Associate Director, Compensation & Benefits

PharmaEssentia U.S.A.; Burlington (MA); Hybrid; USD 157,080 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Generous paid time-off

401(k) retirement plan with company-m

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Cell phone reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

PharmaEssentia USA is seeking a seasoned compensation & benefits leader to design and maintain a scalable global framework that supports growth and talent strategies. You will partner with leaders to implement governance, job architecture, and incentive programs while aligning with budget and policy objectives.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Human Resources, this role drives market benchmarking, pay equity, and benefits strategy, ensuring competitive programs and cost controls across PEC's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in HR, business or related field required.
• 5+ years leading compensation and benefits in biotech/pharma.
• Excellent leadership, strategic thinking and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Drive market benchmarking, pay equity analysis, and transparency compliance.
• Establish and manage job architecture, role grading, and salary bands.
• Design and administer merit, STIs and LTIs programs.
• Own the annual compensation process and statements.
• Support workforce planning and related cost budgeting.
• Maintain program documentation and communication.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Interpersonal communication

Change management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in HR/Business

Job description

Location: Burlington, MA (hybrid with 3 days per week in office). REMOTE CANDIDATES NOT CONSIDERED.

The Company

PharmaEssentia USA Corporation (PEC) is a rapidly growing biopharmaceutical innovator. We are leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver effective new biologics for challenging diseases in the areas of hematology and oncology, with one product approved in the United States and a diversifying pipeline. Founded in 2003 by a team of Taiwanese-American executives and renowned scientists, PEC is listed on the Taipei Exchange and is expanding its global presence with operations in the U.S., Japan, South Korea, China, and a world‑class biologics production facility in Taichung.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Senior Director, Human Resources, you will design, implement and maintain a core compensation and benefits infrastructure that supports PharmaEssentia’s growth and business goals. This new position will establish frameworks, governance and discipline—for example, implementing a global job architecture and incentives strategy—creating practices, policies and procedures that scale with our growing business and support managers and employees. You will bring data, insight and clear recommendations to leaders to support smart decision‑making and will have a significant impact on how we attract, reward and retain talent.

Key Responsibilities

Compensation

• Drive market benchmarking, pay equity analysis, and pay transparency compliance
• Establish and manage job architecture, role grading, and salary bands
• Design and administer merit, short‑term incentive and long‑term incentive programs
• Own/manage the annual compensation process and compensation statements
• Support workforce planning and related cost/budget management
• Maintain program documentation and communication

Benefits

• Drive market benchmarking for benefits packages and ensure the competitive position of PEC’s benefit structure
• Provide strategic consultation and partnership with leaders to align benefit strategy and plan design initiatives, directly supporting operational business goals and objectives
• Develop and implement strategy for design and management of cost‑effective benefit programs
• Liaser vendor selection, contract negotiations and relationships to ensure competitive and cost‑effective benefit programs
• Manage finances related to benefit plan costs and operating budgets
• Manage open enrollment and benefits education processes
• Own/manage comprehensive benefits administration, including leave management, working closely with payroll to ensure accurate related processing
• Provide ongoing benefits support to PEC colleagues, including leave management

Required Education, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• Five or more years of progressive experience leading Compensation & Benefits or Total Rewards in biotech/pharma.
• Excellent leadership skills, along with strategic thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead through change and ambiguity, with a growth mindset and resilience.

The expected salary range for this position based on greater Boston, MA location is $157,080-204,000. Actual salary pay will be based on multiple factors, including geographic location, experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors permitted by law.

Benefits of Working With Our Team

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• Generous paid time‑off
• 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Up to $150 monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

At PharmaEssentia USA, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law. PharmaEssentia USA believes that diversity and inclusion among our team are critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

PharmaEssentia does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Staffing agencies should not send resumes to our HR team or to any PharmaEssentia employees. PharmaEssentia is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

At PharmaEssentia, our goal is to treat as many people with cancer as possible. That means challenging the status quo with better science that leads to better lives. By joining our team, you will not only expand your own possibilities, but you will contribute to expanding options for people with cancer.