Sr. Capability Manager, Data & Analytics

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 a Sr. Capability Manager, Data & Analytics as part of the IT team based in Somerset, NJ.

Role Overview

The Sr. Capability Manager, Data & Analytics is the business-facing role for data, reporting, and analytics capabilities for Product group at Legend. This role is responsible for enabling data-driven decision-making by driving actionable insights, ensuring standardized KPIs, and aligning business priorities with the enterprise data and analytics strategy.
As part of the Product & Corporate Systems team, the Sr. Manager partners closely with business functions, the SAP COE, and the Technical Services Data team to ensure analytics initiatives are prioritized, governed, and aligned with Legend's enterprise standards. The role has specific responsibility for supporting BCMA leadership and coordinating with joint venture IT partners to manage CMO and partner data ingestion into the Data Lake environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the main business partner for data and analytics needs, working closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial, Corporate, and BCMA.
• Partner with the SAP COE and Technical Services Data team to make sure business priorities are understood, translated, and delivered in line with enterprise standards.
• Coordinate with JV IT teams and CMOs on data ingestion and sharing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and business alignment.
• Help the business use consistent KPIs and reporting frameworks, reducing duplicate or conflicting reports and driving a "single source of truth."
• Represent Data & Analytics Enablement in IT working groups, governance committees, and SteerCo forums, making sure the business perspective is well represented.
• Keep stakeholders updated on progress, risks, and outcomes across analytics initiatives, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Support GMS leadership by tracking and prioritizing their analytics and reporting needs.
• Facilitate prioritization of analytics initiatives across functions, balancing urgent needs with long-term enterprise goals.
• Monitor adoption and value realization of analytics solutions, sharing outcomes with business leaders and steering groups.
• Provide input into the enterprise data and analytics roadmap, ensuring it reflects evolving business needs and regulatory requirements.
• Build strong partnerships across IT and the business to foster a culture of data-driven decision making.
• What to prioritize when multiple business functions request analytics support.
• Which KPIs and reporting standards should be used to maintain consistency and avoid duplication.
• How to sequence initiatives to balance urgent needs with long-term enterprise strategy.
• When to escalate risks or conflicts between business functions, JV partners, or IT teams to SteerCo.
• What to communicate to stakeholders and leadership to keep alignment and transparency.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree.
• At least 8 years of experience in business intelligence, analytics, or data strategy, with 3+ years in a role working directly with business leaders.
• Strong understanding of enterprise reporting systems like SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, Datasphere, Snowflake, and MES able to guide and influence without needing to be hands-on technical.
• Experience defining and managing KPIs, reporting framework, data governance practices, and compliance in regulated environments.
• Familiarity with oncology or cell therapy data, whether from manufacturing, commercial, clinical, or medical areas.
• Comfortable working in joint ventures or with external partners such as CMOs.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards such as GxP, SOX, and data privacy.
• Solid understanding of regulatory requirements such as GxP, SOX, and data privacy.
• A clear, confident communicator able to explain data topics to non-technical audiences and influence senior stakeholders.
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and highly organized - able to manage ambiguity, set priorities, and keep projects moving in a matrixed environment.
• Experience in oncology-driven biotech or pharma, especially pre-commercial/early commercial stage.
• Working familiarity with life sciences regulatory frameworks (GxP, privacy, retention, commercial).
• Strong business partner with the ability to engage leaders across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial, and Corporate, translating needs into clear analytics priorities.
• Skilled communicator and collaborator, able to simplify complex data topics, align diverse stakeholders, and lead discussions in governance and SteerCo forums.
• Solid understanding of enterprise data sources (SAP S/4HANA, Snowflake, Workday, MES) and KPI frameworks, with a focus on governance, compliance, and "single source of truth."
• Self-starter with a strategic yet pragmatic mindset, comfortable managing ambiguity, influencing without authority, and driving adoption of data-driven decision-making.

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The anticipated base pay range is

$163,468—$214,551 USD

Benefits

We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can thrive - both professionally and personally. To attract and retain top talent in a highly competitive industry, we offer a best-in-class benefits package that supports well-being, financial stability, and long-term career growth. Our offerings are designed to meet the diverse needs of our team members and their families, ensuring they feel valued and supported every step of the way. Highlights include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match that vest fully on day one. Equity and stock options are available to employees in eligible roles, we offer eight weeks of paid parental leave after just three months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes 15 vacation days, 5 personal days, 5 sick days, 11 U.S. national holidays, and 3 floating 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.

EEO Statement

Legend Biotech is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is Legend's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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.

Legend Biotech maintains a drug-free workplace.