Global Head of Total Rewards

Company Information

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 and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy.

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) in 2017. 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 a Global Head of Total Rewards as part of the HR team based in Somerset, NJ.

Role Overview

Global HR Team is seeking talent to lead the total rewards function, build the framework and environment to attract & maintain talent assets for the US, Europe, and China.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the total rewards planning & execution, ensure the total rewards strategy is aligned with business objectives.

Develop and ensure the effectiveness of compensation policies, guidelines and procedures.

Manage company equity program.

Establish and evolve compensation programs, such as: grading structure/job family; pay scale and structure; merit planning; short-term incentive plans; equity program; employee engagement programs etc.

Lead efforts on executive compensation.

Oversee and assess the services and performance of benefits consultants, brokers, third party administrators and other vendors/providers.

Oversee management of HRIS system and recommend strategic improvements or system additions to better support the department and organization.

Identify potential risk and ensure compliance at all levels. Monitor all regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., reporting, disclosure, procedures) for compensation and benefits programs.

Providing advice to management on compensation and benefits -related topics. Change management and communication related to ongoing or new compensation practices.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree Required. Master in HR or related field preferred.

10+ year of experience of progressive compensation related development.

Experience in Pharma industry preferred.

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) is a plus.

Understanding of SEC, SOX, and tax requirements as well as all other government regulations that apply to compensation base and incentive compensation.

Excellent understanding of U.S. and global compensation and benefits practices.

Experience with executive and global compensation programs, compensation planning methodologies, and survey/analysis/data collection.

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Legend Biotech is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is Legend’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Legend Biotech maintains a drug-free workplace.