Senior Director, Total Rewards

About Generate:Biomedicines

Generate:Biomedicines is a new kind of therapeutics company – existing at the intersection of machine learning, biological engineering, and medicine – pioneering Generative Biology™ to create breakthrough medicines where novel therapeutics are computationally generated, instead of being discovered. The Company has built a machine learning-powered biomedicines platform with the potential to generate new drugs across a wide range of biologic modalities. This platform represents a potentially fundamental shift in what is possible in the field of biotherapeutic development.

We pursue this audacious vision because we believe in the unique and revolutionary power of generative biology to radically transform the lives of billions, with an outsized opportunity for patients in need. We are seeking collaborative, relentless problem solvers that share our passion for impact to join us!

Generate:Biomedicines was founded in 2018 by Flagship Pioneering and has received nearly $700 million in funding, providing the resources to rapidly scale the organization. The Company has offices in Somerville and Andover, Massachusetts with over 275 employees.

The Role 

The Generate:Biomedicines People and Culture team is on a mission to create an environment where Generators from all backgrounds can thrive and are enabled to contribute their best. We are recruiting an exceptional Senior Director, Total Rewards to lead the strategy and execution of Compensation, Benefits, Equity, and other rewards frameworks. This is a critical leadership position on an innovative People and Culture team, and a role that is deeply integrated with other functional areas across P&C, Finance, Legal and the business at large.  

This job is for you if you are a strong people manager and committed team player focused on outcomes and impact, are deeply experienced in Total Rewards, and are a creative and strategic thinker. The ideal candidate is experienced at taking concepts through to execution by employing strong project management skills. In our fast paced, start-up environment, you will need to be comfortable building and evolving programs and processes.  You are a leader who is passionate about creating capacity by streamlining and automating work, leveraging digital tools to improve the employee experience, and providing exceptional service delivery and process execution. This role is based in our Somerville, MA office and requires an on-site presence 3+ days a week, with flexibility for hybrid work. 

Here’s How You’ll Contribute 

• Working with the Chief People Officer an and other key stakeholders, lead the development and implementation of The Company's Total Rewards philosophy and programs, from design to execution. Collaborate with leaders across the organization on multi-year rewards strategy and plans 
• Lead and develop a small team of Total Rewards experts, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence 
• Prepare complex rewards recommendation and analysis materials for Board of Director meetings; strategically partner with and manage relationships with external vendors on executive compensation reviews, equity analysis and insights vital to the Board of Directors, Compensation Committee and other audiences 
• Research and recommend evolution of our benefits and wellness packages.  
• Guide pay equity studies, compliance, and pay for performance programs to meet and anticipate changing industry standards, remain competitive, and meet the evolving needs of Generators 
• Collaborate with stakeholders within and outside of People and Culture to develop strategies, programs and policies that continually elevate the team’s service delivery and impact 
• Own the project to develop job family architectures, career frameworks, leveling and associated rewards structures 
• Clearly communicate company policies and ensure they’re administered in compliance with all federal and state laws/regulations  

The Ideal Candidate Will Have 

• 15+ years’ experience leading across the various domains of Total Rewards in biotech/life sciences and/ or technology organizations, with progressive responsibility across compensation, benefits, and LTI/equity plan design and administration. 
• A combination of experience in both high-growth and more established organizations 
• Experience in both private and public company Total Rewards environments  
• Demonstrated ability to build capabilities in a fast-paced environment with evolving infrastructure 
• Exceptional skills in prioritization, managing multiple projects, and fostering effective collaboration 
• Expertise developing and delivering communications that help Generators understand the value of their total rewards and other benefits 
• B.A. or B.S. degree in Human Resources, Business, or other relevant subject area preferred 

Who Will Love This Job 

• A passionate colleague who believes that laughing at least once a day makes work better 
• A visionary strategist and scaler, adept at connecting the dots between Generate:Biomedicines vision and the innovations and infrastructure required to achieve it 
• An agile leader with strong project management skills, able to operate at all levels and across People and Culture. This role requires you to dive into the details while simultaneously leading transformative initiatives  
• A creative thinker who is not confined to traditional approached, willing to explore new and/or unconventional strategies if the impact or doing so is greater than “doing what has always been done” 
• Someone excited about creating automated workflows and harnessing the power of analytics while also recognizing the importance of a building a strong foundation and getting the basics right 
• A self-starter who is comfortable with change and ambiguity 
• A data enthusiast who brings a very detail-oriented, yet adaptable approach to problem solving 
• A lifelong learner who is eager to grow and innovate in the Total Rewards field 

Location

This role is based in our Somerville, MA office and requires an on-site presence 3+ days a week, with flexibility for hybrid work. 

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Generate:Biomedicines is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

COVID Safety:

Generate:Biomedicines enforces a mandatory vaccination policy for COVID-19. All employees must be fully vaccinated and have received a booster.  The purpose of this policy is to safeguard the health of our employees, their families, and the community at large from infectious disease that may be reduced by vaccinations.  The Company will make exceptions to this policy if required by applicable law and will consider requests for an exemption from this policy due to a medical reason, or because of a sincerely held religious belief, or any other exemptions that may be recognized by applicable.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Generate:Biomedicines does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Generate:Biomedicines or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by the Company’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Generate:Biomedicines and the Company will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.