Operational Modelling Intern
Company: Legend Biotech
Location: Raritan
Posted on: February 5, 2026
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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 an Operational
Modelling Intern as part of the Technical Operations team based in
Raritan, NJ . Role Overview The intern will support continuous
improvement by enhancing site Operational Models that enable
capacity and resource modelling for the Raritan CAR?T Facility.
Partnering with Site Strategy and Technical Operations, the role
evaluates existing Excel?based models and implements enhancements
or creates new models/tools. Key Responsibilities Assess and
enhance existing Operational Models (Excel); create new
models/tools where needed. Visualize key data points to
characterize manufacturing operations and test scenarios. Analyze
equipment and labor utilization, bottlenecks, process optimization,
and capacity modelling. Collaborate with stakeholders to align
models with strategic business needs. Document assumptions,
calculations, and validation steps; maintain version control.
Requirements Relevant major in Engineering, Computer Science, or
related STEM discipline; enrolled in undergrad or graduate program,
returning to school after internship; minimum GPA 3.5/4.0. Desired
Academic Grade Level: Junior; Senior; Graduate Student Advanced
proficiency in Excel for complex modelling. Proficiency in
Microsoft Office; strong communication and teamwork. Initiative,
independent problem?solving, and willingness to iterate.
Coursework/experience in MATLAB or Python preferred; familiarity
with simulation tools preferred. Experience evaluating complex
systems with varied inputs is preferred; strategic thinking a plus.
Special Assignment: Deliver major updates or novel Operational
Models to visualize manufacturing operations and support decisions.
Skills You’ll Gain Deep understanding of cell therapy manufacturing
operations and capacity/resource optimization. Simulation
modelling, data?driven decision making, and exposure to
technologies shaping CAR?T manufacturing. Li-RN1 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. For information related to our
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Keywords: Legend Biotech, Hicksville , Operational Modelling Intern, Science, Research & Development , Raritan, New York
