Responsibilities: - The candidate will develop innovative therapeutic approaches for adoptive immunotherapy of tumors by implementing inventive strategies integrated in the CAR-T cell platforms. - Work as part of the research team at Legend to develop next generation CAR-T cell therapies to address hematological and solid tumor indications. - Contribute both intellectually and experimentally to internal projects from inception through preclinical and clinical development. - Independently design, analyze and execute in vitro and in vivo experiments. - Lead from the lab to advance novel and differentiated cell therapy products toward clinical milestones, by working collaboratively with internal cross-functional teams and external partners. - Communicate results clearly and concisely at internal and external meetings to contribute to daily advancement and strategic decisions. - Present results at international conferences to foster the company＇ s visibility. - Foster cross-functional collaborations both internally and externally. - Proactively propose and assess innovative CAR T-cell based immunotherapeutic strategies to develop the company＇ s intellectual property. Qualifications: - PhD in immunology/cell and/or molecular biology with strong interest in oncology, excellent skills in tumor immunology. - He/she has an outstanding track record, demonstrated by peer-reviewed scientific publications and excellent communication skills. - Strong attention to details and ability to generate high quality data within timelines to meet goals. - Strong scientific creativity and analytical thinking skills. - Excellent written/oral communication skills. - Excellent troubleshooting and multi-tasking skills, attention to detail. - A positive and professional team member with forward-looking attitude and is flexible and accountable. - Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and able to multi-task and adjust workload based upon changing priorities. - Be a team player, participate in collaborative, cross-functional projects while being adept in working efficiently as an individual. - Strong background in human T-cell biology, immuno-oncology and a good knowledge of cell modification technologies (transfections/viral transductions).
