Vice President – Total Rewards

Travere Therapeutics

. Establish and lead a multiyear total rewards strategy aligned with business priorities, organizational growth and talent needs .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesLead💰 $285,000 - $385,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in total rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, and equity design, while effectively leading teams and influencing organizational decisions. Proficient in financial modeling, scenario planning, and utilizing advanced analytics and technology to enhance rewards programs.

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Total Rewards Strategy DevelopmentExecutive Compensation DesignFinancial Modeling and Scenario PlanningCompensation Governance and Pay EquityHRIS and Workday Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Compensation AnalysisBenefits ManagementEquity DesignJob ArchitectureSalary StructuresPay Equity AnalysisAdvanced ExcelPowerPoint ProficiencyAI and Automation ApplicationAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationTeam LeadershipInfluencing SkillsPresentation SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

HRISWorkdayData Analytics ToolsCompensation Planning SoftwareDashboard Tools

Industry Keywords

Total RewardsCompensation CommitteePharmaceutical IndustryBiotechnologyEmployee Wellbeing ProgramsCompliance RequirementsMatrixed OrganizationGlobal Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and lead a multiyear total rewards strategy aligned with business priorities, organizational growth and talent needs
Evolve the compensation philosophy and mix of base pay, annual incentives, equity and other rewards
Assess market trends and peer practices and develop recommendations
Lead total rewards budgeting, forecasting and scenario planning with Finance
Anticipate total rewards implications of organizational change, growth and business development activity
Design, evaluate and administer executive compensation
Partner with the Chief People Officer, Finance, Legal and external advisors on Compensation Committee and Board materials
Oversee annual compensation planning, salary structures, incentive programs and equity awards
Lead pay equity analyses and related actions
Guide rewards and retention approaches for critical and key talent
Lead job architecture strategy and governance, including job evaluation, levels and compensation structures
Set the strategy for benefits and wellbeing programs
Evaluate program use, costs, employee feedback and talent outcomes
Build, lead and develop a high-performing Total Rewards team
Advise senior leaders on complex compensation and benefits decisions
Lead rewards communication and manager education
Partner with HRIS, Finance and technology stakeholders on data quality, systems integration, dashboards and scalable processes
Apply AI, automation and advanced analytics to improve rewards modeling, analysis, administration and employee access
Manage external advisors and vendors
Partner with Legal and Finance on compliance requirements
Drive quarterly Compensation Committee activities and manage the annual Committee calendar
Oversee CEO performance and external executive compensation consultant assessment
Lead continuous improvement across total rewards programs and processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and applicable experience
Typically 15 or more years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits or total rewards
Significant leadership experience across a broad portfolio and a record of developing strong teams
Experience designing executive compensation in a publicly traded company
Experience developing recommendations and materials for Compensation Committee and Board review
Deep expertise in equity and incentive design, compensation governance, and pay and performance analysis
Experience leading job architecture, job evaluation, salary structures and pay equity work
Experience building compensation programs balancing competitiveness, internal equity and financial sustainability
Experience managing a comprehensive benefits portfolio in pharmaceutical or biotechnology settings
Strong financial modeling, scenario planning and analytical skills
Strong executive communication and presentation skills
Ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization and influence decisions across People Success, Finance, Legal and business leadership
Experience using AI, automation and technology with sound judgment regarding privacy, accuracy and human oversight
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with HRIS and Workday using recognized best practices is required
Experience supporting global organizations, including insurance, retirement, time off and wellbeing programs, is desired
Must be able to regularly be onsite in San Diego
Must be able to travel nationally or internationally 10%-15%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Premium health, financial, work-life and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents
Wellness and employee support programs
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement plans with employer match
Generous paid time off
Short-term incentive compensation
Long-term incentive compensation in company stock