Senior Scientist, Discovery Research (Immuno-Oncology) Responsibilities: 1. The candidate will develop innovative therapeutic approaches for adoptive immunotherapy of cancer by implementing inventive strategies integrated in the CAR-T cell platforms. 2. Work as part of the research team at Legend to develop next generation CAR-T cell therapies to address hematological and solid tumor indications. 3. Contribute both intellectually and experimentally to internal projects from inception through preclinical and clinical development. 4. 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. 5. Communicate results clearly and concisely at internal and external meetings to contribute to daily advancement and strategic decisions. 6. Present results at international conferences to foster the company's visibility. 7. Foster cross-functional collaborations both internally and externally. 8. Proactively propose and assess innovative CAR T-cell based immunotherapeutic strategies to develop the company's intellectual property. Qualifications: 1. PhD in immunology/cell and/or molecular biology with strong 1. PhD in immunology/cell and/or molecular biology with strong interest in oncology, excellent skills in tumor immunology. 2. He/she has an outstanding track record, demonstrated by peer-reviewed scientific publications and excellent communication skills. 3. Strong attention to details and ability to generate high quality data within timelines to meet goals. 4. Strong scientific creativity and analytical thinking skills. 5. Excellent written/oral communication skills. 6. Excellent troubleshooting and multi-tasking skills, attention to detail. 7. A positive and professional team member with forward-looking attitude and is flexible and accountable. 8. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and able to multi-task and adjust workload based upon changing priorities. 9. Be a team player, participate in collaborative, cross-functional projects while being adept in working efficiently as an individual. 10. Strong background in human T-cell biology, immuno-oncology and a good knowledge of cell modification technologies (transfections/viral transductions).