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 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. 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, R&D, 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 Management Develop a global facilities & engineering strategy aligned with Legend’s growth trajectory. Lead multi-year capital planning, operational budgeting, vendor strategy, and cost optimization. Ensure business continuity and long-term capacity planning. Leadership & People Development Build and lead a high-performing, diverse team across facilities, engineering, site operations, and workplace management. Drive a culture of safety, inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Ability to interact with all levels within the global organization. Build strong relations with functions and leaders across our organization. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Architecture, or related field. 10+ years of progressive leadership in GMP facilities/engineering within biopharma, plus experience leading office/corporate facilities. Deep understanding of GEP/GMP, critical utility systems, commissioning/qualification, building systems, and regulatory expectations. Experience managing large capital projects and multi-site operations. Strong vendor management, budget ownership, and cross-functional leadership experience. Strategic facility & engineering leadership. Technical depth in GMP operations and building management. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement. Financial acumen and project governance. Organizational planning & change leadership. Ability to manage complexity across manufacturing and office environments. #Li-BZ1 #Li-Onsite The base pay range below is what Legend Biotech USA Inc. reasonably expects to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. The company reserves the right to modify this range as needed and in accordance with applicable laws. Other Types of Pay: Performance-based bonus and/or equity is available to employees in eligible roles. Benefits and Paid Time Off: 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 voluntary 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 voluntary 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. Pay Range (Base Pay): $222,672 — $292,258 USD Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contractors are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech. EEO Statement It is the policy of Legend Biotech to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances. Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice by the employee or the company. For information related to our privacy notice, please review: Legend Biotech Privacy Notice .

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