Legend Biotech is seeking Senior Organization Development Manager as part of the Human Resources team based in Somerset, NJ.
Role Overview
The Senior Organization Development Manager, US is a strategic role responsible for driving initiatives that enhance the organizations effectiveness and performance and sustainable growth. This position focuses on assessing the organizations structure, processes, and leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, and collaborates closely with business leaders and HR teams to design and implement global programs and initiatives that enhance organizational performance and implementing strategies for growth and development.
Key Responsibilities
Organization Design & Effectiveness
Lead organization design efforts aligned to strategic priorities, including:
Operating model design Role clarity, decision rights, and spans & layers Workforce planning and capability alignment
Change Management & Transformation
Design and lead change management strategies for enterprise or function-level transformations Apply structured change methodologies (e.g., ADKAR, Kotter, Prosci, or equivalents) Support leaders through high-impact change moments (reorganizations, strategy shifts, M&A integration)
Measure change adoption and effectiveness using leading and lagging indicators
Leadership & Team Effectiveness
Design and deliver leadership development solutions aligned to business strategy and culture Support executive and senior leadership teams in:
Team effectiveness Leadership behaviors and decision effectiveness Culture and engagement
Help build a strong leadership pipeline through capability frameworks and assessments
Performance & Promotion & Internal Movement
Translate cultural aspirations and values into observable behaviors and systems Lead policy design and process execution of organization and individual performance management, goal alignment, and accountability mechanisms Lead policy design and process execution of promotion management, internal movement
Support initiatives to improve employee engagement, inclusion, and organizational health
Organization Review & Talent Review
Design and partner with HRBP to execute organization review and talent review Conduct or introduce tools of talent selection
Measurement & Continuous Improvement
Define success metrics for OD initiatives (leading and lagging indicators) Track impact and continuously refine approaches based on data and feedback
Contribute to the evolution of OD tools, frameworks, and intellectual capital
Requirements
Bachelors degree in human resources, organizational development, business, psychology, or a related field; Masters degree preferred.
8+ years of experience in organizational development, leadership management, culture development, with a proven track record of global or multi-region involvement.
Strong understanding of organizational development theory, practices, and industry trends, working experience as a consultant is preferred.
Strong business acumen and in-depth understanding of the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including English language proficiency; additional fluency in Mandarin or Dutch languages preferred.
Strong project management skills, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Adaptable to the fast-paced culture and environment of the biotech industry.