What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Director of Business Development position at Legend Biotech US?
Company Information
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 and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy.
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) in 2017. 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 Sr. Director of Business Development as part of the Business Development team based in Somerset, New Jersey.
Role Overview
Legend Biotech is a leader in Cell Therapy. We are currently growing our Business Development group and are looking for an energetic business development professional to join our team
Key Responsibilities
- Work with the Business Development team to identify target opportunities and companies for in-bound and out-bound programs
- Work closely with our global R&D teams and play an important role in building Legend's pipeline
- Engage in activities including attending key partnering and therapy area conferences to monitor new scientific developments, and developing contacts
- Lead internal due diligence activities
- Work closely with other key line functions to define deal construct
- Assist transactions lead during business negotiations
- Champion licensing and collaboration opportunities with Legend management
Requirements
Li-LB1
Li-Hybrid
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 law.
Legend Biotech maintains a drug-free workplace.
