R&D Management Leadership Development Program

Role Overview

Legend Biotech’s R&D Management Leadership Development Program is a highly selective, enterprise leadership accelerator designed for high-performing PhD scientists with 7-10 years of industry experience who are ready to transition from deep scientific expertise to enterprise-level leadership.

At Legend Biotech, we are advancing the frontiers of cell and gene therapy to deliver transformative cures for patients worldwide. We believe breakthrough science starts with bold thinkers, collaborative teams, and leaders who are ready to make an impact early in their careers.

Join us in redefining what’s possible and build a career where your growth and patient impact go hand in hand.

• Lead complex, cross‑functional projects that directly impact R&D strategy, clinical advancement, or manufacturing scalability
• Partner with senior leaders across Research, Clinical, Regulatory, and Technical Operations to drive decision‑making
• Translate scientific insights into actionable business and development strategies
• Contribute to the advancement of cell and gene therapy programs from early discovery through commercialization
• Present recommendations and insights to executive leadership, influencing enterprise priorities

By the end of the program, participants are equipped with the scientific, strategic, and leadership capabilities required to advance into director‑level roles across the R&D organization.

• PhD required in Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Cell Biology, or related life sciences disciplines.
• 7‑10 years of industry experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or related industry
• Demonstrated experience advancing scientific or clinical programs in R&D
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and collaborate across cross‑functional teams
• Strong business acumen and ability to connect scientific work to broader org. strategy
• Experience in Cell Therapy preferred.
• Demonstrated record of scientific rigor, innovation, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Clear aspiration and potential to grow into scientific and enterprise leadership roles.

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.

Other types of pay:
Performance-based bonus and/or equity is available to employees in eligible roles.

Please note:
These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full‑time employees. Contractors are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech.

$83,711—$109,870 USD

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.

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