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 Scientist of Virology as part of the Research & Early Development team based in Piscataway.
Role Overview
Legend Biotechnology is seeking a senior scientist to join our exploratory technology group and
contribute to new technology/platform. This individual will report to the Sr. Principle Scientist in
R&D. The successful candidate should possess extensive knowledge and research experience in
virology, molecular biology and gene editing, in particular lentivirus engineering experience. The
candidate should have comprehensive understanding of HIV or lentivirus virology and
pathogenetic mechanisms of infection, the interaction between virus and host, and the
characteristics of the host immune response. Experience with HIV or lentivirus gene therapy in
vivo model is preferred. The candidate will be able to contribute to developing in vivo cell therapy
platform through lentivirus vector design, in vitro function assay, and assay development of virus
PK and PD in animal model. 1-3 year biotech or pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred
but not required. The candidate needs to demonstrate the ability of delivering scientific results with integrity and
meeting timeline, show the value of collaboration and teamwork, and provide strategy, expertise,
resources and guidance in a cross-functional environment.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
Key Relationships:
Communicate within the team and with cross-functional teams for project collaboration and lab support.
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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.
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