CQV Supervisor

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating and, one day, curing life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, we are advancing the next generation of cell therapy through a portfolio of innovative technologies, including autologous, allogeneic, and in vivo cell therapy approaches. Our research spans chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T), T-cell receptor (TCR-T), natural killer (NK) cell-based therapies, and other emerging platforms designed to transform the treatment of serious diseases. From our global network of research and development sites, we are committed to discovering and developing safe, effective, and cutting-edge therapies for patients worldwide.

Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Johnson & Johnson to jointly develop and commercialize CARVYKTI® (ciltacabtagene autoleucel; cilta-cel). Through this strategic partnership, we combine complementary expertise and capabilities to advance innovative immunotherapies for patients living with multiple myeloma.

Legend Biotech is seeking a CQV Supervisor as part of the Facilities & Engineering team based in Raritan, NJ.

Role Overview:

This position will be responsible for providing Commissioning, Qualification and Validation support to the cGMP Clinical and Commercial Cell Therapy Manufacturing plant.  This individual will be responsible in handling day-to-day activities inclusive of execution, protocol management, vendor management, issues, deviations, corrections and remediation efforts for facility, equipment, systems and processes in support of personalized cell therapy production through safe and compliant manufacturing operations according to cGMP requirements.  This role will require CQV experience, represent CQV work in the regulator and internal audits, ability to work independently, drive effective communication, coordination and collaboration across relevant cross functional groups to establish a strong, compliant CQV program to enable robust production, testing and release of product to patients.  

Major Responsibilities: 

• Executes the commissioning, qualification, requalification, validation and any associated maintenance activities within the plant.

• Manages multiple and complex CQV projects, collaboration with cross functional teams, provides status reports and coordinates with other departments or outside contractors/vendors to complete tasks.

• Supports and/or owns technical and quality investigations, CAPAs and corrections.

• Develops and performs any required remediation efforts and associated CAPA plans.