Sr. Manager, Financial Systems & Master Data

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 a Sr. Manager, Financial Systems & Master Data as part of the Finance team based in Bridgewater, NJ.

Reporting to the Assoc. Director of US Accounting, this individual will be responsible for leading the successful design and delivery of key financial systems & master data governance solutions for Legend Biotech. This position will closely align with all IT business partners, Tech Ops and Quality representatives and will drive data quality, integrity and data management across the organization. The Senior Manager of Financial Systems & Master Data will maintain the Chart of Accounts in SAP & One Stream as well as enable business users to leverage and use the data as a differentiator in running the business.

• Manage Legend’s portfolio of ERP data‑related initiatives across all finance data objects within SAP & One Stream
• Build and drive plans to improve data practices for operational, reporting and analysis needs – Inclusive of development of processes, control and best business practices around financial data management
• Partner with IT and drive successful implementations of incremental SAP modules (WBS, Treasury module)
• Work with IT to manage the upgrades and enhancements of core financial systems
• Lead and develop implementation of finance data management core principles, in collaboration with other SAP work streams (e.g. P2P / D2D / EWM / etc.) data leads, and in alignment with the IT Data Management teams
• Collaborate in the development of Master Data Governance activities, inclusive of maintenance of workflows process in accordance with the Company’s Delegation of Authority policy
• Build organization understanding of data life cycles from creation to end use, working with subject matter experts in various business functions, operations and IT teams
• Resolve any Banking / COGS / Budget / BOM costing issues quickly and effectively
• Assist with the development and implementation of internal and external financial reporting, data track changes, development of standard operating procedures and work instructions
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity Team for protecting Legend’s data, data leakage and incident response investigations
• Maintain the Company’s Chart of Accounts in all financial systems and maintain clearly defined mapping between ERP and Consolidation platforms.
• Partner with FP&A to be the gate keeper for the Company’s cost centers
• Ensure timely and accurate allocation of project spend across the business units
• Maintain access to authorized data users amongst the various systems
• Understand data lineage and data mapping for financial data
• Collaborate with S4 Hana GRC team to review data logs for appropriateness
• Assist with internal and external auditors requirements for SOX compliance on IT/Segregation of Duties related controls.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Concentration in IT a plus.
• A minimum of 6+ years of experience with data management solutions:
  Migration, Business Objects, Data Quality, etc.
• Ability to work independently and successfully, prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, integrate…