Sr. Director, EHS, Facilities Management & Engineering

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. Director, EHS, Facilities Management Engineering as part of the Facilities Engineering team based in Somerset, NJ . Role Overview The Sr. Director, Facilities, Services Engineering is the senior leader responsible for the strategy, operation, and performance of all Legend Biotech facilities including GMP manufacturing sites, laboratories, corporate offices, administrative buildings, and shared global infrastructure. This role ensures reliable, safe, compliant, and efficient operations across utilities, engineering, building systems, environmental services, capital project execution, and workplace/office services. The Sr. Director leads the integrated facilities and engineering organization to support manufacturing, clinical operations, RD, and corporate growth while ensuring world-class employee experience and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Enterprise Facilities Leadership (GMP non-GMP) Lead facilities operations for all Legend Biotech locations, including manufacturing sites, labs, offices, leased spaces, and new buildouts. Ensure consistent service levels, standardized processes, and high reliability across all facilities. Oversee building infrastructure (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security systems, life safety, landscaping, and workplace environments). Maintain compliance with global regulatory, corporate, and local building safety requirements. GMP Facilities Utilities Oversee critical GMP utilities: HVAC, cleanrooms, water treatment , clean steam, compressed gases, BMS/EMS, controlled environments. Ensure validated state and audit readiness at all times. Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and EHS to maintain uninterrupted production. Engineering Equipment Reliability Lead engineering support for equipment lifecycle management across GMP and non-GMP areas. Manage maintenance strategy, calibration programs, CMMS utilization, and reliability initiatives. Support equipment readiness for tech transfers, automation upgrades, and expansion projects. Corporate Offices Workplace Services Oversee all corporate office environments, including: Office operations Workspace planning allocation Security access control Janitorial, cafeteria, reception, and mailroom services Vendor management for furniture, workspace design, and site amenities Ensure a high-quality, safe, ergonomic, and productive work environment for employees. Site Services Manage site-wide services including waste management, hazardous waste, groundskeeping, shipping/receiving, warehousing, sustainability initiatives, and emergency response planning. Ensure a consistent service model across all locations. Capital Projects Expansion Lead planning and execution of multi-million-dollar capital projects including new facilities, office expansions, GMP cleanroom construction, laboratory constructions , and infrastructure upgrades. Oversee feasibility studies, scope definition, construction, commissioning, and handover. Strategic Planning Budget ... (truncated, view full listing at source)