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 a Director, Consolidation & CMC FP&A as part of the Finance team based in Somerset, NJ.
Role Overview
A key member in the Pipeline Finance team, serving as the dedicated financial partner for the Pipeline functions, leading Finance Analyst in Data Management, Reporting and Dashboarding, and Analytics support senior management decision making. Based in the US, this role reports directly to the Pipeline Finance Head.
This role will take charge of end-to-end financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and analysis work in the R&D field, support the establishment and optimization of a standardized FP&A system, provide professional financial support for the implementation of R&D strategies, optimal allocation of resources and investment decisions, collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and ensure that the R&D financial FP&A work is aligned with the overall financial strategy of Legend and Pipeline BU.
It translates Pipeline strategy into actionable plans for Pipeline projects, provides tailored financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, and collaborates with Pipeline leadership, other FP&A colleagues and Pipeline Finance Analysts to ensure financial alignment and data-driven decisions.
The Ideal candidate should have pharmaceutical/biotech FP&A experience with RD familiarity, strong strategic thinking, data analysis and independent work abilities. Must be US-based, able to collaborate cross-functionally in a matrix environment, and support RD Finance strategy execution.
The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of driving improved financial performance, enhancing productivity, strengthening internal controls, and advancing systems and processes. Success requires high learning agility, the ability to collaborate across diverse and geographically dispersed teams, and skill navigating a complex, matrixed environment.
Strong leadership is essential to support business decision‑making and ensure smart resource allocation across the R&D pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Portfolio Financial Leadership
FP&A Execution & Budget Management
Consolidation, Analytics, Financial Analysis & Decision Support
Cost Control & Compliance
Collaboration & Process Enhancement
Requirements
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The base pay range below is what Legend Biotech USA Inc. reasonably expects to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. The company reserves the right to modify this range as needed and in accordance with applicable laws.
Other Types of Pay: Performance-based bonus and/or equity is available to employees in eligible roles.
Benefits and Paid Time Off: Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company holidays. Additional voluntary 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 voluntary 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.
Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contractors are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of Legend Biotech to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances.
Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice by the employee or the company.