Product Communication & Public Relations - Oncology Lead (Contract)

 

Legend Biotech is seeking a Product Communication & Public Relations - Oncology Lead (Contract) as part of the Communications team based in remotely. 

 

Role Overview

This full-time Communications Contractor role supports the US Commercial organization for CARVYKTI and serves as an execution lead for product communications in a highly regulated oncology environment. The role reports to the Head of Corporate Communications and Patient Advocacy and works closely with US Commercial, Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Regulatory/Legal, external agencies, and a co-promotion partner.

The focus of the role is to execute clear, compliant communications that support commercial objectives, product launches, key data milestones, and disease-area leadership across earned, owned, and shared channels.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Execute US product communications plans for CARVYKTI, including data milestones, congresses, and issues management.
• Partner with US Marketing and Commercial teams to align communications with brand strategy, go-to-market plans, and field needs.
• Execute external communications across media relations, sponsored editorial content, public relations, digital and social media, and data-driven storytelling.
• Translate complex clinical and real-world data into clear, accurate narratives for external use.
• Develop briefing materials and talking points for executives, clinicians, and third-party experts, ensuring compliance and appropriate disclosure.
• Manage agency deliverables, timelines, and quality.
• Serve as a day-to-day communications liaison with the co-promotion partner.
• Execute communications through CCRC or PARC review (Legal, Medical, Regulatory) and support issues preparedness and rapid response.
• Track and report key communications metrics to inform ongoing optimization.
• Use approved AI tools to support content development, planning, and analytics, applying responsible, compliant AI use to improve efficiency across communications workflows.

 

Requirements

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare communications, with oncology or specialty-care experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting US commercial teams, managing agencies, and executing communications in a regulated environment.
• Oncology and/or hematology experience.
• Experience working with a co-promotion partner.
• Familiarity with US medical congress cadence and data communications.
• Strong execution-focused communicator with sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Reliable partner to US Commercial, Marketing, and Medical teams.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, highly visible franchise.
• Professional and accountable when working with agencies, partners, and external stakeholders.

 

 

 This is a full-time contract role through the remainder of 2026.

 

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