Program Director - Vein To Vein Time Reduction

Company Information

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 and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy.

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) in 2017. 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 Program Director

• Vein to Vein Time Reduction as part of the Technical Operations team based in Raritan, NJ

Role Overview

The Program Director

• Vein to Vein Time Reduction position will lead the initiatives to improve vein to vein time and work closely with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Process Improvement Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive plan to reduce vein to vein time, aligning with the overall strategic goals of the Raritan site. While there is an existing plan, there is a need for a stronger, more in-depth, action-oriented, action-prioritized, and data-based plan and actions.

• Project Management: Lead technical projects aimed at optimizing processes to achieve the targeted reduction in vein to vein time.

• Collaboration and facilitation: Work closely with Raritan functions, particularly the Quality Control (QC), Quality, and Deviation Investigations Teams, to identify and address bottlenecks.

• Coordination with Global Teams: Liaise with Global MSAT (Manufacturing Science and Technology) and ASAT (Analytical Science and Technology) functions to leverage technical expertise and drive project success.

• Performance Tracking: Monitor progress through key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensure timely reporting to the Site General Manager.

• Problem Solving: Address and resolve any issues that arise during D2D operations, as well as during project implementation, ensuring achievement of quarterly targets.

Key Interactions

• High matrix organization, with an extended team of stakeholders across multiple functions, multiple locations and across 2 companies.

• Internal: QC Team, Quality Team, Deviation Investigations Team, Raritan SLT.

• External: Global MSAT and ASAT functions, Partner company, other relevant global teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or related field; advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum of 15 years of experience

• Proven experience in program management, preferably within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology setting.

• Strong background in process optimization and technical project management.

• Empathetic yet assertive leadership, including engagement and influencing skills, especially in a highly matrixed organization.

• Excellent communication, facilitation and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and with global teams.

• Excellent problem solving skills

• Demonstrated ability to meet aggressive targets and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

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