Vice President Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, human resources, economics, or a related field.
• At least 15 years of progressive Total Rewards experience.
• At least 8 years in senior leadership roles at Director, Senior Director, or Vice President level.
• Significant hands-on experience supporting Board Compensation Committees, designing executive compensation programs, and executing proxy statement disclosures.
• Proven track record of building, mentoring, and inspiring high-performing multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong business partnering skills and the ability to build trusted relationships and communicate with executive leadership, Board members, and external advisors.
• Strong understanding of public company governance, financial modeling, SEC/IRS compliance, and equity administration.
• Professional integrity, discretion, and sound judgment when handling sensitive and confidential executive information.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent high-priority workstreams accurately, with sound judgment and minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with HR systems, market pricing software, equity administration platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with executive presence.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or MBA.
• CCP, CEBS, or relevant professional certification.
• Experience in a publicly traded pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences organization.
• Oracle HR systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise the CHRO, CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board Compensation Committee on total rewards strategy.
• Lead annual executive compensation planning, benchmarking, pay positioning, and competitive assessments with external consultants.
• Design and present executive compensation recommendations, Board materials, and proxy statement disclosures, including CD&A narratives.
• Ensure executive reward structures support performance, retention, shareholder alignment, and long-term value creation.
• Oversee the design and administration of equity and long-term incentive programs, including RSUs, performance equity, and executive retention vehicles.
• Manage equity budgeting, dilution modeling, and plan governance with Legal, Finance, and external advisors.
• Establish and govern enterprise compensation strategy, salary structures, market pricing, job architecture, and career frameworks.
• Lead annual merit, promotion, and incentive compensation cycles in partnership with Finance and business leaders on workforce planning and budgeting.
• Conduct pay equity analyses and ensure compensation decisions are data-driven, equitable, and compliant.
• Lead the Payroll team and oversee accurate, timely, compliant multi-state payroll administration, tax filings, and system integrations.
• Manage the HRIS function, including system optimization, data integrity, reporting analytics, and process automation.
• Develop and execute U.S. and international benefits strategies covering healthcare, retirement, leave, and wellness programs.
• Manage benefits vendor selection, contract negotiations, and performance to optimize cost-effectiveness and employee experience.
• Oversee benefits communications and employee education programs.
• Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing Total Rewards team focused on analytics, execution, and continuous improvement.
• Cultivate cross-functional leadership relationships while balancing employee experience, fiscal responsibility, and strategic priorities.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with SEC, IRS, ERISA, ACA, and applicable employment laws.
• Oversee audits, internal controls, regulatory filings, and governance processes to mitigate risk and support public company requirements.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid leave programs.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Many benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.
• Competitive short-term and long-term incentive program based on performance and company results.