Full-Time

Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Posted on 7/29/2024

Legend Biotech

Legend Biotech

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops and commercializes cell therapies

Biotechnology
Healthcare

Mid, Senior

Somerset County, NJ, USA

Category
Technical Recruiting
People & HR
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • BS/MS (or relevant experience) in chemistry, biology, immunology, biomedical engineering or other related biological sciences preferred.
  • ≥ 3 years of experience working in cGMP pharmaceutical or similar.
  • A minimum of 2 years with external supplier experience preferred.
  • Knowledge working with inventory management, purchase orders and invoices.
  • Facilitated shipment of temperature sensitive materials, consumables and laboratory equipment.
  • Familiarity with sourcing and procurement procedures and technologies preferred.
  • Knowledge of cGMP guidelines and experience working with quality department.
  • Understanding of molecular and cell biology preferred.
  • Experience with varying cell starting material and/or manufacturing processes preferred.
  • Provide purchasing, shipping and invoice review support to technical development team.
  • Ability to operate independently and in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Experience communicating with global suppliers for materials and external sourcing programs.
  • Strong verbal communication skills and experience talking with contractors and external partners.
Responsibilities
  • Support Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager in the oversite for supply of non-GMP and GMP critical materials, including but not limited to viral vectors, plasmids, cell starting materials, plasmids and RNPs for use in various phases of clinical development.
  • Serve as strategic sourcing point of contact for technical development material and reagent sourcing activities.
  • Work closely with Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager to manage pipeline program vendor and sourcing needs, costing, and invoicing; ensure payment of invoices for project activities are made in a timely manner.
  • Facilitate review of contracts, as well as implementation of contracts into the purchasing system.
  • Coordinate shipments between Legend and external suppliers by serving as liaison between logistics team and laboratories.
  • Manage technical development and clinical materials inventory as needed.
  • Build and foster relationships with external suppliers while aligning and integrating internal SME and key stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with Quality department to ensure GMP practices are followed by external partners and support material sciences technical evaluation role in site qualification.
  • Support client communications related to critical raw materials development & supply for multiple clinical cell and gene therapy programs.
  • Participate in internal cross-functional communication between departments such as Tech Ops, Quality, and Procurement to keep track of tasks and deliverables.

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 own 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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