Legend Biotech is seeking a Leadership Excellence & Acceleration Pathway Associate as part of the Commercial team based Remotely (Midwest Region).

Role Overview

The Leadership Excellence & Acceleration Pathway (LEAP) Associate is a selective, high-impact role designed to accelerate the development of the next generation of commercial leaders at Legend Biotech.

LEAP Associates participate in a structured, end-to-end commercial development experience spanning key commercial functions, paired with real accountability, senior leader exposure, and hands-on ownership of meaningful business work. The program is intentionally designed for high-potential professionals who have demonstrated strong execution, leadership maturity, and a desire to grow into broader commercial leadership roles within biotech.

Unlike traditional entry-level or functional roles, LEAP Associates are positioned as enterprise-minded contributors, expected to think strategically, execute rigorously, operate across functions, and continuously elevate how work gets done, including through modern, AI-enabled ways of working.

Upon successful completion, participants are expected to be ready for expanded-scope commercial roles within the organization.

Preferred Locations/Territories: 

• Chicago, IL
• Detroit, MI,
• Minneapolis, MN

Program Overview

• 18-24 month structured rotational development program.
• Exposure across core commercial functions such as: Field Sales, Marketing, Market Access.
• Embedded learning curriculum focused on:
  • End-to-end commercial strategy and execution.
  • Cross-functional leadership and influence.
  • Decision-making in complex, data-rich environments.
  • Responsible and practical application of AI in commercial work.
  • Ongoing mentorship, performance feedback, and senior leader engagement.

(Specific rotation assignments and sequencing will be determined based on business priorities and developmental needs.)

Key Responsibilities

• Across the program, LEAP Associates will be expected to:
• Drive execution by contributing to priority commercial initiatives and business-critical projects across functions.
• Translate strategy into action, supporting planning, analysis, and execution efforts that directly impact commercial performance.
• Operate cross-functionally, effectively partnering with Sales, Marketing, Market Access, Commercial Operations, and other stakeholders.
• Bring structure and insight to ambiguity, using data, judgment, and stakeholder input to support sound decision-making.
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability for outcomes—not just deliverables.
• Build influence without authority, navigating complex stakeholder environments with professionalism and credibility.
• Continuously elevate ways of working, including identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, rigor, and scalability.

AI-Enabled Ways of Working

A core expectation of the LEAP program is the development of applied AI fluency. LEAP Associates will:

• Leverage approved AI tools to support:
  • Commercial analysis and insight generation.
  • Planning and scenario evaluation.
  • Content development and communication.
  • Workflow efficiency and execution effectiveness.
• Apply AI responsibly and in alignment with company governance and standards.
• Identify and share best practices for integrating AI into everyday commercial work.
• Help translate AI-enabled capabilities to teams and stakeholders, supporting broader adoption and impact.

AI is treated as a practical leadership capability, not a theoretical skillset.

Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5–7 years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated track record of execution, ownership, and results delivery.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in biotech/pharma and commercial leadership pathways.

Preferred:

• Experience in disciplined, performance-driven environments (e.g., military service or similarly structured settings).
• Exposure to commercial, operational, analytical, or customer-facing roles.
• Experience using data, analytics, digital tools, or AI-enabled solutions to support decision-making.
• Comfort working in complex, matrixed organizations.

Developmental Opportunities:

• Exposure to senior leadership.
• Cross-functional rotations.
• Mentorship and coaching.
• Potential placement into full-time commercial roles upon program completion.

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Seeking Talent Near: Minneapolis, MN; Saint Paul, MN; Fargo, ND; Sioux Falls, SD; Omaha, NE; Billings, MT; Boise, ID

Position Summary

Primary Responsibilities

• Build and sustain strong relationships with national and regional medical and scientific thought leaders, patient advocacy groups, and centers of excellence aligned to Acadia’s Medical Affairs strategy
• Engage key opinion leaders in meaningful scientific exchange, research discussions, and education on current and emerging therapies
• Support clinical research activities, including trial site engagement and cultivation and facilitation of investigator-initiated research proposals
• Develop and maintain deep scientific, clinical, and therapeutic expertise across Acadia’s portfolio
• Collaborate cross-functionally, in compliance with all guidelines, with Regional Business Leaders and Account Business Managers to support aligned field execution
• Provide strategic field insights that inform Medical Affairs and broader organizational decision-making
• Identify disease state insights and compound attributes that contribute to product differentiation and scientific value
• Deliver high-quality scientific, clinical, and educational support to internal stakeholders and external healthcare partners
• Represent Acadia at medical meetings, congresses, educational programs, and support Commercial activities including speaker and sales training
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education/Experience/Skills

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, or PhD) in a relevant discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with hands-on scientific or medical affairs responsibilities
• Prior Medical Science Liaison experience within a field-based medical affairs role
• Demonstrated scientific and clinical expertise, with experience in rare diseases, epilepsy, neurology, or psychiatry
• Strong working knowledge of regulatory, compliance, and clinical considerations impacting pharmaceutical and managed care environments
• Proven ability to communicate complex scientific and drug information to healthcare professionals and internal stakeholders
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time, with residence within the assigned territory

Position levels:

• Medical Science Liaison: $139,600 - $174,500 requires an advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) in a scientific discipline, 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the medical, clinical, and/or pharmaceutical field
• Sr. Medical Science Liaison: $176,000 - $220,000 requires an advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) in a scientific discipline, 7 years of progressively responsible experience in the medical, clinical, and/or pharmaceutical field, including 3 years as an MS

Physical Requirements

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs.

