Finance Management, Leadership Development Program

BioSpace; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Legend Biotech in Bridgewater, NJ offers a Finance Management Leadership Development Program for high-potential MBAs to influence financial strategy and operations. The 2-3 year program provides rotations across Finance, Procurement, Corporate Finance, and Internal Audit with executive mentorship and enterprise impact.

Join a fast-growing biotech with a strong emphasis on leadership development, career mobility, and long-term growth within enterprise finance roles.

Qualifications

• Recent MBA graduate (Class of 2022–2026), with concentration in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of direct finance / accounting professional experience to demonstrate progressive responsibility, critical thinking and analytical rigor
• Strong sense of ownership to demonstrate financial modeling, problem-solving, team player, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and aspiration to grow into Sr. Manager/Manager-level and broader enterprise finance leadership roles.
• Demonstrated skills in developing, implementing and utilizing enterprise technology automation, visualization and analytics solutions to improve finance operations, productivity and performance.

Responsibilities

• 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 and finance operation 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.

Skills

MBA

Finance/Accounting

Financial Modeling

Analytical Thinking

Leadership Potential

Communication Skills

Education

MBA degree

Job description

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating and, one day, curing life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, we are advancing the next generation of cell therapy through a portfolio of innovative technologies, including autologous, allogeneic, and in vivo cell therapy approaches. Our research spans chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T), T-cell receptor (TCR-T), natural killer (NK) cell-based therapies, and other emerging platforms designed to transform the treatment of serious diseases. From our global network of research and development sites, we are committed to discovering and developing safe, effective, and cutting-edge therapies for patients worldwide.

Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Johnson & Johnson to jointly develop and commercialize CARVYKTI® (ciltacabtagene autoleucel; cilta-cel). Through this strategic partnership, we combine complementary expertise and capabilities to advance innovative immunotherapies for patients living with multiple myeloma.

Legend Biotech is seeking candidates for Legend's Finance Management Leadership Development Program as part of the Finance team based in Bridgewater, NJ.

Role Overview

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.

Join us in redefining what’s possible and build a career where your growth and patient impact go hand in hand.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 and finance operation 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 2022–2026), with concentration in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of direct finance / accounting professional experience to demonstrate progressive responsibility, critical thinking and analytical rigor
• Strong sense of ownership to demonstrate financial modeling, problem-solving, team player, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and aspiration to grow into Sr. Manager/Manager-level and broader enterprise finance leadership roles.
• Demonstrated skills in developing, implementing and utilizing enterprise technology automation, visualization and analytics solutions to improve finance operations, productivity and performance.

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.

Pay Range (Base Pay)

$83,711 - $135,000 USD

Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contractors are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech.

Work Authorization & Employment Eligibility

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. As part of our commitment to maintaining a lawful workforce and ensuring compliance with federal employment regulations, we participate in the E-Verify program. If you are selected for employment, you will be required to complete the Form I-9 process, and your employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify in accordance with applicable federal law. We are committed to providing a fair, transparent, and welcoming hiring experience for all candidates.

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.

For information related to our privacy notice, please review: Legend Biotech Privacy Notice.