Description

Legend Biotech is seeking Administrative Assistant (Contractor) as part of the Human Resources team based in Somerset and Piscataway, NJ.

Role Overview

This role will deliver comprehensive administrative support across various departments, ensuring smooth coordination and optimal workflow efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities including travel arrangements, expense reports, email correspondence, calendar management, and meeting planning and preparation.
• Provide direct assistance to various department, ensuring their administrative needs are met efficiently and professionally.
• Maintain a strong on-site presence in both the Somerset, NJ and Piscataway, NJ offices, assisting with office management and coordination.
• Assist with conference registrations, handling both group and individual registrations.
• Work closely with the finance team to create purchase orders (POs), arrange and monitor payment of departmental invoices and ensure timely processing using existing electronic systems.
• Support the preparation of departmental presentations, including creating tables, charts, and other materials using PowerPoint, Excel, and other relevant technology.
• Coordinate and plan events such as holiday celebrations, farewells, team-building activities, catering, and meetings.
• Assist Office Administrators with the onsite snack program, including maintaining the pantry and ensuring the break rooms are neat and fully stocked.
• Serve as a backup for other Admin Assistants and Office Administrators, as needed.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent
• 1-2 years of experience providing administrative/coordinator support.
• Pharmaceutical industry and finance experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Language: English

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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.

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.