Company Information

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 HR Business Partner as part of the Human Resources team based in Somerset, NJ.

Role Overview

We are seeking a HR Business Partner to support our growing manufacturing site in Raritan, NJ. This position work closely with other HR Business Partners on site as well as Corporate HR team. The HR Business Partner will be responsible for shaping and executing on the people strategies to support the overall business objectives. This includes consultative and coaching to the leaders and their leadership teams, providing expertise in the development of the organizational talent strategy, talent management, workforce planning, organizational design, change management, leader effectiveness, performance management, and employee relations.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic HR coaching support to assigned business functions
Create and/or drive the talent strategy for the assigned business functions in partnership with respective COE teams
Support all talent management, organizational design and organizational alignment activities within client groups. Contribute to organizational change management activities when necessary.
Coach business leaders to successfully manage all cycle people management process (talent management, performance management, succession planning etc.)
Partner with Talent Development team on learning strategies to support and enable talent strategy
Partner with Talent Acquisition on activities to support workforce planning and growth
Supports business leaders in developing strong development plans to grow and retain talents
Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations
As part of the corporation-wide HR leadership team, participate in discussion, evaluation and execution of corporation-wide HR initiatives
Other relevant duties assigned by management

Requirements

Bachelor degree required. Degree in Business, Human Resources Management, or related field preferred. Master’s degree preferred.
5+ years of HR experience as HR Business Partner is required;
Experience in Pharmaceutical or biotech industry is required
Demonstrated HR functional competence in one or more HR disciplines
Demonstrated experience in organization development such organization design, change management,, workforce planning
Knowledge of employment legal practices and policies
Demonstrated ability to effectively influence, consult with and coach business leaders and managers
Demonstrated capability leveraging data analytics and HR system to provide relevant insights and consultation to the business leadership team
Ability to strategically prioritize time and problem solve against most impactful activities and initiatives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to demonstrate and foster collaboration among peers and extended HR organization
Change Management experience

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.

Benefits:

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Matched 401K
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
AD&D Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Paid Maternity Leave
Paid Paternity Leave
Pet Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Accident Insurance
Legal Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program

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