Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Company: Legend Biotech
Location: Somerset
Posted on: January 3, 2026

Job Description:

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 Strategic Sourcing Specialist as part of the T echnical Development team based in Somerset, NJ . Role Overview Legend Biotech is seeking a team-oriented and driven Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our External Supply and Development Strategy team within Technical Development. This role reports to the Associate Director of Strategic Sourcing and is responsible for supporting molecular and cellular sourcing strategies focused on Cell and Gene Therapy programs. The successful candidate will work closely with the External Supply and Development Strategy team to establish and maintain a non-GMP and GMP supply network for the Technical Development clinical pipeline. This individual will support the development and manufacture of early clinical starting materials, drug substances, and drug products required for Legend’s investigational products. The role will collaborate with internal partners to ensure externally sourced products—such as viral vectors, plasmids, cell banks, and critical raw materials—meet health authority guidelines and global quality standards. Additionally, the Specialist will support Technical Development’s internal development and GMP activities, including vendor identification and evaluation, reagent and consumable supply management, and timely processing of project-related invoices. Key Responsibilities Support Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing in the oversite for supply of non-GMP and GMP critical materials, including but not limited to viral vectors, plasmids, and cell banks, for use in various phases of clinical development. Serve as a Strategic Sourcing point of contact for technical development lab for raw material consumables, and reagent sourcing activities. Facilitate review of contracts, and implementation of contracts into the contract management and purchasing system. Coordinate shipments between Legend and external suppliers by serving as a liaison between the logistics team and laboratories. Oversee technical development and clinical materials inventory as needed. Support procurement activities of clinical supply materials for internal clinical manufacturing. Build and foster relationships with external suppliers while aligning and integrating internal SME and key stakeholders. Collaborate with the Quality department to ensure GMP practices are followed by external partners and support technical development evaluation in supplier qualification. Support client communications related to critical raw materials development & supply for multiple clinical cell and gene therapy programs. The role includes authority to make decisions regarding technical development lab sourcing for raw material consumables and reagents. Decisions involving significant budget allocations, strategic direction changes, or major collaborations with substantial financial or long-term impact require higher-level approval. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree (or relevant experience) in Business, Supply Chain Management, Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Immunology or other related business /biological sciences preferred. ? 3 years of experience working in cGMP pharmaceutical or similar. A minimum of 2 years with external supplier experience preferred. Knowledge of working with inventory management, purchase orders, and invoices. Facilitated shipment of temperature sensitive materials, consumables, and laboratory equipment. Familiarity with sourcing and procurement procedures and technologies. Knowledge of cGMP guidelines and experience working with quality department. Understanding of molecular and/ or cell biology preferred. Provide purchasing, shipping, and invoice review support to technical development team. Ability to operate independently and in a cross-functional team environment. Strong verbal communication skills and experience talking with contractors and external partners. Comfortable in a fast paced and changing environment. Knowledge of working with ERP systems (S/4 HANA Preferred). Knowledge of working with MS Office Suite, PowerBI, Project Management Software such SmartSheet. Li-JR1 Li-Hybrid The anticipated base pay range is $81,273 - $106,669 USD Benefits We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can thrive - both professionally and personally. To attract and retain top talent in a highly competitive industry, we offer a best-in-class benefits package that supports well-being, financial stability, and long-term career growth. Our offerings are designed to meet the diverse needs of our team members and their families, ensuring they feel valued and supported every step of the way. Highlights include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match that vest fully on day one. Equity and stock options are available to employees in eligible roles. We offer eight weeks of paid parental leave after just three months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation days, personal days, sick time, 11 company holidays, and 3 floating holidays. Additional 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 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 employees. Contract employees 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. Legend may adjust base salary or other discretionary compensation at any time based on individual, team, performance, or market conditions. Legend Biotech maintains a drug-free workplace.

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