Director, Global Total Rewards – People Operations, HR Technology

Clinigen

. Develop and execute Clinigen’s global Total Rewards strategy .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing global Total Rewards strategies, with a strong focus on compensation, benefits, and HRIS implementation. Proven ability to lead teams, enhance employee lifecycle processes, and deliver data-driven insights for strategic decision-making.

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Global Total Rewards StrategyPeople Operations LeadershipHRIS ImplementationWorkforce Reporting and DashboardsMulti-Country Payroll Governance

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Hard Skills

Compensation ProgramsBenefits DesignIncentive ProgramsData Governance PracticesProcess SimplificationControls ImprovementUser Experience EnhancementFinancial AcumenExecutive Dashboard CreationHR Technology Transformation

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationStakeholder ManagementTeam LeadershipBusiness Judgment

Tools & Technologies

HRISPayroll SystemsReporting EcosystemEmployee Self-Service Platforms

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesPharmaceuticalBiotechnologyMedical DeviceHealthcare ServicesPrivate EquityPublic CompanyM&A ExperienceGlobal Growth

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute Clinigen’s global Total Rewards strategy
Lead global compensation, benefits, recognition, mobility and annual reward processes
Support executive compensation, incentive design and Remuneration Committee activity
Lead People Operations and improve core employee lifecycle processes and service delivery
Own the People systems roadmap, including HRIS implementation, integration, optimization, controls and adoption
Expand employee and manager self-service and automate high-volume processes
Establish workforce data standards and improve data quality across systems and processes
Create executive dashboards and recurring reporting that turn workforce data into clear business insights
Partner with Finance on headcount, organizational and people-cost reporting
Provide governance and oversight for global payroll controls, providers, issue resolution and compliance
Lead and develop a team spanning Rewards and People Operations
Partner across HR, Finance, IT, Legal and the business to deliver practical, scalable solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Progressive leadership experience in global Total Rewards, including compensation, benefits and incentive programs
Meaningful experience in People Operations, HRIS or HR technology transformation
Experience building workforce reporting, dashboards and data-governance practices
Working knowledge of multi-country payroll governance and vendor oversight
Strong executive presence, business judgment and financial acumen
Track record of simplifying processes, strengthening controls and improving user experience
Ability to move from strategy to detailed execution in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication, stakeholder-management and team-leadership skills
Preferred: Life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device or healthcare-services experience
Preferred: Private equity-backed, public-company or transformation experience
Preferred: Experience supporting global growth, M&A or integration
Preferred: Experience implementing or optimizing a modern global HR platform and its connected reporting ecosystem

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Vision insurance
Inclusive workplace culture
Broad range of activities, systems, and programs providing a competitive benefit offering and celebrating success