Operations Manager

Operations Manager

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 is seeking an Operations Manager (2nd Shift) as part of the Technical Operations team based in Raritan, New Jersey.

Role Overview

The CAR-T Operations 2nd Shift Manager is an exempt level position working within Technical Operations. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the production of a personalized cell therapy to support both clinical and commercial requirements in a sterile cGMP environment. This position is an onsite position working Monday to Friday on the 2nd shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee cell therapy production and ensure safe and compliant manufacturing operations according to cGMP requirements.
• Be a site management resource and point of contact for all 2nd shift employees.
• Be the primary point of contact for 2nd shift Technical Operation's supervisors of their respective areas of oversight.
• Take direction and guidance from their Associate Director and/or Senior Managers of the process areas.
• Oversee the hiring, development, and performance management of staff, and assign personnel to execute daily production schedules.
• Create/revise operational procedures, including manufacturing work instructions, master batch records, forms, etc.
• Be responsible for multiple work centers within the facility to ensure high quality and compliant product supply and oversee production metrics.
• Support manufacturing investigations, support and manage change controls, and maintain permanent inspection readiness and actively support regulatory inspections.
• Build strong partnerships with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to ensure seamless execution of daily production schedules.
• Lead facility operating review meetings and own various department projects to drive continuous improvements and efficiencies within cell therapy Technical Operations.
• Establish key relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to interact with all levels within the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience required.
• A minimum of 5 years of operations experience within a cGMP environment in the biotech/biopharma industry with a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience. Cell/Gene Therapy experience preferred.
• Ability to build strong partnerships and effectively integrate with external collaborators to drive projects/programs forward in a matrixed environment.
• Ability to work independently and successfully, prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, integrate cross-functional issues and balance competing priorities effectively.
• Must be able to manage shifting priorities to meet critical deadlines in a fast paced and dynamic, growing environment, while providing clear direction to team members.
• Clear and succinct verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to lead as a change agent to promote flexibility, creativity, and accountability.
• Basic project management skills, responsiveness to issues, and demonstrated passion for creating new medicines.
• Experience with Operational Excellence and/or Lean Manufacturing is an asset.
• Ability to accommodate shift work including daily overtime and weekends, as required by the manufacturing process.
• Ability to accommodate unplanned overtime on little to no prior notice.
• GMP Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of FDA, EMA, and other global regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Technology & Automation: Familiarity with modern manufacturing systems (MES, ERP, etc.) and digital transformation initiatives.