IT Portfolio Analyst

Legend Biotech US • Somerset, NJ

11h • Hybrid

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.
Legend Biotech is seeking an IT Portfolio Analyst as part of the IT team based in Somerset, NJ.
Role Overview
The IT Portfolio Analyst plays a key role in managing the financial performance of the global IT organization. This position is responsible for consolidating and analyzing financial data across global IT cost centers, facilitating cost allocation and chargeback processes, and providing accurate forecasts to support strategic and operational decision-making.
The role works closely with IT cost center owners, Finance, Procurement, and Accounting to ensure transparency, accountability, and optimization of IT spend aligned with business priorities. The IT Portfolio Analyst will contribute to improving IT financial governance, forecasting accuracy, and portfolio visibility through data-driven insights and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Analytics, Finance or related field required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred
• 3–5 years of experience in IT financial management, FP&A, portfolio management, or business analysis roles
• Experience working in a global, matrixed IT organization (preferably in Life Sciences, Pharma, or Technology industries)
• Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, modeling) and Power BI (data visualization, dashboarding)
• Familiarity with ERP and financial systems (SAP) and IT service management tools (ServiceNow)
• Understanding of IT cost structures (OPEX/CAPEX, run/grow/transform models) and allocation methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to partner effectively with Finance and IT leadership
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of ownership and accountability
• Strong business acumen and interest in connecting financial insights to operational performance
• Forecast accuracy and IT cost efficiency improvement
• Timely completion of monthly IT financial performance, variance and trend analysis
• Improved cost allocation transparency and process efficiency
• Increased stakeholder satisfaction through accurate, actionable reporting

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ITFM/TBM frameworks and tools (Anaplan, Apptio, Nicus, or equivalent) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor the overall financial performance across all global IT cost centers (labor, vendor, software, infrastructure, etc.)
• Partner with Finance to analyze financial performance reports, highlight variances, trends and key drivers, ensure alignment between IT forecasts and corporate financial targets
• Support annual IT budget planning and mid-year forecast cycles
• Facilitate accurate cost allocation and chargeback processes across global business units and functions
• Maintain and validate allocation methodologies and mapping between cost centers, business units, and service towers
• Track and forecast IT run and project expenses, ensuring accurate capitalization vs. expense classification in compliance with accounting standards
• Provide scenario analysis and recommendations to optimize IT spending and resource utilization
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports in tools such as Power BI, Excel, or Smartsheet to visualize portfolio financials and KPIs
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, operational efficiencies, and process automation initiatives through data-driven insights and regular industry benchmark assessment
• Support IT Portfolio Management reporting by linking financial performance to project and service delivery outcomes
• Support implementation of IT Financial Management (ITFM/TBM) frameworks and best practices
• Ensure adherence to financial policies, standards, and governance models
• Drive continuous improvement in financial forecasting, cost transparency, and reporting accuracy

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level