Executive Compensation Strategy Architect

Legend Biotech US; Bridgewater (MA); Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-mp

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Legend Biotech US is seeking an Associate Director, Executive Compensation to join the Total Rewards team in a hands-on, analytical role. You will design and analyze compensation programs, lead benchmarking efforts, and partner with Finance and HR to deliver competitive executive rewards in a global context.

The role emphasizes incentive design, leadership compensation analysis, and market intelligence to attract, retain, and engage senior talent across the organization.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience in a global and/or publicly traded company environment; Biotech, Pharma, or Life Sciences experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, model, and support short‑term and long‑term incentive programs, including annual bonus plans and equity-based awards.
• Partner with Finance and HR stakeholders to ensure plans align with performance outcomes and strategy.
• Conduct detailed scenario modeling, financial impact analysis, and sensitivity testing.
• Support executive compensation programs, including base pay, incentive opportunities, and equity awards.
• Lead market intelligence, benchmarking, and pay-mactoring for leadership roles.
• Develop clear, data‑driven materials and recommendations for leadership and Compensation Committee discussions.
• Assist with executive compensation reporting, disclosures, and governance documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Modeling skills

Executive compensation knowledge

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

CCP or progress toward CCP

Tools

Workday

HR systems

Job description

Legend Biotech US is seeking an Associate Director, Executive Compensation to join the Total Rewards team in a hands-on, analytical role. You will design and analyze compensation programs, lead benchmarking efforts, and partner with Finance and HR to deliver competitive executive rewards in a global context.

The role emphasizes incentive design, leadership compensation analysis, and market intelligence to attract, retain, and engage senior talent across the organization.