--- title: "Legend Biotech Names Novartis Veteran Ingrid Zhang as CEO to Lead Next Phase of CAR-T Growth" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/299052050.md" description: "Legend Biotech appointed Ingrid Zhang, a Novartis veteran, as CEO effective September 15, 2026, succeeding interim CEO Alan Bash. This leadership change aims to drive the next phase of CAR-T growth and scale global operations. Analysts maintain a 'Buy' rating with a $74 price target, while AI analysis rates the stock 'Neutral' due to negative cash flow despite strong sales momentum for its flagship product, CARVYKTI." datetime: "2026-09-15T12:31:41.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/299052050.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/299052050.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/299052050.md) generator: "portal-rs" --- # Legend Biotech Names Novartis Veteran Ingrid Zhang as CEO to Lead Next Phase of CAR-T Growth Legend Biotech ( (LEGN) ) has issued an update. Legend Biotech Corporation is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on cell therapies, headquartered in Bridgewater, N.J. With more than 3,000 employees, it is the largest standalone cell therapy company and a pioneer in CAR-T treatments for cancer. Its flagship product is CARVYKTI®, a one-time CAR-T therapy for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, developed and marketed in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson. The company is building an end-to-end cell therapy platform to expand patient access and advance a pipeline of innovative cell therapy modalities. Legend Biotech operates primarily in the United States but serves global markets, positioning itself at the forefront of the CAR-T cell therapy revolution. By combining scientific innovation with operational scale, it aims to transform patient outcomes in oncology and strengthen its long-term growth profile in the competitive biopharmaceutical landscape. Legend Biotech Corporation announced on September 15, 2026, that its Board of Directors has appointed industry veteran Ingrid Zhang as Chief Executive Officer and principal executive officer, effective the same day. Zhang succeeds interim CEO Alan Bash, who has led the company since July 2026 and will return to his role as President of CARVYKTI, ensuring continuity in the commercial leadership of its key multiple myeloma therapy. The appointment follows a comprehensive board-led search and brings to Legend Biotech a seasoned executive with deep commercial and operational experience at Novartis, AstraZeneca, Pfizer and McKinsey. Her employment agreement underscores the strategic importance of the role, featuring a high base salary, substantial initial and annual equity awards, and robust severance protections, reflecting the board’s commitment to stable leadership as the company enters its next phase of growth in cell therapy. Legend Biotech’s chairman and senior executives framed the transition as a pivotal moment to build on the company’s existing momentum in CAR-T therapies and to advance its broader pipeline. The move is expected to reinforce Legend’s industry positioning as a leading innovator in cancer cell therapy, with stakeholders likely to focus on Zhang’s ability to scale global operations and translate scientific advances into sustained commercial performance. The most recent analyst rating on (LEGN) stock is a Buy with a $74.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Legend Biotech stock, see the LEGN Stock Forecast page. **Spark’s Take on LEGN Stock** According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, LEGN is a Neutral. The score is held back primarily by ongoing negative cash flow and a weak technical setup (price below key moving averages with negative MACD). Offsetting these risks, the earnings call points to strong CARVYKTI sales momentum and management’s guidance for sustained adjusted profitability in 2H 2026, while valuation remains constrained by negative earnings and no dividend support. To see Spark’s full report on LEGN stock, click here. **More about Legend Biotech** Legend Biotech Corporation is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on cell therapies, headquartered in Bridgewater, N.J. With more than 3,000 employees, it is the largest standalone cell therapy company and a pioneer in CAR-T treatments for cancer. Its flagship product is CARVYKTI®, a one-time CAR-T therapy for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, developed and marketed in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson. The company is building an end-to-end cell therapy platform to expand patient access and advance a pipeline of innovative cell therapy modalities. Legend Biotech operates primarily in the United States but serves global markets, positioning itself at the forefront of the CAR-T cell therapy revolution. By combining scientific innovation with operational scale, it aims to transform patient outcomes in oncology and strengthen its long-term growth profile in the competitive biopharmaceutical landscape. Legend Biotech Corporation announced on September 15, 2026, that its Board of Directors has appointed industry veteran Ingrid Zhang as Chief Executive Officer and principal executive officer, effective the same day. Zhang succeeds interim CEO Alan Bash, who has led the company since July 2026 and will return to his role as President of CARVYKTI, ensuring continuity in the commercial leadership of its key multiple myeloma therapy. The appointment follows a comprehensive board-led search and brings to Legend Biotech a seasoned executive with deep commercial and operational experience at Novartis, AstraZeneca, Pfizer and McKinsey. Her employment agreement underscores the strategic importance of the role, featuring a high base salary, substantial initial and annual equity awards, and robust severance protections, reflecting the board’s commitment to stable leadership as the company enters its next phase of growth in cell therapy. Legend Biotech’s chairman and senior executives framed the transition as a pivotal moment to build on the company’s existing momentum in CAR-T therapies and to advance its broader pipeline. The move is expected to reinforce Legend’s industry positioning as a leading innovator in cancer cell therapy, with stakeholders likely to focus on Zhang’s ability to scale global operations and translate scientific advances into sustained commercial performance. **Average Trading Volume:** 2,438,072 **Technical Sentiment Signal:** Sell **Current Market Cap:** $3.61B For a thorough assessment of LEGN stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page. ### Related Stocks - [LEGN.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/LEGN.US.md) - [NVS.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NVS.US.md) - [JNJ.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/JNJ.US.md) - [AZN.UK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/AZN.UK.md) - [AZN.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/AZN.US.md) - [PFE.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/PFE.US.md) - [NOT.DE](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NOT.DE.md) ## Related News & Research - [How ASH Abstract Acceptances Will Impact Legend Biotech Stock (LEGN)](https://longbridge.com/en/news/304646665.md) - [Legend Biotech's LB2501 Shows 100% Complete Response Rate in Eight Patients at Dose Level 2](https://longbridge.com/en/news/304290227.md) - [Legend Biotech to Present Cell-Therapy Data at ASH 2026](https://longbridge.com/en/news/304362764.md) - [Monte Rosa Therapeutics Q3 collaboration revenue jumps on Novartis milestone payment](https://longbridge.com/en/news/304453472.md) - [PREVIEW-Novartis heart drug failure leaves doctors seeking evidence for genetic cholesterol target](https://longbridge.com/en/news/303944293.md) --- > **Disclaimer: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.**