Director, Global Compensation

Scorpion Therapeutics; California (MO); On-site; USD 201,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Director of Global Compensation to design and govern scalable compensation programs aligned with our oncology-focused strategy. The role leads governance, market pricing, and incentive frameworks across a global footprint from our Redwood City site.

You will collaborate with HR and finance to optimize budgets, implement governance controls, and educate leadership on total rewards decisions, including equity and regulatory considerations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in total rewards or compensation with global scope.
• Experience advising senior leadership and influencing decisions.
• Strong analytical and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate total rewards strategy into frameworks for base salary, incentives, equity, and market pricing.
• Establish governance, KPIs, controls, and audit mechanisms.
• Collaborate with HR and finance for program effectiveness, budgeting, and scenario analysis.
• Develop clear communication strategies and educate stakeholders.
• Oversee compensation tools and technology, including Workday enhancements.

Skills

Total rewards

Global compensation governance

Pay equity

Regulatory considerations

Executive advisory

Analytical skills

Leadership

Job description

Role

Director, Global Compensation at a biopharma company focused on oncology and RAS-addicted cancers, responsible for developing and governing scalable, global compensation programs aligned with business strategies.

Responsibilities

translate total rewards strategy into frameworks for base salary, incentives, equity, and market pricing; establish governance, KPIs, controls, and audit mechanisms; collaborate with HR and finance for program effectiveness, budgeting, and scenario analysis; develop clear communication strategies and educate stakeholders; oversee compensation tools and technology, including Workday enhancements.

Requirements

10+ years in total rewards or compensation, with senior-level experience in global frameworks, governance, pay equity, and regulatory considerations; proven ability to advise senior leadership, develop recommendations, and influence decisions; strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred

experience in biotech/pharma scaling, executive compensation, equity management, and relevant certifications (e.g., CCP).

High-Value

global compensation strategy, governance, pay equity, transparency, cross-functional collaboration, and experience supporting rapid organizational growth.

WorkSetup

on-site at Redwood City, CA; salary range $201,000–$251,000, inclusive of total rewards components.