Senior Internal Auditor

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 Senior Internal Auditor as part of the Internal Audit team based in Somerset, NJ.

Role Overview

Legend Biotech seeks a high performing Senior Internal Auditor to join the Internal Audit (IA) department. This individual will be responsible for performing a broad range of Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) control testing and various operational audit projects in Financial, Operational, Compliance, Manufacture etc.). This individual is required to execute audit program independently and proficiently with minimum supervision, following the COSO Framework and Institute of Internal Auditor Standards. The key objective of this role is to provide an independent and objective assessment of, as well as add value to improve the Company's control and operation environment to ensure compliance, effectiveness and efficiency of control activities and processes. The Senior Auditor will apply IA’s Policy and Procedure to execute audit lifecycle from planning, to scoping, fieldwork, reporting and following through audit remediations. This role will report to the Global Head of Internal Audit and coordinate with other IA team members, business process owners, key stakeholders, and external auditors.

The key characters expected on the Senior Internal Auditor include being risk focus, control conscious, organized, attention to detail, agile execution, strong prioritization and time management, high quality and timely deliverable, critical thinking, strong verbal and written communication, data analytical, proactive, team player, receptive for continuous improvement, and act with sense of urgency and ownership.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with IA team members and business functions to conduct risk assessment, to identify key enterprise risks to support audit planning.
• Supporting Audit Leaders on audit planning and scoping process based on in-depth understanding of the audited functions.
• Detailed test and document audit steps and articulate root-cause audit observations for IA Manager and Head of IA to review.
• Communicate and align confirmed audit findings with auditees and document audit report for review.
• Operationalize audit remediations and follow through for completion.
• Follow SOX testing guideline to perform the following:
  • Work with IA team to identify SOX scope and materiality.
  • Use Audit tool to document and track key and non-key SOX controls.
  • Follow Legend IA’s Policy and Procedure to conduct and document detailed control walkthrough.
  • Execute control testing, track status and provide update in a timely fashion.
  • Track identified deficiencies and work through remediations with control owners.
• Leveraging data analytics to identify process improvement opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA and/or CIA preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in auditing (combination of SOX and Operational Audit).
• Public Accounting experience is preferred.
• Experience in life science industry is preferred, but not mandatory.
• Experience in manufacture experience is preferred, but not mandatory.
• Experience in SAP ERP solution is preferred, but not mandatory.

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Benefits

We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can thrive - both professionally and personally. To attract and retain top talent in a highly competitive industry, we offer a best-in-class benefits package that supports well-being, financial stability, and long-term career growth. Our offerings are designed to meet the diverse needs of our team members and their families, ensuring they feel valued and supported every step of the way. Highlights include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match that vest fully on day one. Equity and stock options are available to employees in eligible roles, we offer eight weeks of paid parental leave after just three months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes 15 vacation days, 5 personal days, 5 sick days, 11 U.S. national holidays, and 3 floating holidays. Additional 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 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.

EEO Statement

Legend Biotech is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is Legend’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice by the employee or the company. Legend may adjust base salary or other discretionary compensation at any time based on individual, team, performance, or market conditions.

Legend Biotech maintains a drug-free workplace.