Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist (Contractor)

Legend Biotech US • Somerset, NJ

14d • 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 Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist (Contractor) as part of the Talent Acquisition team based in Somerset, NJ.
Role Overview
The Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist supports the Talent Acquisition and Talent Intelligence teams by identifying and engaging qualified talent to meet the organization’s hiring needs. This role focuses on building talent pipelines, executing sourcing strategies, and supporting key initiatives across the TA/TI function. The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Mandarin, enabling effective engagement with our China Team.
This individual will partner closely with recruiters, the TI team, and hiring managers to understand role requirements and proactively identify talent that aligns with organizational hiring principles.
This is a contract position with an initial 12-month duration. Extension or potential conversion to a permanent role may be considered based on business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• 1–2+ years of relevant experience in sourcing or recruiting support roles preferred.
• Familiarity with sourcing techniques, candidate outreach methods, and talent engagement best practices.
• Proficiency in both English and Mandarin required (reading, writing, and verbal communication).
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), preferably Greenhouse or Workday is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder support skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting recruitment efforts within functions such as Research & Development, Clinical Development, Early Drug Development, Quality, Technical Operations, or related areas is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support proactive sourcing efforts across multiple business functions by identifying, engaging, and nurturing potential candidates through various channels (job boards, LinkedIn, social platforms, talent databases, referrals, etc.).
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs, ensuring consistent and timely outreach to prospective candidates.
• Engage bilingual talent pools, leveraging English and Mandarin proficiency to communicate effectively with candidates across regions.
• Collaborate with recruiters to understand role requirements and deliver high-quality sourced profiles aligned with hiring needs.
• Support Talent Intelligence initiatives, such as talent mapping exercises, talent pool tracking, and market overviews—without conducting formal research or data analysis.
• Assist with employer branding and outreach efforts, including university recruiting activities and event support.
• Maintain accurate candidate data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensure adherence to internal processes and compliance standards.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, supporting efficiency enhancements across the sourcing and TA workflow.

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.
• Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contract employees are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level