Legend Biotech Corporation

Scientist, In Vivo CAR-T Therapy

Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in Immunology, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or a closely related field.
  • 2 years of hands-on experience in cell and/or gene therapy research.
  • Proficiency in assay development, validation, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with both in vivo and in vitro experimental studies.
  • Strong skills in data analysis and scientific communication.

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute experimental studies for cell and gene therapy platforms.
  • Conduct in vitro and in vivo studies to assess product potency and safety.
  • Develop and optimize laboratory methods, including ELISA and PCR assays.
  • Analyze and interpret scientific data supporting research findings.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to transition scientific concepts into therapeutic candidates.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a fully vested company match on day one.
  • Eight weeks of paid parental leave after three months of employment.
  • Comprehensive paid time off policy, including vacation, sick, and personal days.
  • Voluntary benefits including flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and legal assistance.
Full Job Description
COMPANY: Legend Biotech USA, Inc

JOB TITLE: Scientist - In Vivo CAR-T Therapy

JOB DUTIES:

The Scientist - In Vivo CAR-T Therapy will have the following duties: Design, plan, and execute experimental studies to advance cell and gene therapy platforms and pipeline programs, with a focus on in vivo CAR T development from early discovery through preclinical development. Conduct and analyze in vitro and in vivo studies to evaluate product potency, efficacy, and safety. Develop, optimize, validate, and troubleshoot experimental assays and laboratory methods, including cell line engineering, cell-based functional and cytotoxicity assays, ELISA and PCR-based assays, high-throughput binder screening, and viral vector packaging and titration. Analyze, interpret, and summarize complex scientific data generated from experimental studies and maintain accurate, complete, and well-organized experimental records and documentation. Prepare clear, detailed, and high-quality technical reports, summaries, and presentations to communicate research findings, experimental results, and scientific conclusions. Collaborate closely with internal research and early development teams in a cross-functional environment to support translation of novel scientific concepts into therapeutic candidates and advancement of cell and gene therapy research programs.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education Required: PhD in Immunology, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or a closely related field.

Experience Required: 2 yrs of experience in hands on experience in cell and/or gene therapy research.

JOB SITE: 2300 Market St., 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103

WORK HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 5 days 40 hr/wk

SALARY: $119,692.00 per year

TO APPLY:

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):

$119,692-$119,692 USD

Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contractors are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech.

About Legend Biotech Corporation

Legend Biotech Corporation is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative cell therapies for cancer. The company's lead product candidate, LCAR-B38M/JNJ-68284528, is a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy that is being developed for the treatment of multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. Legend Biotech was founded in 2014 as a subsidiary of GenScript Biotech Corporation and became an independent company in 2019. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, China and has operations in the United States and Europe.
Learn more about Legend Biotech Corporation
Size
1,071 employees
Market Cap
$8.2 billion
Industry
NASDAQ

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