Project Manager IT Integration

Company Information

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 and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy.

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) in 2017. 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.

Project Manager IT

Are you ready to take the lead on impactful IT projects, advance your career, and contribute to transforming healthcare? At Legend Biotech in Ghent, you will spearhead key initiatives, collaborate with international teams, and develop solutions that drive real impact, all within a flexible and supportive environment designed to help you thrive.

What can you expect?

As a Project Manager IT, your role will directly bring value across departments and teams, from implementing IT systems to optimizing processes.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Project leadership: You will manage IT-focused projects, identifying challenges and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver effective solutions. Your work will include overseeing critical systems such as MES, SAP, and ERP to ensure seamless execution.
• Operational excellence: By leading initiatives to enhance efficiency and control costs, you will play a vital role in achieving operational and commercial goals. You will also provide stakeholders with detailed progress reports based on thorough project analyses.
• Strategic execution: You will work with subject matter experts, business process owners, and external partners to deliver strategic initiatives. In addition, you will refine project management tools and methodologies to enhance performance and results.
• Cross-departmental collaboration: Partnering with internal teams you will ensure alignment and successful delivery of organizational objectives.
  
  

Who are we looking for?

Education:

You hold a master’s degree in IT, project management, or a related field, or you have equivalent experience.

Experience:

You have at least three years of experience managing projects in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or similarly regulated industries. Familiarity with operations, manufacturing, or IT systems implementation is a strong advantage.

Languages:

You are fluent in English and communicate effectively. Knowledge of Dutch is a plus.

Skills:

• You excel at analyzing complex challenges and devising practical solutions to drive success.
• Your adaptable communication style allows you to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• You thrive in a collaborative, results-driven environment and foster seamless teamwork across departments and levels.
  
  

Expertise:

• You have a deep understanding of business processes within large organizations, particularly in the pharmaceutical or biotech sectors.
• You are skilled in project management tools and methodologies, enabling efficient and effective execution.
• You are adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines with ease.
  
  

What do we offer you?

• A job with impact in a company with a clear mission: saving lives.
• Work-life balance: Enjoy flexible working hours with two days a week from home and the freedom to shape your schedule.
• Growth opportunities: Thrive in a supportive, innovative environment that encourages learning and personal development.
• A global environment: Collaborate with colleagues from around the world in a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Comprehensive benefits: Benefit from a permanent contract with an attractive salary and extensive perks, including extra vacation days, meal vouchers, group and hospitalization insurance, double holiday pay, an end-of-year bonus, and a performance bonus.
• Engaging culture: Join a team that values innovation and celebrates success with fun, informal events.
  
  

About Legend Biotech

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to developing, manufacturing, and commercializing innovative and life-saving cell therapies for the treatment of chronic and life-threatening diseases, such as cancer.

The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey. Legend Biotech now employs over 2,000 people across six global manufacturing sites. Two of these sites are located in Ghent: Obelisc (Technology Park Zwijnaarde) and Tech Lane (Eilandje Zwijnaarde).

In Ghent, Legend Biotech focuses on the production of advanced CAR-T cell therapies for the treatment of multiple myeloma, in close collaboration with Johnson & Johnson

Legend Biotech is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is Legend’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Legend Biotech maintains a drug-free workplace.