Administrative Assistant; Contractor

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life‑to‑telling diseases. Headquarters in Somerset, New Jersey, we develop 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 Administrative Assistant (Contractor) will support Legend’s CAR‑T Manufacturing site at Raritan, NJ. The position provides a variety of administrative support and coordinates special projects and executive initiatives on behalf of Plant Leadership. The successful incumbent will be self‑motivated, have excellent interpersonal skills, and be able to build professional relationships. The role requires working independently as well as an effective and engaged team member.

Strong initiative and follow‑through, confidentiality, and professional conduct are essential.

• Be responsible for all forms of communication to ensure clear communication across the team and with key stakeholders.
• Provide executive administrative support.
• Maintain the plant organizational chart and headcount files.
• Assist with compilation of data from various sources and organize the data in formats that facilitate analysis and presentation.
• Support HR on plant‑related recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Track and drive completion of key deliverables, proactively following up on outstanding items such as compliance trainings, vaccination records, and as needed.
• Participate in the planning, coordination, and preparation of project plans, plant communications, dashboards, etc.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Minimum 5 years of administrative assistant related experience.
• Experience in life sciences, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical preferred.
• C‑level and/or executive administration experience preferred.
• Large, matrix environment experience preferred.
• Strong administrative support knowledge, including the ability to professionally handle sensitive information requiring a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.
• Self‑motivated, with initiative and the ability to take ownership of, and follow through with, specific tasks.
• Strong organizational and detail‑orientation skills.
• Ability to multi‑task and shift priorities quickly as needed while working under challenging/changing deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full‑time employees. Contractors are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech.

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.

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