Associate Director, Executive Compensation

Legend Biotech USA; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Legend Biotech USA seeks an Associate Director, Executive Compensation, to join the Human Resources team and drive the design, analysis, and delivery of compensation programs at the executive and leadership levels. The role emphasizes hands-on analysis, benchmarking, and cross-functional collaboration with finance and global teams.

You will influence compensation strategy, ensure market competitiveness, and support leadership with data-driven recommendations and governance-ready materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred in related field.
• CCP or progress toward CCP strongly preferred.
• 6-8 years of progressive experience in compensation or total rewards.
• Prior experience with a compensation consulting firm strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with compensation analysis, incentive plan design, and market benchmarking.
• Exposure to executive or senior leadership compensation programs.
• Experience in a global and/or publicly traded company environment; Biotech/Pharma or Life Sciences preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, pivot tables; macros a plus).
• Experience with compensation surveys and benchmarking methodologies.
• Strong analytical and modeling skills; translate data into practical insight.
• Executive presence with the ability to influence without authority.

Responsibilities

• Design, model, and support short-term and long-term incentive programs.
• Partner with Finance and HR to align with performance, affordability, and strategy.
• Conduct scenario modeling, financial impact analysis, and sensitivity testing.
• Support design, assessment, and administration of executive compensation programs.
• Perform benchmarking, pay mix analysis, and competitive positioning.
• Develop data-driven materials and recommendations for Compensation Committee.
• Assist with executive compensation reporting and governance documentation.
• Lead market intelligence and benchmarking efforts for key roles.

Skills

Executive compensation analysis

Incentive plan design

Market benchmarking

Advanced Excel

Scenario modeling

Data interpretation

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

CCP or progress toward CCP

Tools

Workday

Job description

Legend Biotech is seeking a Compensation Consultant as part of the Human Resources team based in Somerset, NJ.

Role Overview

The Associate Director, Executive Compensation, is a strong individual contributor within the Total Rewards team, supporting the design, analysis, and delivery of compensation programs that enable business growth. This role is hands‑on and analytical in nature, with opportunities to contribute to broader compensation strategy through high‑quality execution, insight generation, and partnering with the global compensation team.

The role focuses on reward and incentive plan design, executive and leadership compensation analysis, and market intelligence for business‑critical roles, working closely with internal stakeholders to help ensure competitive and effective rewards that support attraction, retention, and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Reward & Incentive Plan Design

• Design, model, and support short‑term and long‑term incentive programs, including annual bonus plans, functional and growth‑driven incentives, retention awards, and special programs aligned with business priorities.
• Partner with Finance and HR stakeholders to ensure incentive plans are aligned with performance outcomes, affordability, and business strategy.
• Conduct detailed scenario modeling, financial impact analysis, and sensitivity testing to support leadership decision‑making.

Executive & Leadership Compensation

• Support the design, assessment, and ongoing administration of executive and senior leadership compensation programs, including base pay, incentive opportunities, and equity‑based awards.
• Perform executive and leadership benchmarking, pay mix analysis, and competitive positioning.
• Develop clear, data‑driven materials, analyses, and recommendations to support senior leadership and Compensation Committee discussions.
• Assist with executive compensation reporting, disclosures, and supporting documentation, ensuring accuracy and consistency with governance frameworks.

Market Intelligence & Benchmarking

• Partner proactively with business leaders, Talent, and HR to identify business‑critical and growth‑driving roles, emerging skill needs, and evolving talent priorities.
• Lead market intelligence and benchmarking efforts for these roles, staying ahead of external market trends, pay practices, and competitive dynamics.
• Translate market insights into forward‑looking recommendations to ensure rewards are competitive and compelling for attraction, retention, and engagement of key talent.
• Continuously monitor external trends and internal talent movements to anticipate compensation risks and opportunities.

Strategic Projects, Global Initiatives & Enablement

• Support global compensation initiatives, including incentive framework enhancements, pay structure reviews, and compensation support tied to job architecture and leveling outcomes.
• Contribute to cross‑regional alignment efforts to improve consistency, scalability, and effectiveness of compensation programs.
• Partner with the global compensation team on compensation communication and education, including the development of leader and HR materials, toolkits, and FAQs.
• Support special projects that enhance compensation processes, program clarity, and capability across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• CCP or progress toward CCP strongly preferred.
• 6-8 years of progressive experience in compensation or total rewards.
• Prior experience with a compensation consulting firm (e.g., Willis Towers Watson, Mercer, Aon, Radford) highly preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with compensation analysis, incentive plan design support, and market benchmarking.
• Exposure to executive or senior leadership compensation programs.
• Experience in a global and/or publicly traded company environment; Biotech, Pharma, or Life Sciences experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, pivot tables; macros a plus).
• Experience with compensation tools and HR systems (Workday preferred).
• Familiarity with compensation surveys and benchmarking methodologies.
• Exceptional analytical and modeling skills (Excel, scenario modeling, cost analysis).
• Strong ability to translate data into practical insight.
• High attention to detail and strong professional judgment.
• Executive presence with the ability to influence without authority.
• Pragmatic, delivery‑oriented mindset with a strong attention to detail.

Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full‑time employees. Contractors are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech.

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating and, one day, curing life‑threatening diseases. Headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, we are advancing the next generation of cell therapy through a portfolio of innovative technologies, including autologous, allogeneic, and in vivo cell therapy approaches. Our research spans chimeric antigen receptor T‑cell (CAR‑T), T‑cell receptor (TCR‑T), natural killer (NK) cell‑based therapies, and other emerging platforms designed to transform the treatment of serious diseases. From our global network of research and development sites, we are committed to discovering and developing safe, effective, and cutting‑edge therapies for patients worldwide.

Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Johnson & Johnson to jointly develop and commercialize CARVYKTI® (ciltacabtagene autoleucel; cilta‑cel). Through this strategic partnership, we combine complementary expertise and capabilities to advance innovative immunotherapies for patients living with multiple myeloma.

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