Sr Director, Compensation

GeneDx•New York City, NY

1d•$200,000 - $220,000•Remote

About The Position

GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS) delivers personalized and actionable health insights to inform diagnosis, direct treatment, and improve drug discovery. We are uniquely positioned to harness genomic and large-scale clinical datasets to accelerate precision medicine as the standard of care. Backed by the world’s largest rare-disease database, our mission is to transform healthcare—and our people strategy is at the heart of that transformation. For more information, visit www.genedx.com . Summary We are looking for a dynamic, future-focused Senior Director of Compensation & Equity to design and deliver the next-generation compensation strategy at GeneDx. This is not just a comp role; it’s an opportunity to redefine how a high-growth, mission-driven company rewards, recognizes, and inspires its people. Reporting directly to the Head of People, this leader will build a transparent, equitable, and scalable total rewards framework that aligns executives, engages employees, and excites candidates — creating a compelling employee experience so strong it renders old tools like non-competes obsolete. This leader will be both strategist and operator : a trusted advisor to the executive team and Compensation Committee, and a builder of systems, programs, and narratives that balance employee impact, shareholder value, and future scalability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Economics, or related field; advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred.
12+ years of progressive compensation experience, including at least 3 years in executive/equity compensation within a public company.
Proven success preparing and presenting at the Board/Compensation Committee level.
Advanced expertise in market pricing, modeling, analytics, and pay equity frameworks.
Exceptional ability to translate complex compensation concepts into clear, compelling narratives for executives, leaders, and employees alike.

Nice To Haves

CCP or equivalent professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Strategy & Leadership Architect the enterprise-wide compensation philosophy and strategy that positions GeneDx as a top-tier employer of choice. Partner with the executive team and Board to ensure alignment on compensation practices that are data-informed, transparent, and equitable. Lead the Compensation Committee agenda end-to-end: content, storytelling, relationships, recommendations, and alignment across management and external partners.
Program Design & Innovation Design and evolve cash, equity, and incentive programs that are easy to understand, compelling in the market, and scalable for growth. Champion holistic and forward-looking reward models that recognize both results and values-based behaviors, balancing competitiveness with sustainability. Partner cross-functionally (People, Finance, Legal, and external advisors) to innovate around equity, dilution management, and emerging trends in total rewards.
Enablement & Communication Lead the education and enablement of leaders, managers, and employees on complex compensation topics, making them transparent and digestible. Build resources, tools, and training that ensure consistent application, foster trust, and enhance the overall employee experience. Operationalize compensation cycles and communications that drive clarity, confidence, and engagement.
Governance & Analytics Oversee the governance of compensation and equity programs to ensure compliance with public-company regulations and disclosures (proxy, CD&A, SEC). Deliver data-driven insights and reporting to the executive team and Board, enabling better workforce and financial decisions. Provide compensation expertise for M&A, reorganizations, and strategic initiatives.
People Leadership Lead, coach, and elevate a small but mighty team of compensation and equity professionals. Set a tone of curiosity, innovation, and excellence, ensuring the team delivers both accuracy and breakthrough ideas.