Sr. Director, EHS, Facilities Management & Engineering

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 Sr. Director, EHS, Facilities Management & Engineering as part of the Facilities & Engineering team based in Somerset, NJ
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The Sr. Director, Facilities, Services & Engineering is the senior leader responsible for the strategy, operation, and performance of all Legend Biotech facilities including GMP manufacturing sites, laboratories, corporate offices, administrative buildings, and shared global infrastructure. This role ensures reliable, safe, compliant, and efficient operations across utilities, engineering, building systems, environmental services, capital project execution, and workplace/office services. The Sr. Director leads the integrated facilities and engineering organization to support manufacturing, clinical operations, R&D, and corporate growth while ensuring world‑class employee experience and operational excellence.

• Lead facilities operations for all Legend Biotech locations, including manufacturing sites, labs, offices, leased spaces, and new buildouts.
• Ensure consistent service levels, standardized processes, and high reliability across all facilities.
• Oversee building infrastructure (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security systems, life safety, landscaping, and workplace environments).
• Maintain compliance with global regulatory, corporate, and local building & safety requirements.

• Oversee critical GMP utilities: HVAC, clean rooms, water treatment, clean steam, compressed gases, BMS/EMS, controlled environments.
• Ensure validated state and audit readiness at all times.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and EHS to maintain uninterrupted production.

• Lead engineering support for equipment lifecycle management across GMP and non‑GMP areas.
• Manage maintenance strategy, calibration programs, CMMS utilization, and reliability initiatives.
• Support equipment readiness for tech transfers, automation upgrades, and expansion projects.

• Oversee all corporate office environments, including:
  • Office operations
  • Workspace planning & allocation
  • Security & access control
  • Janitorial, cafeteria, reception, and mailroom services
  • Vendor management for furniture, workspace design, and site amenities
• Ensure a high‑quality, safe, ergonomic, and productive work environment for employees.

• Manage site‑wide services including waste management, hazardous waste, groundskeeping, shipping/receiving, warehousing, sustainability initiatives, and emergency response planning.
• Ensure a consistent service model across all locations.

• Lead planning and execution of multi‑million‑dollar capital projects including new facilities, office expansions, GMP cleanroom construction, laboratory constructions, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Oversee feasibility studies, scope definition, construction, commissioning, and handover.

• Develop a global facilities & engineering strategy aligned with Legend’s growth trajectory.
• Lead multi‑year capital planning, operational budgeting, vendor strategy, and cost optimization.
• Ensure…