Associate Director, Incentive Compensation

AstraZeneca•Boston, MA

3d•$147,908 - $221,862•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, Incentive Compensation, Hematology/Nephrology is a key business partner to Alexion’s US Hem/Neph business and a strategic leader within the Business Operations and Commercial Effectiveness organization. The role leads and administers the end-to-end incentive compensation process for the Hem/Neph division, partnering with functional teams to optimize incentive programs. It provides expert review, advice, and counsel on incentive plan creation and administration, evaluation, and benchmarking. The position is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with a hybrid schedule of three days per week. Duties are generally conducted in an office environment, with general availability during standard business hours. The annual base pay range is $147,908–$221,862. The position is eligible for incentives, including short-term incentive bonuses and equity-based awards for salaried roles. Benefits include qualified retirement programs, paid time off, and health, dental, and vision coverage, subject to applicable plan terms.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Pharmaceutical industry experience required, preferably in rare disease.
Analytics skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities.
Demonstrated understanding of incentive compensation plans, including commission, goal, and MBO plans, or equivalent experience building plans.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively in writing and orally.
Detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills and a sense of urgency.
Ability to quickly establish relationships of trust and credibility with internal stakeholder-partners and be viewed as a business partner.
High attention to detail and ability to assess and diagnose business needs and develop impactful solutions.
In-depth critical-thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
Deep understanding of sales processes, methodologies, and procedures.
Ability to use a computer; communicate by phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem-solving, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; and maintain general availability during standard business hours, with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Business, Finance, Math, or a related major is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work independently in a lean, dynamic, and nimble environment and adjust to changing priorities.
Ability to work on multiple projects and meet timelines.

Responsibilities

Strategically design and administer field-based compensation programs for the US Hem/Neph business that recognize and reward employee performance and drive business results.
Conduct complex research and analysis of rewards and incentive compensation programs in support of business objectives.
Benchmark Sales Incentive Plan designs and ensure local market competitiveness.
Work with internal teams and potentially external vendors and consultants to enhance data availability and incorporate data into incentive plans.
Lead projects involving the development of innovative models, methodologies, and approaches.
Create presentation materials for communications, training, and executive reviews, and manage incentive plan communications and training.
Lead senior management and key collaborators across Business Operations and Commercial Effectiveness, HR, Legal, Finance, and other functions through incentive plan approvals.
Perform quality-control measures to ensure a high level of accuracy.
Manage field inquiries related to incentive compensation.
Partner with technology teams to define system business specifications and automate performance reporting and incentive calculations.
Monitor and analyze incentive plans on an ongoing basis.
Stay informed about federal and state government regulations affecting compensation programs.
Ensure compliance with Alexion processes related to incentive compensation.