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, 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 Biotech, Inc. to develop, manufacture and commercialize ciltacabtagene autoleucel (cilta-cel). Through our strategic partnership, we look to advance the promise of an immunotherapy in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

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, 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 Biotech, Inc. to develop, manufacture and commercialize ciltacabtagene autoleucel (cilta-cel). Through our strategic partnership, we look to advance the promise of an immunotherapy in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

Position Overview

The CAR-T MFG Technical Specialist will be part of the Technical Operations team and be responsible to support the development and routine operation of a new CAR-T manufacturing process.  They will be a subject matter expert for the manufacturing process and equipment primarily responsible for providing front line support to address and resolve manufacturing issues.

The CAR-T Technical specialist will be part of the MS&T team and will be responsible to:

  • Partner closely with Quality, Compliance, Operations and technical experts to drive accelerated, robust and consistent resolution and escalation of process issues as applicable while ensuring batch quality and adherence to procedures and instructions.
  • Support compliant manufacturing investigations and CAPAs as well as review protocols and batch records to ensure alignment with the manufacturing process.
  • Support the evaluation of process changes arising from updates to materials, excipients or finished goods requirements and ensure seamless transition of process changes from clinical to commercial operations. Point of contact with equipment suppliers for timely and continuous support. 
  • Own regular Kaizen events and resulting actions identified to continuously reevaluate the manufacturing process and process execution to identify opportunities for improvement and waste reduction.
  • Ability to accommodate changes in the schedule including working on shift / being on call as necessary to support operational needs.

 

Major Responsibilities

The CAR-T Technical Specialist reports to the Process Validation/Engineering Lead and is responsible for: 

  • Process Robustness
    • Be the first point of contact to provide support, scientific and technical expertise in the Technical Operations group during issue on the shop floor
    • Support tech transfer activities into and out of the Ghent facilities. 
    • Input into the drafting and improving Manufacturing Batch records and related documentation up to date.
    • Draft/review operational procedures / training material and oversee execution.
    • Build knowledge/expertise within the Technical Operations group on the process and the equipment to aid with trouble shooting.and resolve complex scientific/technical problems.
    • Support with the implementation of process changes.
    • Build troubleshooting guide and keep up to date based on observed issues on the floor
  • Quality & Compliance
    • Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in preparation for and during internal and external regulatory audits (including FDA, EMEA).
    • Provide technical/scientific assessment, recommendations and support to cGMP documentation: Change Controls, deviations and CAPAs
    • Provide scientific expertise to help identify true root cause of investigations and assess product quality impact.
    • Review and approve SOP and Batch record
  • Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence
    • Identify opportunities for process improvements related to safety, environmental, quality, compliance, productivity, yield, and cost, and drive implementation aligned with the change control strategy.
    • Partner with all relevant teams and/or external vendors to support implementing process improvements. Work with vendors to evaluate new raw materials and consumables for compatibility with the Manufacturing process.
    • Contribute to data collection and trend analysis as requested by QA and Regulatory Affairs including the annual report required for maintenance of the Statistical Quality Control Database (SQC) and the Annual Product Review (APR). 

 

Education:

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field or equivalent experience required. 

Experience:

3 years of operations experience within a cGMP environment in the biotech/biopharma industry and Cell/Gene Therapy cGMP manufacturing experience preferred

Capabilities, Knowledge, and skills:

  • Ability to work cross-functionally and successfully.
  • High organizational skills: prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Must be able to manage shifting priorities to meet critical deadlines in a fast paced and dynamic, growing environment. 
  • Good communication skills (both written and oral)
  • An ability to build strong partnerships and effectively integrate with external collaborators to drive projects/programs forward in a matrixed environment. 
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to lead as a change agent to promote flexibility, creativity, and accountability. 
  • Self-motivated, enthusiastic and empathetic
  • Ability to work precisely, according to procedures and rules
  • Result driven

Language(s):

English

 

Legend Biotech is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is Legend’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Legend Biotech maintains a drug-free workplace.

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