- Advanced degree (PhD preferred, or MS) in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, or a related field.
- 6+ years (PhD) or 8+ years (MS) of experience in process development or manufacturing within a biotech or pharmaceutical setting. Candidates with additional experience and demonstrated technical leadership may be considered at the Principal Engineer level.
- Strong engineering knowledge of bioprocess modeling/simulation and the interaction of biomolecules, materials, and machinery.
- Experience with modeling software and programming languages such as Python and/or MATLAB preferred.
- Strong technical experience in purification, chromatography, and TFF, with demonstrated expertise in downstream process development.
- Understanding of GMP manufacturing requirements and CMC strategies for clinical-stage product development.
- Experience with lentiviral vector technologies preferred. Candidates with relevant viral vector, biologics, gene therapy, or advanced therapy process development experience will also be considered.
- Strong communication, collaboration, leadership, and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and navigate complex development timelines.
- Creative and strategic thinking.
- Strong troubleshooting skills.
- Preferred experience in developing vector processes tailored for in vivo CAR-T generation and systemic delivery.
- Preferred experience in large-scale (>50L) purification processes.
- Language(s): English. Mandarin is a plus.
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.