Associate Director, Cell Therapy Education

Legend Biotech US

7d•Remote

About The Position

Legend Biotech is seeking an Associate Director, Cell Therapy Education (CTCE) to join its Commercial team in a remote role. The position leads and oversees the regional CTCE team, building and onboarding an effective team and developing strategy and educational initiatives for clinical engagement with cell therapy advanced practice providers (APPs). The role also champions patient education and awareness through partnerships with advocacy groups and patient societies. The Associate Director partners with Commercial Operations to develop measurement tools, with Sales leadership to establish an operating model, and with internal and external partners to support coordinated, compliant execution. Collaboration between CTCEs and cross-functional partners—including Sales, Medical, TLL, and Marketing—is essential for account planning and management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
At least 5 years of field clinical educator experience.
At least 4 years of oncology experience.
Involvement or membership in the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS).
Previous pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience.
Exceptional interpersonal, written communication, presentation, and analytical skills.
Customer focus, strong listening skills, and demonstrated teamwork and collaboration.
Ability to identify critical activities and adjust priorities to meet organizational goals and objectives.
Ability to multitask, read situations quickly, and anticipate and adjust for problems and roadblocks.
Ability to work independently and make decisions.
Strong organization and planning skills, discipline, and attention to detail.
Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
Ability to travel 60% of the time.
Ability to mentor and coach.
Track record of attaining organizational and personal objectives.
Proficiency working with Sales and Marketing leaders to develop short- and long-term goals aligned with organizational priorities.
Negotiation skills, including the ability to incorporate different strategies and desired outcomes.
Ability to influence internal and external customers on issues that affect the business.
Ability to complete administrative responsibilities accurately and on time.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Current or previous experience leading teams.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to CTCEs to support successful delivery of team objectives.
Define and implement team strategy to meet field education objectives; establish success measures cross-functionally and ensure clarity and accountability for meeting or exceeding objectives.
Oversee recruiting, staffing, hiring, and training of CTCEs.
Coach and develop CTCEs to support team engagement and performance.
Create a positive, engaging work environment that recognizes accomplishments and encourages employee advancement and retention.
Identify and remove operational barriers to team effectiveness.
Ensure the CTCE team understands and complies with applicable regulations and company guidelines, and receives appropriate guidance and training, including first-line monitoring.
Engage and align the Marketing Franchise team on objectives, priorities, and resource needs.
Partner with Marketing and Sales to define the CTCE role in supporting account-specific objectives.
Engage key customers to identify opportunities for collaboration and impact.
Partner with External Alliances to develop partnerships that support nursing education needs.
Partner with Commercial Operations on measurement tools and with Sales leadership on an operating model.
Coordinate CTCE collaboration with cross-functional partners for account planning and management.