Global Executive Compensation Lead

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 1:

Eight weeks parental leave

Job summary

Legend Biotech is seeking a Compensation Consultant in Somerset, NJ to join the Human Resources team. The Associate Director, Executive Compensation, will design, analyze, and deliver compensation programs that support growth and governance.

You will partner with Finance and HR, conduct scenario modeling, benchmark executive compensation, and prepare materials for senior leadership and the Compensation Committee. Strong Excel and Workday experience is expected; CCP preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in HR, 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; strong data translation to insights.
• Executive presence with the ability to influence without authority.
• Pragmatic, delivery-oriented mindset with a strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design, model, and support short‑term and long‑term incentive programs.
• Partner with Finance and HR stakeholders to align incentive plans with performance outcomes, affordability, and business strategy.
• Conduct scenario modeling, financial impact analysis, and sensitivity testing to support leadership decision‑making.
• Support the design, assessment, and administration of executive and senior leadership compensation programs.
• Perform benchmarking, pay mix analysis, and competitive positioning for leaders.
• Develop data‑driven materials and recommendations for senior leadership and the Compensation Committee.
• Assist with executive compensation reporting, disclosures, and governance documentation.
• Lead market intelligence and benchmarking efforts for key roles and evolving talent priorities.
• Support global compensation initiatives and compensation communication with leader/HR materials.

Skills

Analytical skills

Modeling

Stakeholder influence

Executive compensation knowledge

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

CCP certification

Tools

Excel

Workday

Job description

Legend Biotech is seeking a Compensation Consultant in Somerset, NJ to join the Human Resources team. The Associate Director, Executive Compensation, will design, analyze, and deliver compensation programs that support growth and governance.

You will partner with Finance and HR, conduct scenario modeling, benchmark executive compensation, and prepare materials for senior leadership and the Compensation Committee. Strong Excel and Workday experience is expected; CCP preferred.