Sr. Medical Science Liaison, Mid Atlantic

Legend Biotech US•Washington, DC

4d•Remote

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 Sr. Medical Science Liaison as part of the Medical Affairs team based Remotely in the Mid Atlantic Territory. Role Overview The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field‑based scientific expert within U.S. Medical Affairs, responsible for fostering credible, compliant, and non‑promotional scientific exchange with healthcare professionals (HCPs), investigators, and other external stakeholders in hematology/oncology. This role serves as a key scientific partner across academic and community settings, supporting Legend Biotech’s marketed and pipeline assets through evidence‑based dialogue, clinical trial support, medical education, and generation of actionable medical insights. The Senior MSL operates with a high degree of autonomy, contributes to territory and national medical strategy execution, and may mentor or support the development of junior MSL colleagues.

Requirements

Advanced terminal degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO) or other advanced clinical degree (e.g., NP, PA) with relevant clinical experience.
Minimum of 3-5 years of Medical Science Liaison experience in a therapeutic area aligned with hematology/oncology, immunology or CAR-T therapy; or 3-5 years of hematology/oncology clinical experience.
Strong foundational knowledge of clinical research, trial design, and drug development processes.
Demonstrated ability to engage in high‑level scientific exchange with expert clinicians and researchers.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly.
Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a matrix organization.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to travel extensively, including overnight and occasional weekend travel.
Residence within the assigned territory or within reasonable commuting distance.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain long‑term, peer‑to‑peer scientific relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), investigators, and other relevant healthcare stakeholders within the assigned territory.
Deliver fair‑balanced, scientifically rigorous medical information in response to unsolicited requests, consistent with PhRMA Code, FDA regulations, and company SOPs.
Serve as a trusted scientific resource on disease state, mechanism of action, clinical data, and emerging evidence related to Legend Biotech and relevant competitive landscapes.
Act as the primary field‑based medical contact for investigators and research staff involved in company‑sponsored and investigator‑initiated studies.
Support clinical trial feasibility, site identification, site initiation, and enrollment discussions in collaboration with Clinical Development and Clinical Operations.
Provide education and support related to protocol concepts, safety reporting, and adverse event (AE) management, as appropriate and compliant.
Execute Medical Affairs strategies and tactics at the territory level in alignment with national medical plans.
Collect, synthesize, and communicate high‑quality medical insights related to clinical practice, unmet needs, treatment paradigms, and competitive intelligence.
Translate field insights into actionable recommendations for internal stakeholders to inform medical, clinical, and research strategies.
Support and participate in scientific congresses, symposia, advisory boards, and investigator meetings.
Interpret scientific data presented at meetings and communicate key findings, trends, and implications to cross‑functional partners.
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of medical resources, training materials, and scientific content.
Collaborate effectively with internal partners including Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Commercial (as appropriate), Regulatory, and strategic alliance teams while maintaining appropriate medical independence.
Collaborate with alliance partners on field-based strategies and tactics
Mentor and provide informal leadership support to newly hired or less experienced MSLs, as needed.
Demonstrate strong judgment, adaptability, and professionalism in complex and evolving environments.
Adhere to all company policies, SOPs, and external regulations, including PhRMA Code, FDA guidance, and internal compliance standards.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of field activities, insights, and metrics using approved systems and tools.
Manage territory operations effectively, including planning, prioritization, and travel logistics.