Continuous Improvement Facilitator

Legend Biotech US • Raritan, NJ

8h • Onsite

About The Position

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 Continuous Improvement Facilitator as part of the Technical Operations team based in Raritan, NJ.
Role Overview
This position provides operational excellence support to the cGMP Clinical and Commercial Cell Therapy Manufacturing plant.
The Continuous Improvement Facilitator will lead and support a broad range of continuous improvement initiatives for CAR-T Manufacturing, ensuring alignment with site objectives and operational priorities. This role focuses on identifying improvement opportunities, implementing structured problem-solving methodologies, and driving sustainable operational improvements.
The role will require strong facilitation and communication skills to support the deployment of continuous improvement programs. The facilitator will collaborate across cross-functional teams to strengthen a problem-solving culture which supports the timely production, testing, and release of life-saving therapies to patients.

Requirements

• BS/BA required in technical discipline: Engineering, science or similar field
• GMP Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain experience in the biotech/biopharma industry. Cell/Gene Therapy cGMP manufacturing experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience leading and/or supporting continuous improvement, operational excellence, or process improvement within a manufacturing or regulated environment (e.g., cGMP)
• Knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies and their practical application to improve processes in operational environments such as Manufacturing, Quality, or Supply Chain.
• Experience facilitating Kaizen events and value stream mapping exercises.
• Strong understanding and proven application of problem-solving tools and techniques.
• Ability to engage all levels of the organization, from site leadership to the shop floor.
• Proven experience working and leading in a matrix environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills, with the ability to influence and engage individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Able to manage shifting priorities to meet critical deadlines in a fast paced and dynamic, growing environment.
• Strong ownership skills and ability to work independently.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• An ability to build strong partnerships and effectively integrate with external collaborators to drive projects/programs forward in a matrixed environment.
• Ability to work independently and successfully, prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, integrate cross-functional issues and balance competing priorities effectively.
• Clear and succinct verbal and written communication skills with an attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA guidance related to manufacturing of cell based products.
• Solution-oriented mentality, capable of developing new procedures and alternate paths to overcome identified opportunities for improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma Green preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Teams, PowerBI, PowerAutomate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, development, and execution of a continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma manufacturing methodologies, such as standardized work, PDCA, metrics, visual tools, 5S/6S, FMEA, Pareto analysis, and others to improve safety, compliance, cost, process stability, and efficiency.
• Design and implement data collection systems to support operational performance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging tools such as Power BI and Power Automate to automate workflows, visualize key metrics, and enhance data-driven decision-making.
• Facilitate and lead Kaizen events and improvement workshops aimed at improving process performance, reducing waste, driving right-first-time execution, and increasing operational productivity.
• Lead and support value stream mapping exercises, identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, and collaborate with teams to develop improvement plans to streamline operations.
• Deliver training to team members across different functions in Lean tools, techniques, and methodologies, fostering a culture of problem-solving and continuous improvement at all levels of the organization.
• Support the implementation of key CI projects, assisting with tracking progress, managing resources, and reporting on the outcomes.
• Track and measure the impact of CI initiatives through relevant metrics and KPIs, providing regular updates to leadership on progress and areas of focus for continued improvement.
• Apply and coach change management principles within Operations to support the successful adoption and sustainment of improvements.
• Partner with Operational Excellence and Project Management Office to implement improvements across the organization.

Benefits

• 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 voluntary 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 voluntary 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees