Lab Manager

Company: Legend Biotech
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: February 26, 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 a Lab Manager as part of the R& D team based in Philadelphia, PA . Role Overview Legend Biotech is seeking an experienced lab manager for its new state-of-the-art R&D laboratory in Philadelphia, PA. The new lab in Philadelphia will provide critical research of Legend pipeline development from early discovery to IND submission related in vivo and in vitro studies. The ideal candidate should have 8 years of experience supporting R&D lab operation, logistics, procurement and facilities. Hands-on instrument and reagent inventory management experience is required. Previous experience in the setting of cell therapy research and development is a plus. This role will interact with stakeholders mainly at the Philly site and other R&D sites in NJ. This role will help with budget planning, drive lab operation efficiency and establish the future of laboratory operation. Key Responsibilities Be responsible for lab operations to support uninterrupted R&D activities on site. Oversee lab set-up, space planning and general cleanliness of the lab. Initiate and act as SME for instrument and LIMS installation and qualification. Set up and own service contracts with manufacturers for analytical equipment. Partner with Warehouse and Logistics for consumable and material ordering, storage and distribution. Actively manage and escort external vendors Facilitate cold storage management. Serve as a bridge to interact with procurement, finance, IT, Engineering & facilities, Warehouse & Logistics and other functions. Ensure compliance with procedures from other departments where the lab and lab activities are in scope. Create and oversee equipment cleaning program. Partner with Facilities to coordinate timing and lab impacts for maintenance and calibration activities. Coordinate interactions with other R&D sites. Usage and budget planning on lab consumables & Materials. Create response plan for alarms where there is the potential for material impact. Requirements Bachelor's degree. 8 years of experience managing R&D lab operation in industry or academic setting with more than 30 scientists. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with multiple key stakeholders. Working experience with MS Office Suite. Working experience with LIMS is a plus. Excellent record keeping skills. Capable of multi-tasking and great project management skills. Good problem-solving skills and willingness to be accountable when facing the challenges of this new, dynamic and evolving operation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Li-JR1 Li-Onsite The base pay range below is what Legend Biotech USA Inc. reasonably expects to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. The company reserves the right to modify this range as needed and in accordance with applicable laws. Other Types of Pay: Performance-based bonus and/or equity is available to employees in eligible roles. Benefits and Paid Time Off: 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. Pay Range (Base Pay): $81,273 - $106,669 USD Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time 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. For information related to our privacy policy, please review: Legend Biotech Privacy Policy.

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