Associate Manager, QA Shop Floor

Company: Legend Biotech
Location: Raritan
Posted on: January 29, 2026

Job Description:

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 an Associate Manager, QA Shop Floor as part of the Quality team based in Raritan, NJ . Role Overview The Associate Manager, QA Shop Floor is an exempt level position with responsibilities for providing quality oversight over the production of personalized cell therapy to support both clinical and commercial requirements in a sterile GMP environment. This role includes supervision of QA shop floor personnel as well as working with manufacturing to troubleshoot issues. Key Responsibilities Read, interpret, and revise documents such as SOPs, work instructions. Develop positive relationships with the QA team, Quality Control, Information Technology, Maintenance, Manufacturing personnel, Technical Operations personnel, Human Resources, Site Leadership Team members, and peers. Harmonize with Environmental, Health, and Safety personnel, Product Development, and Quality/Manufacturing personnel. Independently makes appropriate and compliant GMP decisions. Independently resolves problems using quality systems. Lead quality driven continuous improvement projects. Strive to reduce non-conformances in supported areas by dedicatedly driving compliance. Support QASF team growth and development. Must be able to be Aseptic Gown Qualified. Possess the ability to positively influence peers, key stakeholders, and management. Generates shift schedules, to ensure efficient coverage for all operational needs. Maintain quality practices in accordance with state and federal regulatory requirements. Supports the completion of corrective and preventive actions, as necessary. Supports internal/external audits. Supports Quality risk assessment teams. Review/approve documents as a Quality on the Floor Subject Matter Expert (SME). Remain current in skills and industry trends. Job duties performed routinely require exposure to and handling of biological materials and hazardous chemicals. Distance visual acuity of at least 20/30 (Snellen) in both eyes without corrective lenses or visual acuity corrected to 20/30 (Snellen) or better with corrective lenses. Color Perception both eyes 5 slides out of 8. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering or equivalent technical discipline is required. Minimum of 1 year relevant work experience, preferably within a biological and/or pharmaceutical industry is required. Experience in a Quality Control setting is preferred. Experience with processing samples in biosafety cabinets utilizing aseptic technique is strongly preferred. Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA/EU guidance related to manufacturing of cell-based products is strongly preferred. Knowledge of Good Tissue Practices is required. Knowledge of CAR-T QC test methods and related equipment is preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skill are required. Candidates must be able to accommodate shift schedule. Shifts include routine weekend and evening work as required by the manufacturing process. Candidates must be able to accommodate unplanned overtime (including nights and weekends) on little to no prior notice. The candidate must be highly organized and capable of working in a team environment with a positive attitude under some supervision. Comfortable with speaking and interacting with regulatory inspectors. This position may require occasional travel to partner sites in NJ or PA as business demands. This position may require up to 5% domestic or international travel as business demands. Takes responsibility for one's results and deliverables; sets and achieves goals to support organizational priorities. Takes initiative; willing to take unpopular positions/actions when necessary; courageous and assertive. Works effectively in the face of ambiguity, shifting priorities, and rapid change; maintains a positive outlook in difficult situations; a change agent. Identifies and focuses on activities of highest value and impact; makes informed decisions quickly. Results oriented; defines goals, metrics and actionable plans and manages work to deliver desired outcomes; has a sense of urgency. Considers resources, alternatives, constraints and desired outcomes to make effective decisions. Employs good project management principles to appropriately align time, resources, and budgets. Appreciates diverse perspectives and is actively inclusive of others' input and ideas; treats others with respect. Articulates ideas clearly and succinctly in a variety of settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect. Leverages personal credibility and interpersonal skills to help others make better decisions and positively impact outcomes; able to develop/maintain effective working relationships internally and externally. Employs a global mindset in decision-making and errs on the side of over-communicating to create organizational transparency, trust and alignment. Takes initiative, actively shares knowledge, builds skills, promotes new ideas and embraces change. Generates new solutions to problems by challenging the status quo and conventional thinking. Li-RP1 Li-Onsite 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. Performance-based bonus and/or equity is available to employees in eligible roles. The anticipated base pay range is: $75,972 - $99,713 USD Benefits Benefits include 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 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. Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contract employees are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech. EEO Statement It is the policy of Legend Biotech to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances. Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice by the employee or the company. Legend may adjust base salary or other discretionary compensation at any time based on individual, team, performance, or market conditions. For information related to our privacy policy, please review: Legend Biotech Privacy Policy.

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