OPT Supply Chain Director Jobs
Supply Chain Director roles qualify for OPT work authorization when the position requires a degree in supply chain management, logistics, operations, or a related field. Most employers hiring at the director level expect STEM OPT extension eligibility. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension, gives you time to demonstrate leadership value and secure H-1B visa sponsorship.
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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 a Senior Manager, Network Supply Chain Finance as part of the Finance team based in Bridgewater, NJ.
ROLE OVERVIEW
Operating in a dynamic and high-growth environment, the Senior Manager, Network Supply Chain Finance serves as a critical extension of the Director, Supply Chain Finance, acting as a trusted advisor and delegate across key business and finance forums.
This role provides end-to-end financial visibility across manufacturing, collaboration, and network performance, integrating insights across site finance (Raritan, Ghent), Network FP&A, and corporate stakeholders. The individual will drive strategic decision-making, shape the financial narrative, and influence outcomes impacting cost structure, capacity, and long-term profitability.
This position is designed for a high-impact finance leader who can operate independently, navigate complexity, and effectively represent the function in senior leadership discussions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act as a delegate to the Director, Supply Chain Finance, representing the function in cross-functional and executive forums as needed.
- Drive financial insights and recommendations that shape decisions across manufacturing operations, supply chain strategy, and long-term profitability.
- Lead development of executive-ready materials for GMFR, LRFP, Business Plan, and leadership reviews, ensuring a clear and consistent financial narrative.
- Integrate and synthesize financial performance across site finance (Raritan, Ghent) and Network FP&A to deliver a unified, enterprise-level view.
- Ensure alignment, consistency, and transparency across forecasting, reporting, and planning processes.
- Translate site-level drivers into actionable insights for above-site and executive stakeholders.
- Lead financial strategy for COGS optimization, partnering cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Procurement.
- Develop and maintain driver-based financial models to evaluate cost initiatives, capacity investments, and operational trade-offs.
- Provide forward-looking scenario analysis to inform strategic decisions and risk mitigation.
- Own and drive monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range financial planning (LRFP) for manufacturing and supply chain performance.
- Deliver clear variance analysis and performance insights, ensuring alignment with corporate expectations and financial targets.
- Embed discipline and rigor in financial processes, assumptions, and performance tracking.
- Lead financial oversight of collaboration agreements and external partnerships, including full product P&L modeling and profitability analysis.
- Support financial governance, alignment, and issue resolution with external stakeholders (e.g., cost allocation, asset ownership, and reporting requirements).
- Oversee CMO financial planning and forecasting, including scenario modeling and spend optimization.
- Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and scalable tools across FP&A and reporting processes.
- Drive standardization of methodologies across sites and Network FP&A to enhance comparability and efficiency.
- Operate with a continuous improvement mindset, elevating the overall capability of Supply Chain Finance.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field required; MBA and/or Professional certification (CPA/CMA) preferred.
- 6+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, manufacturing finance, or related fields.
- Proven experience in business partnering within manufacturing or supply chain environments, preferably in life sciences or pharmaceuticals.
- Demonstrated ability to operate in matrixed, global organizations and influence stakeholders across multiple levels.
- Experience supporting executive-level decision-making (VP/CFO level) strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of SOX controls and audit processes preferred.
- Ability to operate as a trusted advisor and proxy leader, with strong ownership and accountability.
- Proven capability to influence without authority and drive alignment across cross-functional teams.
- Strong business judgment, with the ability to prioritize in a complex, fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.
- Advanced expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
- Deep understanding of manufacturing finance, cost accounting, and operational drivers.
- Experience driving process improvements, automation, and transformation initiatives.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with ERP and BI tools preferred.
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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 notice, please review: Legend Biotech Privacy Notice.
INTRODUCTION
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 a Senior Manager, Network Supply Chain Finance as part of the Finance team based in Bridgewater, NJ.
ROLE OVERVIEW
Operating in a dynamic and high-growth environment, the Senior Manager, Network Supply Chain Finance serves as a critical extension of the Director, Supply Chain Finance, acting as a trusted advisor and delegate across key business and finance forums.
This role provides end-to-end financial visibility across manufacturing, collaboration, and network performance, integrating insights across site finance (Raritan, Ghent), Network FP&A, and corporate stakeholders. The individual will drive strategic decision-making, shape the financial narrative, and influence outcomes impacting cost structure, capacity, and long-term profitability.
This position is designed for a high-impact finance leader who can operate independently, navigate complexity, and effectively represent the function in senior leadership discussions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act as a delegate to the Director, Supply Chain Finance, representing the function in cross-functional and executive forums as needed.
- Drive financial insights and recommendations that shape decisions across manufacturing operations, supply chain strategy, and long-term profitability.
- Lead development of executive-ready materials for GMFR, LRFP, Business Plan, and leadership reviews, ensuring a clear and consistent financial narrative.
- Integrate and synthesize financial performance across site finance (Raritan, Ghent) and Network FP&A to deliver a unified, enterprise-level view.
