Associate Director, Corporate Strategy & Competitive Intelligence

Company: Legend Biotech
Location: Somerset
Posted on: January 26, 2026

Job Description:

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&D sites around the world, we apply these innovative technologies to pursue the discovery of safe, efficacious and cutting-edge therapeutics for patients worldwide. 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). 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 an Associate Director, Corporate Strategy & Competitive Intelligence as part of the Commercial team based in Somerset, NJ. Role Overview The Associate Director of Competitive Intelligence (CI) will serve as a strategic thought partner responsible for generating actionable insights that inform decision-making across R&D, commercial, and corporate strategy functions. This individual will lead proactive and on-demand strategic initiatives, including internal KPI management, CI monitoring, landscape assessments, early signal detection, conference surveillance, and strategic analysis that supports pipeline development, lifecycle management, and long-term planning. The ideal candidate is a highly analytical, collaborative, and business-oriented professional with strong communication skills and a deep understanding of the biopharmaceutical landscape. Key Responsibilities Conducting value stream mapping to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement. Developing, implementing, and sustaining lean transformation strategies aligned with business objectives. Establishing and monitoring KPIs to track continuous improvement efforts. Collaborating with leadership to prioritize improvement opportunities and allocate resources. Lead competitive intelligence activities across assigned therapeutic areas, platforms, and/or programs, delivering high-quality, actionable insights to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders Monitor competitors’ pipelines, clinical data, regulatory actions, collaborations, and market events to identify emerging threats, opportunities, and early signals. Monitor new entrants and startup tracking: Monitoring early innovation signals, investments, and disruptive players Assist CI partners with end-to-end conference CI planning and execution, including surveillance plans, abstract triage, onsite (or virtual) monitoring, rapid-readouts, and post-conference summaries. Build and maintain CI frameworks, KPI dashboards, market landscapes, and tracking systems to support continuous monitoring. Assist in managing internally created CI dashboard and in some cases external CI vendors and ensure high-quality deliverables aligned with business needs. Serve as collaborator with R&D, commercial, BD, and strategy teams; participate in team meetings and strategic discussions as an insights partner. Partner with forecasting, medical affairs, and commercial strategy to ensure cohesive interpretation of external environment dynamics. Requires autonomy in making decisions related to day-to-day operations and their technical aspects mostly. Requirements Advanced degree preferred (PhD, PharmD, MD, or Master’s in life sciences, business, or related field). 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech competitive intelligence, strategy, consulting, market research. Strong scientific and clinical acumen in relevant therapeutic areas; hematology/oncology/IAI experience preferred (if applicable). Relevant certification in Six Sigma (Green Belt/Black Belt) or Lean Management. Experience with coding, use of R scripts, python and pivot tables is required. Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to distill complex information into clear insights. Experience with coding, use of R scripts, python and pivot tables is required. Highly proficient in CI methodologies, secondary research, data interpretation, and triangulation. Skilled at working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments with tight timelines. High integrity and ability to manage sensitive/confidential information. Familiarity with CI tools, databases, and information platforms (e.g., Evaluate, Cortellis, Datamonitor, Alphasense, and clinical databases). Li-LB1 Li-Hybrid The base pay range below is what Legend Biotech USA Inc. reasonably expects to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. The company reserves the right to modify this range as needed and in accordance with applicable laws. Performance-based bonus and/or equity is available to employees in eligible roles. The anticipated base pay range is: $163,468 - $214,551 USD Benefits Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company holidays. Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide commuter benefits, family planning and care resources, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work. Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contract employees are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech. EEO Statement 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. Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice by the employee or the company. Legend may adjust base salary or other discretionary compensation at any time based on individual, team, performance, or market conditions. For information related to our privacy policy, please review: Legend Biotech Privacy Policy.

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