Moderna

Biotech

Director,ExecutiveCompensation

$167–301k Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Director, Executive Compensation at Moderna. Skills: Executive compensation, Compensation strategy, HR operations. Develop and implement executive compensation programs. Administer company-wide compensation and benefits programs”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure competitive and equitable compensation; Support talent attraction and retention; Drive effective HR operations

Industry & Context.

Biotech
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Problem resolution

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, 5+ years of experience in Human Resources, Experience with HRIS systems, Experience with compensation and benefits administration, Experience with employee relations and performance management

Nice to Have

Master's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred, SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification preferred, Experience in a public company environment preferred

What You'll Do.

Develop and implement executive compensation programs

Administer company-wide compensation and benefits programs

Conduct market research and analysis for compensation benchmarking

Manage annual salary review process

Oversee equity programs

Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations

Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders

Manage employee relations issues

Develop and implement HR policies and procedures

Support organizational development initiatives

Manage HRIS data integrity

Prepare compensation reports for leadership

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with HR Business Partners; Collaborate with Finance; Work with legal counsel

Communication Scope

Executive presentations; Report writing

Process & Methodology

Project planning, Execution, Stakeholder management

Full Job Description

**The Role** Moderna is seeking a Director, Executive Compensation to play a key role on the Global Total Rewards team. Reporting to the Head of Total Rewards, this position will be responsible for the design, governance, analysis, and administration of executive compensation programs that support Moderna's business strategy and talent objectives. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and partners closely with Legal, Finance, HR, and external advisors to ensure executive compensation programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with shareholder interests. The successful candidate is driven, curious, collaborative, and energized by the opportunity to contribute to a high-performing, mission-driven organization. **Here’s What You’ll Do** * Lead the design, implementation, and administration of executive compensation programs, including annual and long-term incentive plans * Partner with business leaders and HR colleagues to identify needs and priorities; conduct market research, internal analyses, and financial modeling to inform compensation recommendations * Evaluate and enhance executive compensation programs, policies, processes, and governance practices to support a dynamic and evolving business * Monitor executive compensation trends and stay current on regulatory, governance, disclosure, and shareholder developments impacting executive pay * Partner with Legal, Finance, and external advisors on executive compensation matters, including SEC disclosure requirements, accounting considerations, and governance practices * Develop materials and presentations for the Compensation & Talent Committee, senior leadership, and other key stakeholders to support executive compensation decisions * Support annual executive compensation planning processes, including compensation reviews, incentive design, peer group assessments, and market benchmarking * Lead the preparation and review of executive compensation disclosures for the annual proxy statement, i

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