Associate Director, Global Compensation
Worldwide Clinical TrialsAbout the role
Who we are
We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.
We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way.
Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.
Why Worldwide
We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!
What the Associate Director, Compensation does at Worldwide
The Associate Director, Global Compensation is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for executing and continuously improving global compensation programs. Reporting to the Director, Global Total Rewards, this role plays a critical part in shaping and operationalizing the global compensation strategy. The Associate Director partners closely with senior leadership to deliver competitive, equitable, and scalable compensation programs while providing analytical insight to support executive and board-level decision-making. This role operates as a player-coach, balancing strategic contribution with hands-on execution and team leadership.
What you will do
Partner with the Director, Global Total Rewards to operationalize and implement the global compensation strategy
Provide strategic input and recommendations on compensation design, structures, and programs
Translate enterprise strategy into scalable programs, tools, and processes
Lead execution, analysis, and administration of executive compensation programs, including base salary, bonus, and long-term incentives (LTI)
Develop executive-ready materials and insights to support senior leadership and Compensation Committee decisions
Partner with the Director on governance, benchmarking, and program design
Own the end-to-end delivery of global compensation operations including annual salary and bonus planning, salary structure design and maintenance, job evaluation and leveling frameworks, market pricing, survey participation, and incentive plan administration
Partner with Commercial, Human Resources Business Partners (HRBP), Finance, and leadership to design and administer sales incentive and commission programs
Monitor effectiveness of sales incentive programs and recommend enhancements
Lead transformation initiatives such as pay transparency, salary structure redesign, and job and title architecture
Drive process improvements and modernization of compensation practices
Serve as a trusted advisor to People Partners, leaders, and Talent Acquisition (TA), and act as an escalation point when necessary
Drive compensation analytics, metrics, cost modeling, and governance compliance
Lead and develop team members
Provide hands-on support for complex analyses and deliverables
Build scalable processes and strengthen team capability
Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
What you bring to the role
The Associate Director, Global Compensation is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for leading the execution and continuous improvement of global compensation programs. Reporting to the Director, Global Total Rewards, this role plays a critical part in shaping and operationalizing the global compensation strategy.
The Associate Director partners closely with senior leadership to deliver competitive, equitable, and scalable compensation programs while providing analytical insight to support executive and board-level decision-making. This role operates as a player–coach, balancing strategic contribution with hands-on execution and team leadership.
Your experience
Bachelor’s degree required; Certified Compensation Profes
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