Executive Director, Total Rewards
Core
Design, implement, and govern total rewards strategies (base, bonus, equity, benefits) to attract, reward, and retain top talent in the US and Canada.
Role type
Executive Director, Total Rewards
Builds
Integrated total compensation programs and employee recognition initiatives
Domain
Biopharmaceutical / Life Sciences
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Total rewards strategy design, base salary program management, incentive compensation design, equity program management, benefits administration, compensation benchmarking, regulatory compliance, budget forecasting, team leadership
Preferred skills
Experience in multi-jurisdiction environments, knowledge of life sciences compensation trends, systems roadmap collaboration
Technologies
HR systems and data platforms
Responsibilities
Lead design and governance of total rewards strategies; manage base salary programs including budget, ranges, and pay transparency; manage incentive compensation for non-Sales employees; coordinate equity programs; manage US benefits design and governance; oversee compensation forecasting for financial plans; lead non-financial recognition programs; manage external compensation consultants and surveys; develop communication strategies for total rewards.
Seniority
Executive, strategic leadership with hands-on execution