Manager, Site Contracts & Payments Management

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 Manager, Site Contracts & Payments Management as part of the Clinical Operations team based in Somerset, NJ. Role Overview The Site Contracts & Payments Manager is responsible for site contracting and investigator payment process oversight and management, and vendor due diligence across Legend pipeline studies. The role serves as a central point of accountability for improving operational effectiveness, financial discipline, and sponsor‑CRO‑site workflow alignment for site contracting and payment processes. Key Responsibilities Partner with CROs to develop and oversee process workflows, and create visibility into site contract and investigator payment workflow efficiency across studies. Partner with CROs, AP, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and study teams to align process workflows, identify gaps, and improve efficiency in contracting and payment execution. Monitor key milestones, bottlenecks, and escalations affecting site startup experience for contracting, payment timeliness, and financial predictability. Support reconciliation, issue resolution, and continuous improvement related to site contracting and investigator payment operations. Coordinate vendor due diligence and risk assessment activities with Procurement, Finance, QA, and other stakeholders. Performs other duties as required. Requirements Minimum degree requirements of a bachelor's degree (BA, BS) in scientific, health care, business, or related discipline. Advanced degree preferred. 7+ years of pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO, or related clinical research experience. Strong experience in vendor oversight, outsourcing, site contracts, investigator payments, or related operational functions required. Experience working cross‑functionally with AP, Procurement, Finance, and Legal required. Experience working in SAP/4 Hanna preferred. Experience establishing KPIs and oversight models preferred. Oncology, cell therapy, or early‑phase clinical operations experience preferred. Ability to travel as necessary (up to 10%). Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong process management, organizational, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to identify operational risk and drive practical mitigation strategies. Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Computer literacy required (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project). Working knowledge of GCP, FDA, and ICH Guidelines. Base Pay Range $127,313—$167,099 USD 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. Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full‑time employees. Contractors are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech. EEO Statement It is the policy of Legend Biotech to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances. Employment is at‑will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice by the employee or the company. #J-18808-Ljbffr Merck & Co.