Associate Director, Benefits & Mobility

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 an Associate Director, Benefits & Mobility as part of the Human Resources team based in Bridgewater, NJ. Role Overview The Associate Director, Benefits & Mobility is responsible for the design, governance, and hands-on delivery of employee benefits and mobility programs, with primary accountability for U.S. benefits and global visibility and oversight of benefits frameworks across all countries of operation. This role leads the U.S.-based Benefits & Mobility Center of Excellence (COE) and serves as both a strategic owner and an active practitioner. The Associate Director is expected to personally engage in day-to-day benefits operations, system configuration, vendor management, and issue resolution alongside team members. This is a highly hands-on leadership role and not one that operates through delegation alone. Benefits represent a significant investment for the company and a core element of the employee experience. This role ensures benefit programs are competitive, compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with what employees value most, while supporting scale, consistency, and strong governance. Key Responsibilities Lead the U.S.-based Benefits & Mobility COE, including the design, administration, and ongoing management of health & welfare, retirement, wellness, leave, and mobility programs. Lead benefit communication and the enhancement of employee experience and perception. Actively participate in day-to-day benefits operations, including enrollments, plan changes, audits, issue resolution, and employee escalations. Serve as an escalation point for complex, sensitive, or high-impact benefits and mobility matters. Ensure accurate, timely, and employee-focused program delivery. Maintain global visibility into benefit offerings in countries such as China, Belgium, and Ireland through close partnership with local HR Operations. Ensure local benefit offerings align with Global Benefits Principles and Total Rewards philosophy, while respecting local regulation and market practices. Partner with local HR teams to gain insight into local benefit programs, competitiveness, and prevailing market practices. Identify gaps and opportunities relative to market competitiveness and global principles, including where supplemental benefits may be appropriate. Drive benefit design and investment decisions grounded in employee value, business priorities, and financial discipline. Evaluate program effectiveness using utilization data, market benchmarks, and employee feedback. Identify opportunities to simplify offerings, enhance value perception, and improve overall program outcomes. Owns the Benefits COE Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsibility for the Workday Benefits module. Partner closely with HRIS and HR Operations to ensure accurate setup, process efficiency, compliance, and scalability. Lead benefits-related system enhancements, automation, and documentation. Ensure compliance with all applicable U.S. benefits regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, tax-qualified plans). Maintain strong governance practices, internal controls, and audit readiness. Own strategic relationships with benefits, wellbeing, leave, retirement, and mobility vendors. Lead RFPs, renewals, negotiations, and service performance management. Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and benefits cost analysis, including global cost visibility. Lead, coach, and develop benefits team members through active involvement and shared ownership. Serve as a trusted advisor to HRBPs and business leaders on benefits and mobility topics. Collaborate closely with Finance, Legal, Payroll, HR Operations, IT, and local HR teams to deliver integrated solutions. Requirements Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CEBS, CCP, GMS, SHRM) preferred. 9--12 years of progressive experience in U.S. benefits and global mobility. Strong knowledge of U.S. benefits regulations and global mobility practices, including immigration and tax considerations. Demonstrated hands-on experience in benefits administration and program delivery. Strong financial, vendor management, and governance capabilities. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving and project leadership skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a high degree of autonomy. #Li-LB1 #Li-Hybrid 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): $146,410 — $192,164 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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