Senior Internal Auditor at Legend Biotech

Franklin Township, New Jersey, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's 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

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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

SOXCOSO FrameworkInternal AuditAudit PlanningFieldworkAudit ReportingFinancial AuditingOperational AuditingCompliance AuditingManufacturing Audit

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location for the Senior Internal Auditor position?

The role is based in Somerset, NJ.

What are the key responsibilities of the Senior Internal Auditor?

The role involves performing SOX control testing and operational audits in areas like Financial, Operational, Compliance, and Manufacturing, executing the full audit lifecycle independently, and providing objective assessments to improve controls and operations.

What skills and characteristics are expected for the Senior Internal Auditor?

Expected traits include being risk-focused, control-conscious, organized, detail-oriented, agile in execution, with strong prioritization, time management, critical thinking, communication, data analytics, proactivity, teamwork, receptiveness to improvement, and a sense of urgency and ownership.

Who does the Senior Internal Auditor report to?

The role reports to the Global Head of Internal Audit and coordinates with other IA team members, business process owners, key stakeholders, and external auditors.

What makes a strong candidate for the Senior Internal Auditor role?

A strong candidate can execute audit programs independently with minimal supervision, follows the COSO Framework and IIA Standards, demonstrates risk focus and critical thinking, and excels in the full audit lifecycle while being a proactive team player.

Legend Biotech

Develops and commercializes cell therapies

About Legend Biotech

Legend Biotech develops and commercializes cell therapies aimed at treating serious diseases, particularly cancers like hematological malignancies and solid tumors. Their approach is technology agnostic, allowing them to explore various methods to find effective treatments. The company operates in the personalized medicine sector, focusing on discovering, developing, and bringing new therapies to market. They generate revenue through licensing and selling their therapies, including CAR-T therapies, which involve modifying a patient's cells to combat cancer. Legend Biotech emphasizes transparency with investors, regularly updating them on financial results and business developments.

Franklin Township, New JerseyHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$146.4MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Remote Work Options

Risks

Increased competition from Amgen's Imdelltra may impact CAR-T therapy focus.
Collaboration with Multiply Labs may face technological challenges, delaying production timelines.
Financial strain from new R&D facility could affect operational focus if advancements lag.

Differentiation

Legend Biotech focuses on novel cell therapies for oncology, including CAR-T and NK cells.
The company is technology agnostic, exploring multiple platforms for effective cancer treatments.
Legend Biotech's CARVYKTI® is the first BCMA-targeted CAR-T therapy approved for second-line use.

Upsides

Recent FDA and European approvals for CARVYKTI® expand its market reach in multiple myeloma.
New R&D facility in Philadelphia boosts innovation in next-generation cell therapies.
Alan Bash's appointment could accelerate CARVYKTI®'s growth and market penetration.

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