Medical Affairs Co-Op
EntryMedical AffairsOncology
Market Rate — Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
25th
$66K
Median
$101K
75th
$143K
BLS 2024 data (national)
Description
<div class="content-intro"><p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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&amp;D sites around the world, we apply these innovative technologies to pursue the discovery of safe, efficacious and cutting-edge therapeutics for patients worldwide.</span></p>
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<p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Janssen, one of the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson &amp; 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.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 1.2;">&nbsp;</p></div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Legend Biotech is seeking a <strong>Medical Affairs Co-Op</strong> as part of the&nbsp;<strong>Medical Affairs </strong>team based in <strong>Somerset, NJ</strong>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Role Overview</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;The Medical Affairs Co-Op will support and execute key initiatives that advance the organization’s scientific, clinical, and strategic objectives with a primary focus on real world evidence generation. This opportunity provides hands-on experience across the medical affairs spectrum, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest standards of scientific integrity and medical excellence.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Co-Op Duration:</strong> 12 months</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support and operationalize real-world evidence (RWE) generation planning and activities.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Participate in key opinion leader (KOL) engagements to understand evidence needs and data gaps.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assist in medical content and resource development.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Contribute to publication planning process.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support medical information functions, ensuring compliance with medical and regulatory standards.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to travel ~25%.&nbsp;</span></li>
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<p class="col-xs-12 no-horiz-padding"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Requirements</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Post-graduate PharmD, MD, DO, or PhD in a biosciences field.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong foundation in clinical research, pharmacology, biomedical science, or related disciplines.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific information clearly and accurately.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills; ability to interpret scientific data and clinical evidence.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">High level of professionalism, collaborative mindset, and scientific rigor.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proficiency with common computer-based tools and platforms.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Curiosity and a proactive learning mindset.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent interpersonal skills and ease in engaging with external and internal stakeholders.&nbsp;</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Skills You’ll Gain</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Medical Strategy &amp; Evidence Generation: Ability to support medical strategy development and contribute to RWE study design and evidence generation.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">KOL Engagement &amp; Insight Gathering: Skills in identifying and engaging key opinion leaders and synthesizing external clinical insights.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Cross-Functional Collaboration &amp; Project Management: Experience working with clinical, regulatory, safety, and commercial teams; ability to manage timelines, workflows, and complex medical affairs projects.&nbsp;</span></li>
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<p class="col-xs-12 no-horiz-padding"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">#Li-Contract</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contractors are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech.</strong></span></p>
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<p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>EEO Statement</strong></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p>
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<p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice by the employee or the company.</span></p>
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