Global Executive Compensation Lead

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited; Adams (MA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Executive Compensation Lead to shape and administer global executive compensation programs for the executive team and directors. You will partner with senior leaders to benchmark, model, and govern base salary, incentives, long-term incentives, and equity awards across markets.

Collaboration with Legal, Finance, Investor Relations, and HR is required to ensure regulatory and governance alignment, audit readiness, and clear communications to the Compensation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Legal Studies, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in executive compensation, governance, or related area.
• Experience supporting executive/Director compensation strategy, governance, and program design.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop compensation programs for Takeda's Executive Team and Directors.
• Benchmark market data and develop recommendations for base salary, incentives, and equity awards.
• Governance and Board/Committee support, including materials and meeting materials.
• Coordinate global compensation governance across regions and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead end-to-end execution of compensation processes, including payouts and equity administration.

Skills

Executive compensation

Governance

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Communication

Workday

Analytics

Equity administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, Legal Studies, or related field

Advanced degree or professional certification

Tools

Workday

Equity administration system

Analytics tools

Job description

Takeda in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Executive Compensation Lead to shape and administer global executive compensation programs for the executive team and directors. You will partner with senior leaders to benchmark, model, and govern base salary, incentives, long-term incentives, and equity awards across markets.

Collaboration with Legal, Finance, Investor Relations, and HR is required to ensure regulatory and governance alignment, audit readiness, and clear communications to the Compensation