Director, Total Rewards

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director, Total Rewards in the United States.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and hands-on Total Rewards leader to shape and scale compensation, equity, benefits, and wellness programs within a fast-growing biopharmaceutical environment. In this role, you will partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to develop innovative, competitive, and compliant rewards strategies that support business growth and attract top-tier talent. You will play a critical role in aligning rewards programs with organizational goals while fostering a high-performance and employee-centric culture. The position offers broad exposure across executive compensation, benefits operations, global rewards governance, and workforce analytics. Ideal for a collaborative and data-driven professional, this role combines strategic influence with operational execution in a fully remote and mission-driven organization. You will have the opportunity to directly impact employee experience, organizational scalability, and long-term talent retention.

• Develop and lead a comprehensive total rewards strategy aligned with organizational growth, talent priorities, and business objectives.
• Oversee compensation structures including base salary, incentive plans, equity programs, bonus cycles, and long-term incentives to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Partner with executive leadership, Finance, and Legal teams to support executive compensation initiatives and Board or Compensation Committee activities.
• Manage compensation benchmarking, pay equity analysis, and market pricing strategies to support effective talent attraction and retention.
• Design and administer competitive benefits and wellness programs including healthcare, retirement, leave management, wellbeing initiatives, and employee allowances.
• Lead vendor management, benefits renewals, and compliance initiatives related to compensation and benefits regulations.
• Develop reporting dashboards and analytics to evaluate program effectiveness, workforce trends, cost optimization, and employee engagement.
• Support organizational growth initiatives, transformation projects, and cross-functional collaboration while serving as a trusted advisor on rewards-related matters.
• Drive employee communications, education, and training programs related to compensation, benefits enrollment, and wellness initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in total rewards, including leadership across compensation and benefits functions.
• Experience within biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or another highly regulated and complex industry environment.
• Strong expertise in executive compensation, equity administration, long-term incentive programs, and compensation governance.
• Proven ability to partner with executive stakeholders, Compensation Committees, and senior leadership teams.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms, compensation management systems, and equity administration tools.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and financial acumen with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, lead change initiatives, and manage multiple priorities in a high-growth environment.
• Advanced degree or professional certifications such as CCP, CBP, GRP, or CEBS are considered a plus.
• Global total rewards experience and prior support of commercial-stage organizations are highly valued.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range between $190,000 and $215,000 annually.
• Performance-based incentive opportunities tied to individual and company performance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off and leave programs.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible work arrangements.
• Opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing and innovative biopharmaceutical organization.
• Exposure to executive leadership and strategic organizational initiatives.
• Professional growth opportunities within a collaborative and mission-driven culture.