Global Executive Compensation Leader

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Kendall Square (MA); 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 worldwide. You will guide benchmarking, modeling, governance, and administration to ensure competitive, equitable equity and incentive programs across the United States, Japan, and other markets.

You will lead market research, scenario analysis, payout modeling, and cross‑functional collaboration with Legal, Finance, and Investor Relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in executive compensation, governance, or related area.
• Experience designing and supporting executive/director compensation strategies.
• Knowledge of benchmarking, peer-group methodology, market positioning, internal comparisons, and pay-for-performance.
• Experience supporting Compensation Committee or Board processes and materials.
• Financial modeling including scenario planning, forecasting, payout modeling, or sensitivity analysis.
• Knowledge of long-term incentive and equity programs, including grant sizing and vesting.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to present to senior leadership.
• Experience with governance processes, controls, audit readiness, or data quality.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and development of executive compensation programs for Takeda’s Executive Team and Directors.
• Monitor market trends, governance practices, and regulatory developments to enhance programs.
• Conduct market benchmarking using global peer groups and surveys; develop base salary and incentive recommendations.
• Support annual and long-term incentive design, grant sizing, vesting, and administration; ensure policy adherence.
• Prepare materials for Compensation Committee and Board reviews; coordinate governance calendar and approvals.
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders to align compensation principles across regions; ensure disclosures meet regulatory requirements.

Skills

Executive compensation

Governance

Benchmarking

Financial modeling

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Workday

Job description

Takeda is seeking an Executive Compensation Lead to shape and deliver compensation programs for the Executive Team and Directors worldwide. You will guide benchmarking, modeling, governance, and administration to ensure competitive, equitable equity and incentive programs across the United States, Japan, and other markets.

You will lead market research, scenario analysis, payout modeling, and cross‑functional collaboration with Legal, Finance, and Investor Relations.