L&D Manager

Legend Biotech US • Somerset, NJ

7h • Hybrid

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 L&D Manager as part of the Talent Development team based in Somerset, NJ.
Role Overview
The Learning and Development Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing learning and development programs to enhance the skills, knowledge, and capabilities of employees at the local level. This role plays a critical part in fostering a culture of continuous learning, talent development, and knowledge transfer within the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree or above.
• More than 5 years experience in HR function, including time spent in an L&D/TD role.
• DiSC certification or similar.
• Strong knowledge of learning and development best practices and adult learning principles.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency with learning management systems and e-learning tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Experience in creating and executing learning strategies for diverse employee groups.
• Strong familiarity with technology and e-learning solutions.
• Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Work hand in hand with the global and local teams to complement the Global programs with local programs based on business need and to keep and structured and efficient oversight of all the L&D programs both Globally and locally
• Deliver/Facilitate training sessions regionally for audiences from individual contributors to executives.
• Design, develop and deliver/facilitate new training courses based on business needs (scientist, people mgrs., hipos etc).
• Identify and train the internal trainers for a given course. If needed, Select and maintain training vendors.
• Manage internal regional trainer team, and enable trainers to further develop their capabilities in facilitation and course development.
• Diversify new ways of training, such as live online training, seminar, webinar and sharing.
• Online learning system management.
• Develop and implement methods for assessing the effectiveness of learning initiatives.
• Continuously improve training programs based on feedback and outcomes.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and skill development within the organization.
• Promote and encourage employee participation in learning and development activities.
• Promote the corporate culture and assist the mining industry in creating a healthy and positive corporate atmosphere.
• Promote the key training and talent development projects and cultural projects through various channels (such as training classrooms, intranets, public accounts, , internal magazines, etc.).

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level