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 Treasury Analyst (Contractor) as part of the Finance team based in Bridgewater, NJ.
Role Overview
Performing in a fast-paced environment, the Treasury Analyst will be a key member of Legend’s Treasury organization. This role will have unique exposure to various levels of the business through participation in cash management, forecasting, reporting, and improvement initiatives. This is a contract role of 9+ months duration.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation of cash forecasts, Intercompany funding & FX position projections.
- Reviewing and supporting liquidity optimization and FX management.
- Preparing management reporting; actual performance, cash management targets, quarterly forecasting, monthly CFO reporting and long-range planning.
- Working closely with Treasury leadership to prepare executive level presentations providing insightful analysis for key stakeholders.
- Support opening/closing of bank accounts and bank account mandates.
- Administer online banking systems.
- Participating in the Vendor onboarding compliance process.
- Administering and supporting the corporate card and travel accounts.
- Participate in internal and external audit reviews, information requests and process walkthroughs as needed.
- Developing and implementing methods and strategies to continually improve processes and enhance controls.
- Support month-end close activities as needed.
- Ad hoc responsibilities and projects as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required; a major in Accounting or Finance preferred.
- Professional certifications/membership (ACT/IACT).
- Professional certification (CFA/CMA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA) preferred.
- MBA or Advanced Degrees preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years of progressive Treasury experience.
- Experience in a Global environment.
- Prior life sciences industry experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of SOX financial controls on Accounting and Reporting processes is preferred.
- Ability to partner and collaborate with all levels of the organization.
- Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and escalate issues appropriately.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Complex modeling, forecasting and valuation capabilities with focus on tracking key assumptions.
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel & PowerPoint) required; Excellent data management and reporting skills required.
- High proficiency with business reporting and analysis tools (Anaplan or OneStream preferred).
- Knowledge of common business and financial drivers and deep-dive analysis.
- Experience in continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis and project management.
- Experience in ERP systems (SAP, etc) strongly preferred.
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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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree required; a major in Accounting or Finance preferred
- Professional certifications/membership (ACT/IACT)
- Professional certification (CFA/CMA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA) preferred
- MBA or Advanced Degrees preferred
- A minimum of 3 years of progressive Treasury experience
- Experience in a Global environment
- Prior life sciences industry experience is preferred
- Knowledge of SOX financial controls on Accounting and Reporting processes is preferred
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel & PowerPoint) required
- Experience in ERP systems (SAP, etc) strongly preferred
Legend Biotech Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Legend Biotech and has not been reviewed or approved by Legend Biotech.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for many roles, with base rates often described as good or above local industry averages. Feedback suggests posted figures for titles like Specialist, Scientist, and certain HR roles sit above common national benchmarks.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) company match that vests on day one is repeatedly highlighted as a standout element. Immediate vesting increases the tangible value of the retirement offering from the start of employment.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO structures commonly include vacation, personal, sick time, floating holidays, and around 11 company holidays. Several postings outline clear day allocations, signaling breadth and clarity in time-off design.
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What We Do
Legend Biotech is a global, commercial-stage biotechnology company developing and manufacturing novel therapies. We explore and apply innovative technologies to deliver cutting-edge options for patients around the world. Our corporate headquarters is located in Somerset, NJ, and our manufacturing footprint includes facilities in the United States, China and the Belgium.
