Finance Management, Leadership Development Program
About The Position
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. The Early Career Leadership Program at Legend Biotech is a strategic, enterprise-focused development experience designed to accelerate the growth of high-potential professionals early in their careers. Rooted in our commitment to cultivating enterprise-minded, value-driven leaders, this program provides structured rotational exposure, executive mentorship, and real-time business impact across scientific, operational, and corporate functions. The Finance Management Hi-Po Leadership Development Program is a 2-3-year enterprise leadership accelerator designed for high-potential MBA graduates ready to influence financial strategy in a fast-growing, innovation-driven biotech organization. Through 3-4 strategic rotations (8-12 months each) which may include Finance & Accounting, Procurement, Corporate Finance, and Internal Audit, you will gain deep technical expertise and broad enterprise perspective. This structured program integrates high-impact business experiences, executive mentorship, and a Leadership Development Series focused on developing leaders at every level, from leading self and others to influencing senior stakeholders and driving enterprise-wide business outcomes. At Legend Biotech, we believe our people are our greatest asset. This program reflects our unwavering commitment to professional development, career mobility, and long-term leadership growth; empowering early-career talent to take on meaningful challenges, expand their impact, and shape the future of our organization.
Requirements
- Recent MBA graduate (Class of 2023–2026).
- 2-3 years of professional experience demonstrated progressive responsibility and analytical rigor.
- Strong financial modeling, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership potential and aspiration to grow into Director-level and broader enterprise finance leadership roles.
- Demonstrated skills in developing and implementing enterprise technology automation, visualization and analytics solutions to improve productivity and performance.
Nice To Haves
- Concentration in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Influence financial strategy in a fast-growing, innovation-driven biotech organization.
- Participate in 3-4 strategic rotations (8-12 months each) which may include Finance & Accounting, Procurement, Corporate Finance, and Internal Audit.
- Gain deep technical expertise and broad enterprise perspective.
- Develop leadership skills, from leading self and others to influencing senior stakeholders and driving enterprise-wide business outcomes.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one
- Eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment
- Paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company holidays
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Legal assistance
- Supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary commuter benefits
- Family planning and care resources
- Well-being initiatives
- Peer-to-peer recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
