Executive Reward Lead

Significant experience in executive compensation or total rewards within complex, multinational organizations; prior exposure to Remuneration Committee work and public company disclosures preferred.

Deep knowledge of executive pay design, LTI instruments (e.g., RSUs, PSUs, options), performance metrics, deferral/malus/clawback, tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements across relevant jurisdictions.

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Economics, Business, or related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CCP/GRP, CIPD) is advantageous.

Strong quantitative skills, including pay benchmarking, equity valuation, scenario analysis, and Excel proficiency.

in levelling executive roles, ideally using the IPE methodology.

Demonstrated ability to manage complex governance cycles, disclosures, and controls with high accuracy and confidentiality.

Excellent communication, executive presence, and the ability to translate complex concepts into clear recommendations.

Proven track record leading cross-functional projects end-to-end.

employing AI-enabled tools to support reward analytics, scenario modelling, and insight communication with a responsible and secure approach to data usage.

Formal Reward postgraduate qualification.

in preparation for the EU Pay Transparency Directive.

management and delivery experience.

Confident and proactive in adopting new and innovative digital tools to simplify processes and communicate evidence and findings through digital methods.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines.

In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions.

That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office.

But that doesn't mean we're not flexible.

We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility.

Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Here, your expertise powers the engine behind scientific breakthroughs.

You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with diverse specialists across the enterprise, using advanced data, digital tools, and design thinking to solve real problems that shape how we grow.

We value ambition and kindness in equal measure, creating space for smart risks, constructive challenge, and the freedom to own outcomes.

Your work will be visible, high-impact, and directly connected to improving patients’ lives, supported by a collaborative culture that prizes curiosity, accountability, and doing things the right way.

Step into a role where your insight moves leaders and your decisions shape value, make your impact today!

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