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 Category Sourcing Lead as part of the Global Operations team based in Raritan, NJ.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Sciences, or a related biological discipline preferred.
• Minimum 7-10 years’ experience within the pharmaceutical industry, with at least 2 years in the Cell and Gene Therapy domain, including supplier landscapes for components and materials
• 3-5 years’ direct experience in sourcing critical components and materials and contracting.
• Advanced negotiation skills utilizing technical, supply chain and quality drivers in a collaborative environment
• Demonstrated success in identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing sourcing solutions.
• Proven leadership skills and track record of delivering complex projects.
• Experience managing complex, multi-year supply agreements across varied spend levels; preference for candidates with CMO Agreement negotiation experience.
• Proficient in data analytics relating to sourcing initiatives.
• Strong understanding of risk management processes and experience developing mitigation strategies.
• Skilled in ERP systems, preferably S/4 HANA.
• Deep familiarity with sourcing processes and proven ability to apply them systematically in a dynamic environment.
• Good knowledge of cGMP guidelines and proven collaboration with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and other operational groups.
• Hands-on experience with cell and gene therapy components and associated manufacturing processes.
• Provide support in project management, purchasing, shipping, and invoice review for technical teams.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication skills when liaising with global suppliers and partners regarding materials and external sourcing programs.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving settings.
• Must be Fluent in English and be able to negotiate complex contract terms independently.
  

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ROLE OVERVIEW

This position offers a unique opportunity to be part and at the forefront of industrial innovation, pioneering work and evolving best practices.
The Global Sourcing Category Lead is responsible for leading global sourcing activities for direct materials in support of a rapidly expanding, commercialized CAR-T product portfolio. This position will be reporting to Head of Global Sourcing and will develop and execute a long-term category strategy supporting ongoing and future manufacturing efforts such as process automation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead global sourcing for assigned direct materials category for a fast-growing commercialized CAR-T product.
• Develop a long-term category strategy aligned with product growth and supplier diversification.
• Support building a high-performing global sourcing organization
• Assess and periodically update risk scores for BOM and other high-risk materials.
• Co-develop sourcing scoreboards, KPIs, and metrics to enhance visibility across governance forums.
• Evaluate risks and mitigation strategies collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and assess potential suppliers, manage RFI/RFP and term sheet development, and negotiate contracts.
• Lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with Quality, Legal, CMC, MSAT, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Regulatory to prepare alternate/secondary sourcing strategies.
• Achieve cost savings objectives for product competitiveness.
• Support CMO contract negotiations in conjunction with alliance management.
• Ensure target inventory levels are maintained and reported monthly.
• Build and nurture relationships with external suppliers, while integrating internal SMEs and key stakeholders.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and lead projects to improve OTIF (On Time In Full), cost savings, and reductions.
• Establish business reviews with key suppliers to evaluate performance and set future goals.
• Facilitate communication and strategy alignment between internal teams across regions (US and Europe), TechOps, and Quality to coordinate tasks and deliverables.
• Assist in developing corporate policies and SOPs for global sourcing.
• The individual will be responsible for driving and preparing a variety of crucial decisions that drive both supply assurance, cost savings as well as project executions.
• The individual manages suppliers from contact to contract within a category, leads cross-functional input for decision analysis, and prepares recommendations for senior management.
• Driving tactical decisions around negotiations with the suppliers will be part of the individual’s responsibility.