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Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas: bone and mineral; intractable hematologic; hematology oncology; and rare disease.  A Japan-based company, our goal is to make people smile by delivering breakthroughs where no adequate treatments currently exist, working from drug discovery to product development and commercialization. In North America, we are headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with offices in California, Massachusetts, and Ontario.

This territory cover - : Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa, Colorado, Utah, and Nevada

Summary of Job:

The Regional Account Manager (RAM) – Rare Disease is a critical commercial role responsible for expanding the diagnosed patient population and driving appropriate treatment initiation through education-driven, data-informed field engagement. This role is designed to complement existing Regional Business Manager (RBM) coverage by placing primary emphasis on new and earlier patient identification, diagnostic pathway enablement, and referral network activation.

In rare disease markets, where growth is driven by patient identification rather than market share shifts, the Regional Account Manager focuses on uncovering diagnostic gaps, enabling earlier disease recognition, and ensuring appropriate handoff of qualified patient opportunities to RBMs for treatment initiation and account execution. The RAM serves as a field integrator across the local ecosystem and works in close collaboration with Regional Business Managers and relevant cross-functional partners

Essential Functions:

Patient Identification & Diagnostic Enablement

• Identify rare disease patients through engagement with healthcare providers, including but not limited to IM/FP, General Pediatrics, Rheumatology, Physical Therapy, Pain Management, and other non-traditional specialties
• Identify and address diagnostic gaps within targeted accounts that may delay or prevent accurate diagnosis
• Map, influence, and support local diagnostic and referral pathways to reduce time from disease suspicion to confirmed diagnosis
• Support appropriate use of diagnostic tools and specialist referrals, including utilization of approved HCP identification tools
• Serve as a field integrator to help ensure potential patients are identified throughout the diagnostic journey

Territory Strategy & Data-Driven Execution

• Develop and execute a business plan focused on patient identification and diagnostic activation
• Utilize claims data, internal analytics, Power BI mapping, and other approved data sources to identify high-probability patient opportunities
• Continuously refine targeting and territory strategy based on real-world outcomes, field insights, and performance metrics
• Analyze local and regional trends to inform short- and long-term business planning

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Regional Business Managers and appropriate cross-functional partners to ensure coordinated, compliant patient identification efforts
• Execute compliant transitions of qualified patient opportunities to RBMs for treatment initiation and account execution

Compliance & Professional Conduct

• Communicate all disease, diagnostic, and product-related information in a truthful, non-misleading manner consistent with company policies and all applicable laws and regulations
• Utilize only on-label, approved materials and seek guidance from management, Compliance, or Legal when uncertainty exists
• Adhere strictly to all regulatory, compliance, and company policies, including appropriate handling of confidential patient information

Success Metrics (KPIs)

Primary Metrics

• Number of newly identified and qualified patient opportunities
• Growth in confirmed diagnoses
• Expansion of new prescriber base
• Qualified patient transitions to RBMs

Secondary Metrics

• Conversion of qualified transitions to enrollment forms
• Contribution to new patient starts
• Percentage of transitions meeting defined qualification criteria (including pedigree relevance and confirmed referral pathway)
• Educational discussions, including speaker programs and conferences

Job Requirements:

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in science or business required. 

Experience 

• Minimum of 5 years of rare disease experience or experience selling in complex disease states preferred
• Demonstrated experience and success in patient identification, disease education, or complex diagnostic markets
• Proven ability to operate effectively in long-cycle sales environments
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable territory strategies
• Demonstrated ability to influence multiple stakeholders without direct authority
• Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously while maintaining strong cross-functional collaboration
• Residence within close proximity to assigned geography
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in rare disease or other highly specialized therapeutic areas
• Demonstrated understanding of referral networks
• Strong business planning and strategic thinking capabilities
• Strong business development skills

Travel Requirements

• Requires up to approximately 70% domestic travel
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Position requires overnight domestic travel based on regional and territory needs

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems
• Comfortable with data visualization and analytics platforms

Non-Technical Skills

• Highly motivated with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage ambiguity and complexity
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to collaborate within a multinational organization

The anticipated salary for this position will be $185,500 to $202,000. The actual salary offered for this role at commencement of employment may vary based on several factors including but not limited to relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, education (including applicable licenses and certifications, job-based knowledge, location, and other business and organizational needs.

The listed salary is just one component of the overall compensation package. At Kyowa Kirin North America we provide a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• 401K with company matching
• Annual Bonus Program (Sales Bonus for Sales Jobs)
• Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule which includes a Summer and Winter Shut-Down, Sick Days and, Volunteer Days
• Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Prescription Drugs and Vision)
• HSA & FSA Programs
• Well-Being and Work/Life Programs
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Concierge Service
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Awards

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

KKNA and all of its employees have an obligation to act in accordance with the law and with integrity in all our operations and interactions

It is the policy of Kyowa Kirin North America, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, creed, color, pregnancy, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or affection preference or citizenship status or any other category protected by law.

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