeline assets and enhances communication with healthcare professionals, internal stakeholders, and external partners. The ideal candidate will have along with excellent writing and editorial skills, and experience in medical communications within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry. A scientific background in oncology, hematology, and autoimmune diseases is preferred. At Legend Biotech, you will be part of a passionate medical team dedicated to advancing science and improving patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Content Strategy & Development
- Drive creation of global scientific communication platforms and messaging frameworks for key assets.
- Develop high-quality, scientifically accurate content including, but not limited to, slide decks, scientific narratives, FAQs, and other congress and publications related to education materials.
- Translate complex scientific data into clear, engaging, and compliant materials for multiple audiences.
- Engage with global internal teams and HCPs, as needed, to support medical strategy and priorities.
- Scientific Communications Support
- Support the development of publications including congress materials and manuscripts (i.e., posters, abstracts, presentations, manuscripts).
- Assist in global publication planning and execution in collaboration with external agencies and partners as well as internal stakeholders and cross functional team.
- Ensure consistency in scientific messaging across all medical affairs deliverables.
- Innovation & Digital Engagement
- Drive adoption of innovative communication formats (interactive PDFs etc).
- Support global digital strategies for scientific content dissemination.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, and others) and alliance partners to align content with strategic objectives
- Support global publication planning and execution in collaboration with external authors and agencies.
- Project Management
- Manage timelines and workflows for multiple content projects simultaneously.
- Support budget management.
- Oversee review and approval processes through systems like Veeva or similar platforms
- Ensure all content complies with industry regulations, internal policies, and SOPs, and regulatory requirements
Requirements
- Advanced degree in life sciences (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MS preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in medical communications, scientific writing, or content development in biotech/pharma.
- Strong understanding of medical affairs functions and processes.
- Ability to work and make decisions independently, and prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent project management and vendor oversight skills.
- Integrate cross-functional needs and balance competing priorities effectively.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to synthesize scientific data and tailor messaging for different audiences.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
- Proficiency in content management systems and document review platforms (ie, Veeva Vault).
- Familiarity with compliance standards (ICMJE, GPP, FDA/EMA regulations).
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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.
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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