Medical Affairs Intern

Company: Legend Biotech
Location: Bridgewater
Posted on: January 31, 2026

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 Medical Affairs Intern as part of the Medical Affairs team based in Bridgewater, NJ . Role Overview The Medical Affairs Intern will support strategic and operational projects within the Medical Affairs team. This role offers exposure to scientific communication, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic biotech environment. Key Responsibilities Participate in cross-functional projects with Compliance and Legal related to Medical SOP development and contracting. Assist in development and review of scientific and medical content (slide decks, literature summaries, educational materials). Collaborate on strategic projects that enhance scientific engagement. Support medical requests by researching and summarizing relevant clinical data. Participate in data analysis and interpretation of clinical trial results and real-world evidence. Help organize and prepare for advisory boards, congresses, and internal training sessions. Contribute to competitive intelligence and literature monitoring activities. Ensure all deliverables comply with regulatory and company standards. Requirements Currently enrolled in a graduate program (PharmD, MD, PhD, MPH, or related life sciences field) or advanced undergraduate program with strong scientific background. Desired Academic Grade Level: Senior; Graduate Student Strong interest in pharmaceutical/biotech industry and Medical Affairs. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interpret scientific data and summarize complex information clearly. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with literature databases (e.g., PubMed) is a plus. Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Skills You’ll Gain Exposure to Medical Affairs strategy and operations in a leading healthcare organization. Hands-on experience with scientific communication, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. Mentorship from experienced professionals in the pharmaceutical industry. Li-JK1 Li-Contract 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. 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