Vice President – Total Rewards

ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

. Serve as the strategic executive leader for ANI’s enterprise-wide compensation, benefits, equity, executive rewards, and recognition strategy .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timePrinceton • New Jersey • United StatesLead💰 $270,000 - $320,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in developing and executing comprehensive compensation and benefits strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while fostering high-performing teams. Proven ability to partner with executive leadership and manage complex compensation programs in publicly traded organizations.

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Total Rewards Strategy DevelopmentExecutive Compensation DesignRegulatory Compliance ManagementTeam Leadership and MentoringPublic Company Governance Expertise

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Hard Skills

Compensation PlanningPay Equity AnalysisEquity AdministrationFinancial ModelingMarket PricingExecutive Compensation ProgramsProxy Statement DisclosuresPayroll AdministrationHRIS ManagementBenefits Strategy Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipBusiness PartneringCommunicationJudgmentIntegrity

Tools & Technologies

HR SystemsMarket Pricing SoftwareEquity Administration PlatformsMicrosoft Office SuiteOracle

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's DegreeMBACCPCEBS

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechnologyHealthcareLife SciencesSEC ComplianceIRS ComplianceERISAACAExecutive RewardsRecognition Strategy

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the strategic executive leader for ANI’s enterprise-wide compensation, benefits, equity, executive rewards, and recognition strategy
Advise the CHRO, CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board Compensation Committee
Lead annual executive compensation planning, benchmarking, pay positioning, and competitive assessments
Design and present executive compensation recommendations, Board materials, and proxy statement disclosures, including CD&A narratives
Oversee equity and long-term incentive programs, including RSUs, performance equity, and executive retention vehicles
Manage equity budgeting, dilution modeling, and plan governance with Legal, Finance, and external advisors
Establish and govern compensation strategy, salary structures, market pricing, job architecture, and career frameworks
Lead merit, promotion, and incentive compensation cycles with Finance and business leaders
Conduct pay equity analyses and ensure compensation decisions are equitable and compliant
Lead the Payroll team and oversee accurate, timely, compliant multi-state payroll administration, tax filings, and system integrations
Manage the HRIS function, including system optimization, data integrity, reporting analytics, and process automation
Develop and execute U.S. and international benefits strategy covering healthcare, retirement, leave, and wellness programs
Manage benefits vendors, contract negotiations, and performance management
Oversee benefits communications and employee education
Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing Total Rewards team
Cultivate cross-functional leadership relationships while balancing employee experience, fiscal responsibility, and strategic priorities
Ensure regulatory compliance across reward programs with SEC, IRS, ERISA, ACA, and applicable employment laws
Oversee audits, internal controls, regulatory filings, and governance processes
Report directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, human resources, economics, or a related field required
Minimum of 15 years’ progressive Total Rewards experience
At least 8 years in senior leadership roles at Director, Senior Director, or Vice President level
Demonstrated experience in a publicly traded pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences organization strongly preferred
Significant hands-on experience supporting Board Compensation Committees
Experience designing executive compensation programs
Experience executing proxy statement disclosures
Proven track record of building, mentoring, and inspiring high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams
Proven business partnering skills with executive leadership, Board members, and external advisors
Strong understanding of public company governance, financial modeling, SEC/IRS compliance, and equity administration
High degree of professional integrity, discretion, and sound judgment with sensitive and confidential executive information
Ability to manage multiple concurrent high-priority workstreams with accuracy, sound judgment, and minimal supervision
Proficiency with HR systems, market pricing software, equity administration platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite; Oracle preferred
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with executive presence
Master’s degree or MBA, CCP, CEBS, or relevant professional certifications preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive short-term and long-term incentive program based on performance and company results
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plans
Paid leave programs
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Many benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company
Up to 20% travel required