Finance Management, Leadership Development Program

Legendcareers; New Jersey; On-site; USD 83,711 - 109,870; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

Legend Biotech in Somerset, New Jersey is looking for recent MBA graduates for their Finance Management Leadership Development Program. This structured 2-3 year program involves strategic rotations, executive mentorship, and experiences designed to influence financial strategy in a fast-growing biotech organization.

Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and aspirations for leadership roles. The position offers a competitive pay range between $83,711 and $109,870 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Recent MBA graduate (Class of 2023–2026), with concentration in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• 2-3 years of professional experience demonstrated progressive responsibility and analytical rigor.
• Demonstrated skills in developing and implementing enterprise technology automation and analytics solutions.

Responsibilities

• Participate in strategic rotations across Finance & Accounting, Procurement, Corporate Finance, and Internal Audit.
• Engage in high-impact business experiences and executive mentorship.
• Contribute to enterprise-wide business outcomes.

Skills

Financial modeling

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Technology automation

Education

MBA degree

Job description

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 Finance Management Leadership Development Program is part of the Finance team based in Somerset, 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 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), with concentration in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• 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.

Pay Range (Base Pay):

• $83,711 – $109,870 USD

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

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