Global Executive Compensation Lead

Takeda; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 154,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking an Executive Compensation Lead to shape and deliver compensation programs for the Executive Team and Directors. You will benchmark, model, govern, and administer programs across the US, Japan, and other markets, partnering with senior leaders for alignment with company performance.

The role requires executive compensation expertise, sound judgment, strong analytics, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in executive compensation, governance, or related area.
• Experience supporting executive/Director compensation strategy and governance.
• Knowledge of benchmarking, peer-group methodology, and pay-for-performance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and development of compensation programs for Takeda’s Executives and Directors.
• Support annual incentive goal setting, payout modeling, and governance.
• Lead benchmarking against global peers and internal comparisons.
• Coordinate with Compensation Committee and Board materials and governance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams in a complex global organization.
• Ensure equity and incentive programs are competitive and fairly administered.

Skills

Executive compensation

Benchmarking

Financial modeling

Governance

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Workday/HRIS

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field

Advanced degree or professional certification (HR/Finance/Law)

Tools

Workday

Job description

Takeda is seeking an Executive Compensation Lead to shape and deliver compensation programs for the Executive Team and Directors. You will benchmark, model, govern, and administer programs across the US, Japan, and other markets, partnering with senior leaders for alignment with company performance.

The role requires executive compensation expertise, sound judgment, strong analytics, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly to diverse audiences.