Senior Internal Auditor

Company: Legend Biotech
Location: Somerset
Posted on: February 6, 2026

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. 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. Li-LB1 Li-Hybrid 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. Performance-based bonus and/or equity is available to employees in eligible roles. The anticipated base pay range is: $81,273 - $106,669 USD Benefits Benefits include 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 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. Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contract employees 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. Legend may adjust base salary or other discretionary compensation at any time based on individual, team, performance, or market conditions. For information related to our privacy policy, please review: Legend Biotech Privacy Policy.

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