Investigator Associate

☞ Legend Biotech

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Update day: 26-11-2025

Location: Ghent East Flanders

Category: Other IT - Software Executive management

Industry: Biotechnology Research

Position: Mid-Senior level

Job type: Full-time

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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.

Investigator Associate

Legend Biotech is an innovative biotechnology company developing and commercializing life-saving cell therapies. Our MS&T team is looking for a dynamic Investigator Associate for our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ghent. In this role, you will lead critical manufacturing studies, enforce GMP standards and drive continuous improvements. Do you have a passion for problem solving, a nose for science and want to work in an innovative environment? Then we want you on our team!

What can you expect?

As a pivotal figure within our Manufacturing Science and Technology (MS&T) team, these are your responsibilities:

  • Lead production investigations: You will conduct thorough production investigations within our manufacturing process in accordance with GMP standards and regulatory requirements to ensure timely and safe product releases. Working with multidisciplinary teams, you quickly identify and resolve root causes of incidents, implementing robust corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
  • Act as SPOC for regulatory agencies: You will serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies during inspections and defend investigation strategies and reports.
  • Drive continuous improvement: You champion the research process and methodology and implement process improvements based on lessons learned. One of your missions is to reduce recurring deviations by leading challenging trend investigations.
  • Build strong partnerships: You liaise with various stakeholders to ensure efficient execution of process validation and production schedules. You facilitate seamless knowledge transfer between functions and locations for effective problem solving.

Who are we looking for?

Education:

  • You have a master’s degree in engineering, science, pharmacy or a related field of study or you are equivalent through experience.

Experience:

  • You have at least 3 years of operational experience within a cGMP environment in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, preferably within cell and gene therapy.

Languages:

  • You are fluent in Dutch or English, with strong oral and written communication skills.

Strengths:

  • You are a born team player with strong analytical, problem solving and relationship skills. Your positive, proactive and results-oriented attitude is what really typifies you. Even in a fast-paced environment and under stressful conditions, you know how to keep your cool and meet critical deadlines.

Expertise:

  • You have thorough knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA/EU guidelines related to ATMPs. You have a razor-sharp scientific pen.

What do we offer you?

  • A job with impact that directly contributes to the well-being of patients worldwide.
  • An excellent work-life balance.
  • A supportive and innovative work environment. We value and encourage learning and personal development.
  • The opportunity to work with people from all over the world.
  • A contract of indefinite duration and an attractive salary package complemented by many fringe benefits, such as additional statutory vacations, meal vouchers, group and hospitalization insurance, double vacation pay, an end-of-year and performance bonus.
  • Many fun and informal events.

About Legend Biotech

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to developing, manufacturing and commercializing innovative and life-saving cell therapies, including treatments for intractable diseases such as cancer.

Since our founding in 2014 in Somerset, New Jersey, we have grown into a company with more than 2,000 employees in six manufacturing facilities worldwide.

In Ghent, we are focusing on the production of our advanced CAR-T therapy for the treatment of multiple myeloma, in 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.

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Deadline: 10-01-2026

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