Sr. Manager, Early Talent & Recruitment Marketing

Company: Legend Biotech
Location: Somerset
Posted on: November 4, 2025

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 Sr. Manager, Early Talent & Recruitment Marketing as part of the Talent Acquisition team based in Somerset, NJ. Role Overview Legend Biotech is seeking a strategic and innovative Sr. Manager, Early Talent & Recruitment Marketing to build and scale our global early talent agenda and to lead TA-focused employer branding. This role will develop a 3–5-year early talent roadmap covering internship/co-op programs, entry-level pipelines, and high-potential (Hi-Po) early-career visibility across the U.S., EU, and China. In parallel, this role will own recruitment marketing and TA messaging, ensuring all external-facing content reflects Legend’s EVP, mission, and hiring principles. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain a 3–5-year Global Early Talent Roadmap (interns, co-ops, new grads, post-docs) aligned to workforce plans and growth priorities. Design and run the U.S. internship/co-op program with clear intake calendar, manager toolkit, evaluation survey, and conversion tracking. Build the “early talent ? entry-level” attraction and conversion model to drive Tier 1/Tier 2 university talent into open roles in R&D, Manufacturing, and G&A. Partner with TA Business Partners (TABPs) and hiring managers to activate demand for early talent in business units. Create and maintain a central early-talent/Hi-Po database consolidating current-year and prior-year early-career hires (fresh grads post-docs) across US/EU/CN. Develop Hi-Po selection criteria in partnership with HRBPs and Talent Development to distinguish high-potential early hires from standard hires. Deliver quarterly reports to TA LT/HRLT on early talent progress, diversity of sources, and Hi-Po movement; support Chairman/senior leader showcase meetings featuring selected talent. Lead TA’s employer branding and recruitment marketing strategy in partnership with Culture, Corporate Communications, and TA Operations. Embed the EVP output into job templates, ATS emails, career site content, campus materials, and social campaigns. Develop candidate attraction decks (corporate, BU, regional) to enable recruiters and TABPs. Track and report channel performance (LinkedIn, campus platforms, etc.) and recommend other channels. Run the TA newsletter / TA storytelling cadence with cross-regional contributions. Build and maintain a central TA asset library (SharePoint) with reusable marketing assets, EVP-based content, and program materials for recruiters. Collaborate with Corporate Communications on brand or culture campaigns annually (e.g., Life at Legend, Women in STEM, Early Talent at Legend). Requirements A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Human Resources. Minimum 5 years in Talent Acquisition, Early Talent/University Recruitment, or Recruitment Marketing, with experience in a global environment. Strong understanding of early talent programs and university partnerships within biotech, pharma, or life sciences. Experience working with multi-regional teams and managing global TA programs preferred. Experience in employer branding, digital marketing, and recruitment advertising. Ability to analyze hiring trends, program success, and marketing effectiveness to refine strategies. Strong ability to build and maintain partnerships with business, universities, internal stakeholders, and external vendors. Passion for developing creative talent solutions to attract and retain top early-career talent. Experience building reporting/dashboards for TA or HR programs (Greenhouse, Workday, PowerBI, or Smartsheet experience a plus). Experience partnering with China/EU HR or TA teams is a plus. Strong writing/editorial skills to maintain TA tone-of-voice across channels. Li-NP1 Li-Hybrid The anticipated base pay range is $142,146 - $186,567 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.

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