Facility Support Manager

Facility Support Manager

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 Facility Support Manager as part of the Technical Operations team based in Raritan, NJ.

Role Overview

The CAR-T Facility Support Manager is at an exempt level working within the Technical Operations team. This individual will be responsible for managing facility maintenance activities, including corrective and preventative maintenance and safely ensuring reliable and compliant facility operations according to cGMP requirements. This individual will provide oversight for a team of facilities specialists and partners with cross functional areas in support cell therapy production for clinical and commercial patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring that all Preventive Maintenance, Corrective/Emergency Maintenance, and Calibrations are scheduled, completed, and properly documented with supporting records attached.
• Lead the Building and Environment monitoring team to ensure the facility is in a state of control and update / communicate with all teams with any emergencies and disruptions.
• Lead the maintenance and metrology support specialists to ensure all vendors for PMs / Cals are properly scheduled, escorted and executed by vendors.
• Lead the 3rd shift cleaning lead and oversee all facility cleanings to ensure the facility meets aseptic requirements for manufacturing and communicate with the 1st shift facilities and operations teams.
• Perform weekly clean space walkthroughs to ensure GMP compliance.
• Actively participate in all regulatory and internal audits of the facility.
• Participate in the hiring, development, and performance of the team.
• Partner and managing relationships with contractors to ensure quality of work and compliance with all company policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Help improve metrics performance to drive team results in areas of EHS, quality, compliance, cost, delivery and people.
• Typically, you have the authority to make decisions related to technical direction, methodologies, approaches and product development processes. You can also make decisions related to project execution, including timelines, milestones and resource allocation within budget. Higher-level approvals are required for those related to significant budget allocations, strategic shifts, or major collaborations that have substantial financial or long-term implications.

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in science, Engineering, Automation, Information Technology or equivalent technical discipline is required.
• Yellow belt or green belt certification is preferred.
• A minimum of 4-6 years' related experience in facility supervision/management or building operations. Working in a Pharmaceutical / GMP facility experience preferred.
• Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Building Automation System (BAS) and Environmental Monitoring System (EMS)
• Quality Investigation / Change Control System / Documentation System (Track wise, Comet, Veeva Vault, etc…)
• Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

The anticipated base pay range is:

$107,482 - $141,070 USD

Benefits: We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can thrive - both professionally and personally. To attract and retain top talent in a highly competitive industry, we offer a best-in-class benefits package that supports well-being, financial stability, and long-term career growth. Our offerings are designed to meet the diverse needs of our team members and their families, ensuring they feel valued and supported every step of the way. Highlights include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match that vest fully on day one. Equity and stock options are available to employees in eligible roles, we offer eight weeks of paid parental leave after just three months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes 15 vacation days, 5 personal days, 5 sick days, 11 U.S. national holidays, and 3 floating holidays. Additional 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 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.

EEO Statement 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 applicable law.