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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in executive compensation strategy, governance, and program delivery, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and build cross-functional partnerships to influence executive pay decisions.
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Executive Compensation StrategyGovernance and Risk ManagementData-Driven Decision MakingPeople LeadershipExecutive Communication
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Hard Skills
Executive Compensation DesignMarket BenchmarkingPay-for-Performance AnalysisCompensation DisclosureFinancial AnalysisGovernance StandardsAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingPerformance SynthesisRegulatory Compliance
Soft Skills
Exceptional Communication SkillsJudgment and DiscretionAttention to DetailInfluencing SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's DegreeMBA or Advanced Degree Preferred
Industry Keywords
Publicly Traded CompanyHealthcare Experience PreferredLife Sciences Experience Preferred
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Set and lead the enterprise strategy, design, governance, and delivery of executive compensation programs
- Own the global executive compensation philosophy and program architecture covering base pay, annual incentive, long-term incentive, and executive benefits/perquisites
- Advise senior leadership and HR partners on executive pay decisions, governance, and risk
- Lead materials and recommendations for the CEO, CHRO, CFO, and Compensation & Benefits Committee of the Board of Directors
- Oversee executive market benchmarking, competitive intelligence, peer group design, and pay-for-performance analysis
- Drive improvement and transformation of executive compensation processes, tools, and governance
- Oversee executive lifecycle compensation decisions and administration, including annual reviews, promotions, offers, transitions, and separation arrangements
- Own executive compensation disclosure strategy and delivery, including Compensation Discussion & Analysis, proxy statement compensation tables, and public filing analyses
- Oversee proxy advisor engagement readiness and modeling, including ISS and Glass Lewis predictive analyses and scenario planning
- Monitor executive compensation regulation, disclosure requirements, accounting/tax implications, and shareholder voting trends
- Set the executive compensation communications strategy
- Partner with Legal, Finance/Accounting, Tax, Audit, Total Rewards, and the Compensation & Benefits Committee’s independent consultant
- Build, lead, coach, and develop a high-performing executive compensation team
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in executive and equity compensation
- Experience with enterprise program design, governance, and delivery in a global environment
- Minimum of 5 years of people leadership experience
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to create executive-ready narratives and materials for leadership and Board audiences
- Presence, judgment, and discretion when advising leaders and handling highly sensitive information
- Data-driven recommendations grounded in governance standards and risk awareness
- Outstanding analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, business, financial, and governance skills
- Ability to synthesize performance, market data, accounting/tax, and governance inputs
- Strong attention to detail and quality standards
- Ability to operate with pace, rigor, and sound judgment in high-visibility, time-sensitive situations
- Ability to understand and communicate pay-for-performance outcomes, dilution/overhang considerations, and accounting impacts
- Ability to lead multiple complex workstreams in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Ability to build cross-functional partnerships with HR, Legal, Finance, Tax, Accounting, and Audit
- Ability to build credibility with senior leaders and navigate complex stakeholder environments
- Ability to influence decisions using data, clear rationale, and sound governance practices
- MBA or other advanced degree in HR, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline preferred
- Experience in a highly regulated, publicly traded global company preferred; healthcare or life sciences experience preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Pension plan
- 401(k) savings plan
- Long-term incentive program
- Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year (48 hours in Colorado; 56 hours in Washington)
- Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
- Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
- Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of birth/adoption/foster care of a child
- Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
- Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
- Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
- Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
- Inclusive interview process and accommodations for applicants with disabilities