Associate Director, Advanced Analytics

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 Associate Director, Advanced Analytics as part of the Insights and Analytics team based in Somerset, NJ. 

Role Overview

The Advanced Analytics role leads predictive analytics initiatives using secondary pharma data to identify growth opportunities for Carvykti. This role applies statistical modeling, machine learning, and multivariate techniques to uncover actionable insights for commercial strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead advanced analytics projects using sales, claims, and prescriber-level data.
• Develop predictive models to identify growth drivers and risks.
• Apply regression, clustering, and machine learning techniques.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed analytics into decision-making.
• Present findings to senior leadership and guide strategic planning.
• Stay current with emerging analytics tools and methodologies.
• The Associate Director, Advanced Analytics, will work independently to make decisions related to technical direction, methodologies, approaches on how to address key business questions. Strong collaboration with cross functional teams and robust alignment with Manager will be needed in the identification of Key Business Questions and priorities

Requirements

• Master’s degree (preferred) or Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields: Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Econometrics, Public Health (with strong quantitative focus), or Pharmaceutical Sciences (with analyticsspecialization)
• 7+ years in advanced analytics, data science, or commercial insights in pharma.
• Experience with pharma secondary data (e.g., IQVIA, Symphony, DRG).
• Strong statistical modeling and multivariate analysis skills:
• Ability to communicate complex analytics to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in commercial pharma strategy, especially in Sales, Marketing, or Market Access
• Ability to act as a strategic partner to Insights & Analytics leadership
• Familiarity with brand planning, launch strategy, and lifecycle management
• Python and R for statistical computing and modeling
• SQL for data extraction and manipulation
• Familiarity with Snowflake, Databricks, or other cloud data platforms
• Machine learning libraries.
• Regression (linear, logistic, multivariate)
• Classification and clustering algorithms
• Time series forecasting
• Ensemble methods (e.g., random forests, gradient boosting)
• Neural networks and deep learning (optional but valuable)

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The anticipated base pay range is:$187,989—$246,735 USD

Benefits:

We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can thrive - both professionally and personally. To attract and retain top talent in a highly competitive industry, we offer a best-in-class benefits package that supports well-being, financial stability, and long-term career growth. Our offerings are designed to meet the diverse needs of our team members and their families, ensuring they feel valued and supported every step of the way. Highlights include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match that vest fully on day one. Equity and stock options are available to employees in eligible roles, we offer eight weeks of paid parental leave after just three months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes 15 vacation days, 5 personal days, 5 sick days, 11 U.S. national holidays, and 3 floating 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.

Eeo Statement

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 applicable law.

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.

Legend Biotech maintains a drug-free workplace.