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Head of Global Benefits

United States - California - Foster CityFull-time2026-10-22 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid · United States

Core

Lead enterprise strategy, governance, design, and delivery of global benefits and wellbeing portfolio for a life sciences/pharma company.

Role type

Senior IC Head of Global Benefits (Total Rewards)

Builds

Global benefits and wellbeing programs (health, retirement, financial wellbeing, leave, expatriate support) for employees across multiple countries.

Domain

Life Sciences / Pharmaceuticals / Human Resources / Total Rewards

Required skills

Enterprise strategy, global benefits design, vendor management, financial stewardship, compliance/risk management, team leadership, change management, data analytics, stakeholder partnership

Preferred skills

Life science/pharma global benefit experience, global mobility/expatriate program management, biotechnology/pharma/healthcare industry knowledge, large-scale operating model transformation, automation/AI-enabled tools

Technologies

Analytics tools, automation platforms, digital solutions, AI-enabled tools

Responsibilities

Develop and execute global benefits strategy aligned with business objectives; oversee health, retirement, financial wellbeing, and leave programs; manage strategic relationships with brokers, consultants, and carriers; lead transformation initiatives for benefits center of excellence; ensure compliance with laws and regulations; lead and develop a high-performing global team.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC