Finance IT Program/Project Manager (Contractor)
Company: Legend Biotech
Location: Somerset
Posted on: March 14, 2026
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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 Finance (Anaplan) IT
Program/Project Manager (Contractor) as part of the IT team based
in Somerset, NJ . Role Overview The Finance (Anaplan) IT
Program/Project Manager Consultant role at Legend Biotech is a
hands-on, technically proficient individual contributor role
responsible for the end-to-end Program ownership including
planning, scheduling and tracking the execution of an Anaplan
implementation supporting Finance and Indirect Procurement.
Reporting to Lead, Corporate Systems, this role enables program and
project delivery for end-to-end Anaplan implementation with
strategic system planning, managing project execution working
cross-functionally with functional teams, enterprise architects,
security, vendor implementation partners, and auditors. In addition
to strong program execution, the role is expected to actively
support and guide business activities throughout the project
lifecycle, including solution design decisions, User Acceptance
Testing (UAT), change management, and data migration efforts. The
ideal candidate brings in a Finance domain background (FP&A,
Close, Reporting) combined with deep program and project management
expertise, enabling them to guide business stakeholders on process
design, operational decisions, and required business activities,
while ensuring disciplined delivery, risk management, and
compliance. Key Responsibilities Serve as the program and project
manager for Finance and Indirect Procurement Systems focused on
Anaplan implementation and support SAP S4/HANA, SAP Ariba and
industry leading products enabling these functions. Drive and
Support business-led activities during these projects, including
process and design decisions, UAT planning & execution, change
Management and data migration activities, ensuring business
readiness and adoption. Lead end to end program and project
management activities from Planning, execution, tracking,
collaborating, reporting status and delivering successful
technology implementations. Collaborate with cross-functional
business, Vendor and IT stakeholders in execution of strategic
system solutions in a fast-paced agile delivery model. Facilitate
integrations between Finance systems and third-party or internal
applications like SAP, AD, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
Develop and maintain required project governance artifacts,
approvals, reports and presentations as required for the delivery
of successful project implementations till go-live. Support SOX,
GxP, and audit-related activities by maintaining documentation, and
ensuring compliance of system processes. Prepare and deliver
periodic project status reports to IT and Business stakeholders,
highlighting progress, risks, key decisions, and next steps.
Requirements Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information
Systems, Finance or related field, or equivalent combination of
education and experience. Project Management Professional or Agile
Certification is preferred. 10 years of experience in program &
project management, preferably supporting finance divisions in
Pharmaceuticals, Biotech or similar industries. Demonstrated
experience with multiple enterprise systems in Finance and
Procurement environments. Must have experience with at least 1
end-to-end Anaplan implementation Experience in executing
successful implementations using SAP S4/HANA, SAP BTP, SAP Ariba or
similar technologies. Understanding Finance processes such as
Finance Planning, Management & External Reporting, Capex Planning,
Monthly Close Process, Reporting and Data Analytics. Experience
with system compliance activities including SOX, GxP, and
audit-readiness. Experience working with SaaS vendors and managing
issue resolution through ticketing systems. Work in a matrixed team
for project execution and delivery. Experience in collaborating
with cross-functional teams, including external service providers
and JV partners. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced,
high-demand environment. Demonstrate attention to detail and
produce high quality work and artifacts in preparation and
presentation. Excellent communication, collaboration, and
coordination skills to interact with users, IT teams, and external
vendors. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a
proactive and customer-focused mindset. Knowledge of ITIL processes
preferred. Li-BG1 Li-Contract Li-Onsite Please note: These benefits
are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees.
Contractors 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. For
information related to our privacy policy, please review: Legend
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