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Medical Affairs Intern
CompanyLegend Biotech US
LocationBridgewater
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 13, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Medical Affairs Intern will support strategic and operational projects within the Medical Affairs team, participating in cross-functional projects and assisting in the development of scientific content. The role also involves data analysis, organizing events, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
2309
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Legend Biotech is a global, commercial-stage biotechnology company developing and manufacturing novel therapies. We explore and apply innovative technologies to deliver cutting-edge options for patients around the world.
Our corporate headquarters is located in Somerset, NJ, and our manufacturing footprint includes facilities in the United States, China and the Belgium.
About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p>
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<p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 1.2;"> </p></div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Legend Biotech is seeking a<strong> Medical Affairs Intern</strong> as part of the <strong>Medical Affairs </strong>team based in <strong>Bridgewater, NJ</strong>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Role Overview</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Participate in cross-functional projects with Compliance and Legal related to Medical SOP development and contracting.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Assist in development and review of scientific and medical content (slide decks, literature summaries, educational materials).</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Collaborate on strategic projects that enhance scientific engagement.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Support medical requests by researching and summarizing relevant clinical data.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Participate in data analysis and interpretation of clinical trial results and real-world evidence.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Help organize and prepare for advisory boards, congresses, and internal training sessions.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Contribute to competitive intelligence and literature monitoring activities.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ensure all deliverables comply with regulatory and company standards.</span></li>
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<p class="col-xs-12 no-horiz-padding"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Requirements</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Currently enrolled in a graduate program (PharmD, MD, PhD, MPH, or related life sciences field) or advanced undergraduate program with strong scientific background.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Desired Academic Grade Level: Senior; Graduate Student</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong interest in pharmaceutical/biotech industry and Medical Affairs.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to interpret scientific data and summarize complex information clearly.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with literature databases (e.g., PubMed) is a plus.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Skills You’ll Gain</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Exposure to Medical Affairs strategy and operations in a leading healthcare organization.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Hands-on experience with scientific communication, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Mentorship from experienced professionals in the pharmaceutical industry. </span></li>
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<p class="col-xs-12 no-horiz-padding"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">#Li-Contract</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Benefits</strong></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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 vacation days, personal days, sick time, 11 company 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. <strong>Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent employees. Contract employees are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech.</strong></span></p>
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<p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>EEO Statement</strong></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p>
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<p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p>
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<p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Legend Biotech maintains a drug-free workplace.</span></p></div>
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