- Ensure alignment, consistency, and transparency across forecasting, reporting, and planning processes.
- Translate site-level drivers into actionable insights for above-site and executive stakeholders.
- Lead financial strategy for COGS optimization, partnering cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Procurement.
- Develop and maintain driver-based financial models to evaluate cost initiatives, capacity investments, and operational trade-offs.
- Provide forward-looking scenario analysis to inform strategic decisions and risk mitigation.
- Own and drive monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range financial planning (LRFP) for manufacturing and supply chain performance.
- Deliver clear variance analysis and performance insights, ensuring alignment with corporate expectations and financial targets.
- Embed discipline and rigor in financial processes, assumptions, and performance tracking.
- Lead financial oversight of collaboration agreements and external partnerships, including full product P&L modeling and profitability analysis.
- Support financial governance, alignment, and issue resolution with external stakeholders (e.g., cost allocation, asset ownership, and reporting requirements).
- Oversee CMO financial planning and forecasting, including scenario modeling and spend optimization.
- Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and scalable tools across FP&A and reporting processes.
- Drive standardization of methodologies across sites and Network FP&A to enhance comparability and efficiency.
- Operate with a continuous improvement mindset, elevating the overall capability of Supply Chain Finance.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field required; MBA and/or Professional certification (CPA/CMA) preferred.
- 6+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, manufacturing finance, or related fields.
- Proven experience in business partnering within manufacturing or supply chain environments, preferably in life sciences or pharmaceuticals.
- Demonstrated ability to operate in matrixed, global organizations and influence stakeholders across multiple levels.
- Experience supporting executive-level decision-making (VP/CFO level) strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of SOX controls and audit processes preferred.
- Ability to operate as a trusted advisor and proxy leader, with strong ownership and accountability.
- Proven capability to influence without authority and drive alignment across cross-functional teams.
- Strong business judgment, with the ability to prioritize in a complex, fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.
- Advanced expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
- Deep understanding of manufacturing finance, cost accounting, and operational drivers.
- Experience driving process improvements, automation, and transformation initiatives.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with ERP and BI tools preferred.
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Li-Hybrid
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 notice, please review: Legend Biotech Privacy Notice.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Supply Chain Director
Target companies with established immigration programs
Large manufacturers, retailers, and logistics firms like Amazon, Apple, and Walmart file H-1B visa petitions regularly. Director-level hires at these companies are far more likely to receive sponsorship than roles at smaller regional distributors.
Frame your OPT timeline around the H-1B lottery cycle
The H-1B lottery opens each April for October 1 start dates. If your OPT expires before then, confirm your STEM extension eligibility early so you can bridge the gap without a gap in work authorization.
Emphasize measurable supply chain outcomes in your resume
Directors are hired for business impact. Quantify cost reductions, inventory improvements, and supplier lead time gains. Concrete results reduce employer hesitation about the complexity of sponsoring a work visa.
Clarify that director-level roles routinely qualify as specialty occupations
Some employers assume executive roles don't qualify for H-1B sponsorship. Supply Chain Director positions typically require a bachelor's degree in a specific field, which meets the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies.
Use your OPT period to build internal sponsorship advocates
Getting sponsored often depends on whether a senior leader champions your case internally. Use your time on OPT to build those relationships, demonstrate indispensability, and make the sponsorship conversation easier for HR.
Negotiate sponsorship commitment before accepting an offer
Ask directly whether the company sponsors H-1B visas for this role before signing. Waiting until your OPT expires to raise the question puts you in a weaker position and limits your options significantly.
Supply Chain Director OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Supply Chain Director on OPT?
Yes, if your degree is in supply chain management, logistics, operations management, engineering, or a related field, and the role requires that degree. The job must align with your field of study for OPT authorization to apply. STEM OPT extension is also available if your degree qualifies under the STEM designated degree list, giving you up to 36 months of total OPT.
Do Supply Chain Director jobs typically qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
They can, depending on your degree. If you hold a STEM-designated degree, such as industrial engineering, operations research, or supply chain management, and the director role uses that expertise, you're likely eligible for the 24-month STEM extension. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify, which most large companies already are.
How do I find Supply Chain Director roles that sponsor OPT and H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for OPT-friendly and visa-sponsoring employers, so you're not sifting through postings from companies that won't sponsor. Searching there saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the process. Focus on companies with global supply chains, as they tend to have established immigration infrastructure.
Is a Supply Chain Director role considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
In most cases, yes. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation status based on whether the role normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Supply Chain Director positions at mid-to-large companies typically require a degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or a closely related area, which satisfies that standard. An immigration attorney can assess your specific job description if there's any ambiguity.
What happens to my OPT if my Supply Chain Director role ends before I secure H-1B sponsorship?
If your employment ends, a 60-day grace period begins during which you cannot work but can look for a new qualifying position. You'd need to find a new OPT-eligible role within that window or depart the U.S. If you're on STEM OPT, the same 60-day rule applies. Tracking your OPT end date and having a sponsorship timeline in place before your role ends is critical.