Sr. Medical Science Liaison, Mid Atlantic
Legend BiotechRichmond, Virginia, United States; Washington, DCPosted 27 March 2026
Job Description
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 RD 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.
Key Responsibilities
Scientific Engagement External Partnerships
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.
Clinical Research Development Support
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.
Medical Strategy Execution Insights
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.
Scientific Exchange Medical Education
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.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration Leadership
Collaborate effectively with internal partners including Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Commercial (as approp ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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