Senior/VP Director Total Rewards

Our client in the Life Sciences space is looking for a Senior Director or VP of Total Rewards to build and lead their compensation, benefits, and equity strategy. This role will own the design, implementation, and governance of the company's total rewards programs — base pay, incentive compensation, equity/long-term incentives, and benefits — ensuring the organization can attract and retain top scientific, clinical, and commercial talent in a competitive biotech labor market.
Responsibilities
Design and administer global compensation programs, including base salary structures, annual incentive plans, and long-term equity programs (stock options, RSUs)
Lead job architecture, leveling, and market pricing to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness
Oversee health and welfare benefits, retirement programs, and perquisites across the employee population
Manage compensation survey participation and benchmarking against biotech/life sciences peer groups
Partner with HR leadership and Finance on annual compensation planning, merit cycles, and budget forecasting
Support executive compensation processes, including proxy disclosure and Compensation Committee materials
Ensure compliance with pay equity, FLSA, and relevant state/federal compensation regulations
Lead and develop a team of compensation and benefits professionals
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or CCP/CEBS certification a plus
10+ years of progressive compensation/total rewards experience, including people leadership
Biotech, pharma, or life sciences industry experience strongly preferred
Deep expertise in equity compensation design and administration
Experience with executive compensation and board-level reporting
Strong analytical, project management, and stakeholder communication skills
Familiarity with HRIS/compensation platforms
Compensation:
Base salary in the $220-300k+ range
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.

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