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 Senior Director Global Marketing and Strategy as part of the Marketing team based in Somerset, NJ.
Role Overview
The Sr./Director of Global Marketing, Commercial will be responsible for key commercial priorities in launching CARVYKTI worldwide (excluding China) and advancing its indications. This position will report to the Exec Director - Head of Marketing and will be hybrid or based in Legend's corporate office located in Somerset
Key Responsibilities
The Sr./Director of Global Marketing will be responsible for several areas, including but not limited to:
- Coordinating with global partners (e.g. John & Johnson) and business regions to develop and execute commercial strategies, launch readiness plan, tactics, and messaging
- Launching indications in various global markets
- Managing the life cycle for CARVYKTI
- Partnering with R&D and Regulatory to bring commercial insights and develop/strengthen the Target Product Profile (TPP)
- Collaborate with Johnson & Johnson to understand the value propositions needed to support reimbursement and approvals globally
- Collaborating with Medical Affairs to ensure a robust data generation and publication plan
- Through collaboration with Johnson & Johnson, engage international thought leaders and patient advocates to help inform CARVYKTI strategy
- Partnering with key cross-functional partners (e.g. Analytics, Supply Chain) to inform manufacturing needs
- Provide commercial assessment of internal pipeline or external assets of interest as it pertains to potential
- Assist with content development and preparation for investor engagements and provide review of internal/external corporate communications when applicable
- Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and regulatory guidelines governing commercial and scientific interactions with healthcare professionals, payers, advocacy and other business partners
Requirements
- Undergraduate Required, Advanced Degree Preferred
- Extensive experience across brand marketing, managed markets, and sales/sales management in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or related industry is required. Prior Oncology and CAR-T experience is strongly preferred
- Ability to manage multiple demands and priorities, gain alignment, and drive decision-making across cross-functional teams
- Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate commercial and competitive implications of complex technical/clinical/regulatory data
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.
- Well-developed analytical and strategic skills.
- Proven ability of successfully manage complexity, solve problems, and build strong relationships.
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrate strong leadership presence through influencing without authority
- Must be able to travel (25%) as dictated by business need
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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.
