Senior HRBP, R&D

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.

The HR Business Partner will be part of Legend’s global HR organization, reporting into the HR Business Partner Head for respective Business Units. The individual will act as a trusted advisor to leaders in the R&D Organization to drive business success through people‑focused solutions. This individual will focus on talent management, workforce planning, organizational design, employee experience, change management and advancing people strategy.

• Partner with business leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that support Legend’s strategic objective and growth trajectory
• Translate business needs into HR solutions that drive performance and engagement.
• Identify critical capabilities and lead initiatives to build a future‑ready workforce.
• Provide guidance to leaders on HR matters, including talent management, organizational design, and change management
• Leverage data insights to support workforce planning, identify trends, inform decision‑making, and track HR metrics
• Be the first point of escalation for leaders on people related topics, providing expert advice, guidance and support (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions, etc.)
• Collaborate with Talent Development and Talent Acquisition teams to execute talent strategy, focusing on developing internal talents, and succession planning for key positions
• Partner with other HR Business Partners and HR CoEs to lead change management initiatives in support of transformation and growth initiatives.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations
• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR COE’s to develop HR‑related solutions, programs and policies and measure effectiveness of HR initiatives.
• Partner with Total Rewards, Talent Acquisitions and other functions on strategies to attract, develop and retain top talent.
• Mitigate organizational risk through proactive employee relations, conflict resolution and policy management.
• Champion Legend’s values and culture, fostering an inclusive and high‑performance environment.
• Contribute to and influence decisions on headcount planning, team structures, etc.
• Recommend and co‑lead changes in org structure/design
• Authority to advise and sometimes make final calls on employee relations issues, disciplinary actions. Able to determine when to elevate matter to Legal
• Input on compensation proposal for internal/external offers based on comp data and internal equity

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• SHRM‑SCP or SPHR certification preferred.
• 5+ years of HR experience as an HR Business Partner in R&D is required; experience in Pharmaceutical or biotech industry highly preferred.
• Understanding of HR legal compliance requirements and HR programs relative to supporting business objectives required.
• Expert level experience in employee relations.
• Proven ability and strong influencing skills, decision making, and resilience.
• Strong interpersonal, writing, communication, organizational, project management and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a changing environment and help lead others through the phases of change.
• Proficient in Microsoft suite, Smartsheet.
• Proficient in HRIS, Workday highly preferred.

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…