VP Head of Executive

Job Description

The VP Head of Executive Compensation is considered a critical role on the Takeda Total Rewards team. The Vice President of Global Executive Compensation will lead the overall design, implementation, and communication of Takeda’s executive compensation and equity programs. This individual will lead the development of interactions with the Board, Shareholders, Executives, Trustees, and oversight bodies for all executive compensation and equity program related matters.

They will develop materials for Compensation Committee review and discussion, as well as manage other strategic aspects of executive compensation and equity design and management.

In this complex, global company with deep Japanese roots, this leader will work with finance, legal and global compensation to oversee Japanese equity program administration, including being responsible for the administration and management of the Japanese based annual equity programs for both internal/external directors and Japanese based executives and employees. Key responsibilities include thought leadership and execution of executive compensation, leveling senior executive roles, ownership of senior executive population including contracts, executive benefits and other executive perquisites, regulatory disclosures and global Compensation regulation compliance, and overall strategy and design of the executive compensation programs and practices.

The successful placement will be well-versed in all technical aspects of executive compensation in a global company. They will bring a strong understanding of the finance and accounting impact of compensation plan design. Stylistically, they will be low-ego, both hands-on and strategic, and work with agility across time zones and cultures. This leader will be a critical decision maker and culture carrier in a collaborative, supportive and highly responsive culture.

Excellent analytical and modeling skills.

Experience:

• 10+ years in global compensation
• Additional 5+ years in Executive compensation

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

Location:

Boston, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range: $ - $

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives. Employees may also participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits. Employees are eligible to receive up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year, and new hires can accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.