Full-Time

Administrative Lead

Posted on 8/23/2024

Legend Biotech

Legend Biotech

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops and commercializes cell therapies

Biotechnology
Healthcare

Senior

Somerset County, NJ, USA

Flexibility to work in all three NJ offices as required.

Category
Executive Support
Administrative & Executive Assistance
Administrative Support
Specialized Administrative Roles
Scheduling & Travel Coordination
Required Skills
SAP Products
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field preferred.
  • A minimum of 5 years of administrative experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role. Preferably, the candidate should also have experience in a fast paced professional environment, working with cross-functional teams, and supporting multiple sites.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Experience with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.
Responsibilities
  • Supervise a team consisting of two Administrative Assistants and one Office Administrator, providing guidance, support, and performance management to ensure team effectiveness.
  • Support and assist C-level executives with their administrative needs.
  • Manage and coordinate departmental day-to-day activities, including travel arrangements, expense reports, email correspondence, calendars, meeting planning, and preparation.
  • Manage various administrative duties including arranging catering, maintaining excellent vendor relations, and acting as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Coordinate complex domestic and international travel arrangements and prepare expense reports and reimbursement requests.
  • Assist in coordinating special events and projects, including monthly meetings, corporate-wide gatherings, and giveaways.
  • Complete necessary documents to set up new suppliers in the system, create purchase orders, and approve invoices in SAP.
  • Make purchases on behalf of various departments and liaise closely with Finance and Procurement to reconcile the corporate credit card and submit financial documents in a timely manner.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with company executives, staff, and key business partners.
  • Assist with planning and executing departmental events such as holiday events, farewells, and team-building activities.
  • Assist with preparing departmental presentations, tables, charts, and other information using PowerPoint, Excel, and other technology.
  • Flexibility to work in all three NJ office as required.

Legend Biotech develops and commercializes cell therapies aimed at treating serious diseases, particularly cancers like hematological malignancies and solid tumors. Their approach is technology agnostic, allowing them to explore various methods to find effective treatments. The company operates in the personalized medicine sector, focusing on discovering, developing, and bringing new therapies to market. They generate revenue through licensing and selling their therapies, including CAR-T therapies, which involve modifying a patient's cells to combat cancer. Legend Biotech emphasizes transparency with investors, regularly updating them on financial results and business developments.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$146.4M

Headquarters

Franklin Township, New Jersey

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recent FDA and European approvals for CARVYKTI® expand its market reach in multiple myeloma.
  • New R&D facility in Philadelphia boosts innovation in next-generation cell therapies.
  • Alan Bash's appointment could accelerate CARVYKTI®'s growth and market penetration.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Amgen's Imdelltra may impact CAR-T therapy focus.
  • Collaboration with Multiply Labs may face technological challenges, delaying production timelines.
  • Financial strain from new R&D facility could affect operational focus if advancements lag.

What makes Legend Biotech unique

  • Legend Biotech focuses on novel cell therapies for oncology, including CAR-T and NK cells.
  • The company is technology agnostic, exploring multiple platforms for effective cancer treatments.
  • Legend Biotech's CARVYKTI® is the first BCMA-targeted CAR-T therapy approved for second-line use.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Remote Work Options

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