Description

Legend Biotech is seeking Clinical Associate of Operations and Administration as part of the Clinical Development team based in Somerset, NJ.

Role Overview

The Clinical Associate of Operations and Administration will be an integral part of the Clinical teams. This position will provide operational, administrative, financial and project-level support for the members of the clinical group. The role will be based out of Somerset, NJ (consider remote for highly qualified and exceptional candidate).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Concur for CMO
• Responsible for all weekly, quarterly team meetings and preparing agendas for both virtual and live.
• Responsible for submitting SOWs to generate Purchase Orders (POs) for Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, and Clinical
• Point of contact for AP, Compliance, Procurement, Finance and Accounting for Medical Affairs and Clinical
• Key clinical liaison for the finance team to ensure seamless budget planning and execution.
• Assist accounting with quarterly accruals
• In collaboration with the finance team, arrange and monitor payment of departmental invoices for medical affairs activities in a timely manner, using SAP S4P Client System as designated super user
• Reinforce clinical departments to open new or update contracts which includes working closely with the legal team and business owners to ensure contracts are appropriately executed with generation of Purchase Orders (PO) as required.
• Assists with preparing departmental presentations, tables, charts and other information clinical teams using PowerPoint, Excel and other available technology.
• Responsible for function as liaison with Medical Affairs, Clinical, Pharmacovigilance and Finance
• Responsible for FMV tiering for KOLs working closely with Compliance and Legal
• Point of contact for Credit Card & Concur Access Request Forms for Finance Dept.
• Responsible for Clinical budgeting
• Maintain a spend tracker for Clinical
• Ability to work without supervision
• Onboarding for new hires
• Responsible for Time Management for clinical group
• Works independently without major supervision, but able to work across various functions within the company/organization. Able to understand a task and understand who to include to appropriately accomplish.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required and associate/administrative/accounting degrees (preferred).
• Administrative and accounting background.
• ~5 years of experience providing administrative/coordinator support at a senior level.
• Computer literacy required (MS word, MS excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Project).
• Good interpersonal & communication skills, including oral, written and interpersonal.
• Ability to effectively manage conflicts and negotiations while providing impact and influence
• Collaborative with the ability to operate across multiple geographies
• Good leadership & organizational skills, analytical skills, and presentation skills
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and project management skill and the ability to multitask
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information
• Must be able to work independently, seeking advice and direction when appropriate
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Proficient with Concur system
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Maturity and excellent judgment

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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.

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 15 vacation days, 5 personal days, 5 sick days, 11 U.S. national 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.

EEO Statement

Legend Biotech is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is Legend's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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.