HRBP Head, Pipeline & G&A

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 HRBP Head, Pipeline & G&A as part of the Human Resources team based in Somerset, NJ. 

Role Overview

The HRBP Head for Global Pipeline & G&A will be a strategic partner to both the Global Pipeline and General & Administrative (G&A) functions, providing HR leadership to drive business success. This role will focus on aligning HR strategies with business objectives, supporting organizational growth, and building a values-driven culture. The HRBP Head will also lead a high-performing HRBP team, ensuring that HR solutions are both agile and strategically aligned with the needs of Global Pipeline & G&A.

Key Responsibilities  

• Strategic Business Partnership:
  • Act as a trusted advisor to Global Pipeline and G&A senior leaders, providing strategic HR guidance that aligns with their business priorities and drives competitive advantage.
  • Leverage data insights to support workforce planning, organizational structure, talent acquisition, and other HR needs critical to business success.
• Build and Lead an HRBP Team:
  • Develop and lead a team of HRBPs dedicated to supporting the Global Pipeline and G&A functions, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within HR.
  • Ensure that the HRBP team is equipped with the tools and expertise needed to proactively address business needs and provide exceptional HR support.
• Talent Strategy & Development:
  • Collaborate with Talent Development and Talent Acquisition teams to design and execute a comprehensive talent strategy, focused on developing leadership pipelines, enhancing skill growth, and providing a high-quality talent pool to support both the Global Pipeline and G&A functions.
  • Partner with G&A leaders to understand specific talent needs within Finance, Legal, Ops, IT, and other corporate functions, tailoring strategies to attract and retain critical talents.
• Organizational Design & Change Management:
  • Design and implement organizational structures that support the strategic goals of both Global Pipeline and G&A, ensuring agility and readiness for future growth.
  • Lead change management initiatives to drive organizational effectiveness, enabling the teams to adapt to evolving business needs and market conditions.
• Culture Building & Employee Engagement:
  • Foster a culture that supports engagement, innovation, and collaboration, ensuring a work environment where employees feel motivated and empowered.
  • Implement employee engagement programs that align with company values and promote a high-performance culture within Global Pipeline and G&A.
• Global HR Integration & Best Practices:
  • Act as the link between Pipeline, G&A, and global HR leadership to ensure HR strategies and policies are seamlessly integrated, balancing global consistency with the unique needs of each business unit.
  • Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to apply best practices in talent acquisition, learning and development, organizational development, and total rewards, aligning HR strategies with the long-term goals of Global Pipeline and G&A.
  • Foster strong partnerships with regional HRBP teams to customize global HR practices for local requirements, ensuring alignment with broader organizational objectives.

• Key Capabilities, Knowledge, and Skills: 

  • Advanced degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience, including experience in building and leading an HRBP team to drive impactful HR strategies.
  • Proven expertise in strategic workforce planning, organizational design, and leadership development, with experience managing transformational initiatives.
  • Strong business acumen, analytical thinking, and the ability to translate complex HR strategies into actionable business outcomes.
  • Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to foster collaboration across diverse, multicultural teams.
  • Background in high-growth or entrepreneurial environments is an advantage.
  • Prior international/cross regional experiences working in the biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical industry is highly preferred

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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.

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