Associate Director, Global Compensation

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we are developing advanced cell therapies across a diverse array of technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen receptor T-cell, T-cell receptor (TCR-T), and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy. From our three R&D sites around the world, we apply these innovative technologies to pursue the discovery of safe, efficacious and cutting-edge therapeutics for patients worldwide.  

Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Janssen, one of the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson, to jointly develop and commercialize ciltacabtagene autolecuel (cilta-cel). Our strategic partnership is designed to combine the strengths and expertise of both companies to advance the promise of an immunotherapy in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

Legend Biotech is seeking an Associate Director, Global Compensation as part of the Total Rewards team based in Somerset, NJ. 

Role Overview

The Associate Director, Global Compensation will support the Head of Global Total Rewards in designing, implementing, and managing the company’s global compensation programs and processes. This role will ensure that compensation practices are competitive, equitable, and aligned with the company’s strategic objectives

Key Responsibilities  

• Compensation Strategy:
  • Develop and implement global compensation strategies in alignment with the company’s Total Rewards philosophy.
  • Ensure compensation programs support the attraction, retention, and motivation of top talent.
• Job Structure Design and Maintenance:
  • Design and maintain job structures, including job descriptions, job families, and career paths.
  • Ensure job structures are aligned with organizational goals and compensation strategies.
• Program Management:
  • Oversee the administration of global compensation programs, including salary structures, short-term incentive plans, and equity programs.
  • Manage the annual compensation review process, including budgeting, planning, and execution.
• Market Analysis:
  • Conduct regular market analyses to ensure competitive positioning of compensation programs.
  • Benchmark compensation practices against industry standards and make recommendations for adjustments.
• Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations related to compensation.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global compensation trends and regulatory changes.
• Collaboration:
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and other stakeholders to provide compensation guidance and support.
  • Develop and deliver training and communication materials to educate managers and employees on compensation programs.
• Data Analysis and Reporting:
  • Analyze compensation data to identify trends and insights.
  • Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership and the Compensation Committee.
• Ad-hoc projects:
  • Lead special or ad-hoc projects such as pay transparency, pay equity analysis or M&A activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in a compensation program management in a global or public company setting.
• Strong experience designing and implementing job architecture and salary structures across multiple countries and regions.
• Proven experience with executive compensation program and regulatory reporting requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hands-on experience in compensation software and HRIS systems (Workday experience preferred).
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation is a plus.
• Strategic thinking and ability to align compensation programs with business objectives.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-pa