Analytical Data Science, CMC Intern

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.

Role Overview

Legend Biotech is seeking an Intern as part of the Analytical Development team based in Somerset, NJ to support the Analytical Development Function with analytical data collection, scientific data analysis by creating a database and the use of statistical tool to support data visualization. This project aims to provide an enhanced scientific understanding of the gene-modified product (such as CAR-T cells) in terms of its composition and function. 

Key Responsibilities  

• Collecting and consolidating scientific data for analytical development (ELN, analytical instrument data storage source).
• Creating database to store the collected data according to defines specifications and attributes. 
• Apply statistical tool to facilitate the exploration of various figures to support data analysis and scientific interpretation. 
• Interact with AD scientist and leadership to understand the scope of the project and be able to provide the database and statistical tools within the targeted timeline. 

Requirements

• Second- or third-year Science or Engineering undergraduate student with skills in data modeling that enables efficient data exploration, data reporting and easier future maintainability
• Skills and experience and/or working knowledge of Power BI as an example, or other type of easy to maintain database and data modeling applications 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills  
• Motivated, highly organized and muti-tasking skills 
• Ability to work independently and as a team player 
• Ability to learn and understand scientific data in CGT settings (Flow cytometry analysis of CGT product for example). 

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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.