Head of Incentive Compensation Strategy

Galderma; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 195,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Galderma seeks a Director of Incentive Compensation to lead the IC team within Commercial Excellence in Boston. You will design and administer sales incentive plans aligned with business objectives and drive best-in-class compensation practices.

The role demands 10+ years in commercial operations, pharma experience, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, streamline processes, and optimize data-driven incentives using tools like IQVIA, Veeva CRM, and PowerBI/Tableau.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field required; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years in Commercial Operations in a corporate environment; pharma experience required.
• Deep expertise in incentive compensation constructs and managing multiple projects.
• Strategic thinker who builds relationships with internal leaders to reach consensus.
• Proven track record leading a team on complex business issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Incentive Compensation team and design, administer plans.
• Drive best-in-class pharma compensation practices and plan adoption.
• Analyze compensation changes and partner with sales leadership on evolution.
• Identify system improvements and data enhancements; ensure compliance.
• Communicate accrual forecasts and align plans with budgets.

Skills

Incentive compensation

Leadership

Data analysis

Excel

PowerBI

Tableau

Communication

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

IQVIA

Veeva CRM

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HUB

SP Dispense

Job description

Galderma seeks a Director of Incentive Compensation to lead the IC team within Commercial Excellence in Boston. You will design and administer sales incentive plans aligned with business objectives and drive best-in-class compensation practices.

The role demands 10+ years in commercial operations, pharma experience, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, streamline processes, and optimize data-driven incentives using tools like IQVIA, Veeva CRM, and PowerBI/Tableau.