Manager, Competitive Intelligence
Company: Legend Biotech
Location: Somerset
Posted on: January 26, 2026
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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 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 Manager, Competitive
Intelligence as part of the Commercial team based in Somerset, NJ .
Role Overview The of Competitive Intelligence (CI) will serve as a
strategic thought partner responsible for generating actionable
insights that inform decision-making across R&D, commercial,
and corporate strategy functions. This individual will lead
proactive and on-demand CI initiatives, including competitor
monitoring, landscape assessments, early signal detection,
conference surveillance, and strategic analysis that supports
pipeline development, lifecycle management, and long-term planning.
The ideal candidate is a highly analytical, collaborative, and
business-oriented professional with strong communication skills and
a deep understanding of the biopharmaceutical landscape. Key
Responsibilities Strategic Intelligence & Insight Generation Lead
competitive intelligence activities across assigned therapeutic
areas, platforms, and/or programs, delivering high-quality,
actionable insights to senior leadership and cross-functional
stakeholders. Conduct comprehensive landscape assessments,
including scientific, clinical, regulatory, and commercial
dimensions. Monitor competitors’ pipelines, clinical data,
regulatory actions, collaborations, and market events to identify
emerging threats, opportunities, and early signals. Monitor new
entrants and startup tracking: Monitoring early innovation signals,
investments, and disruptive players Synthesize complex data into
clear narrative insights and strategic recommendations. Conference
Coverage & Surveillance Lead end-to-end conference CI planning and
execution, including surveillance plans, abstract triage, onsite
(or virtual) monitoring, rapid-readouts, and post-conference
summaries. Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to ensure
aligned priorities and actionable outputs. Data & Analysis
Leadership Build and maintain CI frameworks, dashboards, market
landscapes, and tracking systems to support continuous monitoring.
Manage internally created CI dashboard and in some cases external
CI vendors and ensure high-quality deliverables aligned with
business needs. Develop and implement CI best practices, tools, and
standardized processes. Cross-Functional Partnership Serve as CI
lead for R&D, commercial, BD, and strategy teams; participate
in team meetings and strategic discussions as an insights partner.
Partner with forecasting, medical affairs, and commercial strategy
to ensure cohesive interpretation of external environment dynamics.
Required to make decisions on a day-to-day operations for their
tasks, and technicalities related to CI mostly. Requirements
Master’s in life sciences, business, or related field 3 years of
experience in pharmaceutical/biotech competitive intelligence,
strategy, consulting, market research. Strong scientific and
clinical acumen in relevant therapeutic areas; hematology/oncology
and Autoimmune experience preferred (if applicable). Demonstrated
track record of delivering strategic insights and influencing
decision-making. Strong analytical and strategic thinking
abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
ability to distill complex information into clear insights. Highly
proficient in CI methodologies, secondary research, data
interpretation, and triangulation. Skilled at working in
fast-paced, cross-functional environments with tight timelines.
High integrity and ability to manage sensitive/confidential
information. Familiarity with CI tools, databases, and information
platforms (e.g., Evaluate, Cortellis, Datamonitor, Alphasense, and
clinical databases). Li- Li- 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. Performance-based bonus and/or equity is available
to employees in eligible roles. The anticipated base pay range is:
$123,605 - $162,232 USD Benefits Benefits include 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 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 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. Please note: These benefits are
offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contract
employees 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.
Legend may adjust base salary or other discretionary compensation
at any time based on individual, team, performance, or market
conditions. For information related to our privacy policy, please
review: Legend Biotech Privacy Policy.
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