Leadership Excellence & Acceleration Pathway Associate (Midwest Region)

Legend Biotech is seeking a Leadership Excellence & Acceleration Pathway Associate as part of the Commercial team based Remotely (Midwest Region).

Role Overview

The Leadership Excellence & Acceleration Pathway (LEAP) Associate is a selective, high-impact role designed to accelerate the development of the next generation of commercial leaders at Legend Biotech.

LEAP Associates participate in a structured, end-to-end commercial development experience spanning key commercial functions, paired with real accountability, senior leader exposure, and hands-on ownership of meaningful business work. The program is intentionally designed for high-potential professionals who have demonstrated strong execution, leadership maturity, and a desire to grow into broader commercial leadership roles within biotech.

Unlike traditional entry-level or functional roles, LEAP Associates are positioned as enterprise-minded contributors, expected to think strategically, execute rigorously, operate across functions, and continuously elevate how work gets done, including through modern, AI-enabled ways of working.

Upon successful completion, participants are expected to be ready for expanded-scope commercial roles within the organization.

Preferred Locations/Territories: 

• Chicago, IL
• Detroit, MI,
• Minneapolis, MN

Program Overview

• 18-24 month structured rotational development program.
• Exposure across core commercial functions such as: Field Sales, Marketing, Market Access.
• Embedded learning curriculum focused on:
  • End-to-end commercial strategy and execution.
  • Cross-functional leadership and influence.
  • Decision-making in complex, data-rich environments.
  • Responsible and practical application of AI in commercial work.
  • Ongoing mentorship, performance feedback, and senior leader engagement.

(Specific rotation assignments and sequencing will be determined based on business priorities and developmental needs.)

Key Responsibilities

• Across the program, LEAP Associates will be expected to:
• Drive execution by contributing to priority commercial initiatives and business-critical projects across functions.
• Translate strategy into action, supporting planning, analysis, and execution efforts that directly impact commercial performance.
• Operate cross-functionally, effectively partnering with Sales, Marketing, Market Access, Commercial Operations, and other stakeholders.
• Bring structure and insight to ambiguity, using data, judgment, and stakeholder input to support sound decision-making.
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability for outcomes—not just deliverables.
• Build influence without authority, navigating complex stakeholder environments with professionalism and credibility.
• Continuously elevate ways of working, including identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, rigor, and scalability.

AI-Enabled Ways of Working

A core expectation of the LEAP program is the development of applied AI fluency. LEAP Associates will:

• Leverage approved AI tools to support:
  • Commercial analysis and insight generation.
  • Planning and scenario evaluation.
  • Content development and communication.
  • Workflow efficiency and execution effectiveness.
• Apply AI responsibly and in alignment with company governance and standards.
• Identify and share best practices for integrating AI into everyday commercial work.
• Help translate AI-enabled capabilities to teams and stakeholders, supporting broader adoption and impact.

AI is treated as a practical leadership capability, not a theoretical skillset.

Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5–7 years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated track record of execution, ownership, and results delivery.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in biotech/pharma and commercial leadership pathways.

Preferred:

• Experience in disciplined, performance-driven environments (e.g., military service or similarly structured settings).
• Exposure to commercial, operational, analytical, or customer-facing roles.
• Experience using data, analytics, digital tools, or AI-enabled solutions to support decision-making.
• Comfort working in complex, matrixed organizations.

Developmental Opportunities:

• Exposure to senior leadership.
• Cross-functional rotations.
• Mentorship and coaching.
• Potential placement into full-time commercial roles upon program completion.

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