Global Executive Compensation Leader

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking an Executive Compensation Lead in Cambridge, MA to shape and deliver compensation programs for the executive team and directors. You will provide strategic and operational guidance to senior leaders while leading global benchmarking, modeling, governance, and program administration.

This role collaborates with cross-functional partners across the United States, Japan, and other markets to ensure competitive, equitable, and well-governed executive incentive and equity programs.

Qualifications

• Seven years of executive compensation, governance, or related experience.
• Experience supporting executive or Director compensation strategy, governance, and program design.
• Knowledge of benchmarking, peer-group methodology, and pay-for-performance principles.
• Experience supporting Compensation Committee or Board processes and materials.
• Financial modeling including scenario planning and payout modeling.
• Knowledge of long-term incentive and equity programs across global markets.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to explain complex data.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop compensation programs for Takeda’s Executive Team and Directors.
• Benchmark market trends and manage governance for executive compensation.
• Lead annual incentive and long-term incentive design, sizing, and administration.
• Prepare materials for Compensation Committee and Board approvals.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, Tax, and Investor Relations worldwide.

Skills

Executive compensation

Governance

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Finance

Advanced degree or professional certification

Tools

Workday

Equity administration system

Job description

Takeda is seeking an Executive Compensation Lead in Cambridge, MA to shape and deliver compensation programs for the executive team and directors. You will provide strategic and operational guidance to senior leaders while leading global benchmarking, modeling, governance, and program administration.

This role collaborates with cross-functional partners across the United States, Japan, and other markets to ensure competitive, equitable, and well-governed executive incentive and equity programs.