Medical Science Liaison

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 Medical Science Liaison as part of the Medical Affairs team based in Southeast Territory (LA, AL, MS, GA).

As part of the US Medical Affairs team, the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will be responsible for engaging identified key opinion leaders (KOLs) and other healthcare professionals (HCPs) from institutions and organizations within the assigned geographical territory through high‑level scientific support for research activities, publications, education, consulting, and other Medical Affairs initiatives. The MSL will provide credible, compliant, fair‑balanced and ethical scientific exchange with members of the healthcare community, consistent with the direction and focus as defined by the Legend Biotech Medical Affairs team.

Direct education for healthcare professionals treating oncology patients on clinical data, adverse event management, and mechanism of action for commercial and pipeline assets.

The MSL is required to live within assigned field‑based territory or within a 30 minute commute from the nearest territory border focusing on both community and academic sites.

• Identify KOLs within the assigned territory and establish and maintain scientific relationships with KOLs in both academic and community institutions.
• Execute activities at the assigned territory level in full alignment with Medical Affairs strategies and tactics.
• Assist in the oversight of Legend Biotech sponsored clinical trial sites to include, but not limited to, site identification, patient accrual discussions, site initiation or feasibility and to serve and the primary field‑based point of contact between investigators and members of the Legend Biotech Medical Affairs and Clinical Development teams; addressing AE management and education as needed.
• Collaboration with cross‑functional partners including those part of strategic alliances.
• Assistance with implementation and engagement of key opinion leader participation in advisory boards, consultant meetings, and other scientific meetings.
• Collect and communicate clinical insights and intelligence on the market environment, clinical strategies, competition, and other developments relevant to Legend Biotech's success.
• Represent and support Legend Biotech at Hematology/Oncology scientific meetings including congresses, symposia, advisory boards, and investigator meetings. Interpret and report findings with recommendations for action to relevant internal stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary local point of contact for investigators and their research staff who may participate in company sponsored and investigator initiated clinical trials.
• Demonstration of excellent oral presentation and communication skills through provision of clinical presentations and information delivery to academic and community healthcare providers in both group and one‑on‑one settings.
• Relay important medical insights to key Legend Biotech stakeholders as gathered from field interactions and congress/meeting attendance.
• Assistance in the development of field‑based MSL resources and training materials and other projects as needed.
• Maintain focus and composure in uncertain circumstances with minimal directions.
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