Product Communication & Public Relations, Oncology Lead (Contract)

Product Communication & Public Relations, Oncology Lead (Contract)

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, one of the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson, to jointly develop and commercialize ciltacabtagene autolecuel (cilta-cel). 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 Product Communication & Public Relations - Oncology Lead (Contract) as part of the Communications team based remotely.

Role Overview

This full-time Communications Contractor role supports the US Commercial organization for CARVYKTI and serves as an execution lead for product communications in a highly regulated oncology environment. The role reports to the Head of Corporate Communications and Patient Advocacy and works closely with US Commercial, Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Regulatory/Legal, external agencies, and a co-promotion partner.

The focus of the role is to execute clear, compliant communications that support commercial objectives, product launches, key data milestones, and disease-area leadership across earned, owned, and shared channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute US product communications plans for CARVYKTI, including data milestones, congresses, and issues management.
• Partner with US Marketing and Commercial teams to align communications with brand strategy, go-to-market plans, and field needs.
• Execute external communications across media relations, sponsored editorial content, public relations, digital and social media, and data-driven storytelling.
• Translate complex clinical and real-world data into clear, accurate narratives for external use.
• Develop briefing materials and talking points for executives, clinicians, and third-party experts, ensuring compliance and appropriate disclosure.
• Manage agency deliverables, timelines, and quality.
• Serve as a day-to-day communications liaison with the co-promotion partner.
• Execute communications through CCRC or PARC review (Legal, Medical, Regulatory) and support issues preparedness and rapid response.
• Track and report key communications metrics to inform ongoing optimization.
• Use approved AI tools to support content development, planning, and analytics, applying responsible, compliant AI use to improve efficiency across communications workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare communications, with oncology or specialty-care experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting US commercial teams, managing agencies, and executing communications in a regulated environment.
• Oncology and/or hematology experience.
• Experience working with a co-promotion partner.
• Familiarity with US medical congress cadence and data communications.
• Strong execution-focused communicator with sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Reliable partner to US Commercial, Marketing, and Medical teams.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, highly visible franchise.
• Professional and accountable when working with agencies, partners, and external stakeholders.

This is a full-time contract role through the remainder of 2026.