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
Change Management Workday HCM (Contractor) as part of the
Human Resources team based in
Somerset, NJ. Role Overview Legend Biotech is seeking an experienced Change Management professional to lead the organizational change and training workstream for our Workday HCM implementation. This contractor will drive stakeholder engagement, design and deliver training, and enable a smooth transition to a self-service service delivery model across the enterprise.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in change management, preferably within HR systems or Workday environments, with the ability to proactively manage timelines, dependencies, risks and communications across multiple workstreams.
Contract Duration: 9 months
Key Responsibilities - Change Strategy & Planning
- Develop and execute a comprehensive change management plan aligned with the Workday project timeline and milestones.
- Identify change impacts across employees, managers, leaders, and HR professionals, ensuring clear mitigation strategies.
- Partner with project leadership to define communication, engagement, and adoption metrics.
- Training & Communication
- Design, develop, and deliver Workday HCM training programs (virtual, in-person).
- Create role-based training materials, job aids, & quick reference guides to support users.
- Draft and distribute targeted communications to drive awareness, understanding, and excitement around Workday functionality.
- Establish feedback channels to gauge readiness and address resistance early.
- Self-Service Enablement
- Champion the adoption of the Workday self-service service delivery model.
- Provide coaching and guidance to leaders and managers who may be unfamiliar or hesitant about self-service tools.
- Ensure employees at all levels gain confidence in leveraging Workday for day-to-day HR tasks.
- Stakeholder & Change Leadership
- Manage change across all levels: employees, managers, senior leaders, and HR teams.
- Partner closely with HR leadership to embed new ways of working and sustain long-term utilization
Requirements - Experience leading change for global Workday implementation project is required
- Skilled in training design, development and facilitation.
- Strong communicator with proven stakeholder management ability
- Comfortable coaching leaders and employees through change
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Benefits: 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 15 vacation days, 5 personal days, 5 sick days, 11 U.S. national 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.
EEO Statement Legend Biotech is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is Legend's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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.
Legend Biotech maintains a drug-free workplace.
Job Tags
For contractors, Temporary work, Contract work, Worldwide, Flexible hours,