Associate Director, Executive Compensation
Posted 11 Sep 2026
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- Expected experience
- 6–8 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
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Field of studyBusiness, Economics, Finance, Human Resources (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsCCP
Field of studyBusiness, Economics, Finance, Human Resources (or related)
Study levelMaster's
Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating and, one day, curing life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, we are advancing the next generation of cell therapy through a portfolio of innovative technologies, including autologous, allogeneic, and in vivo cell therapy approaches. Our research spans chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T), T-cell receptor (TCR-T), natural killer (NK) cell-based therapies, and other emerging platforms designed to transform the treatment of serious diseases. From our global network of research and development sites, we are committed to discovering and developing safe, effective, and cutting-edge therapies for patients worldwide.
Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Johnson & Johnson to jointly develop and commercialize CARVYKTI® (ciltacabtagene autoleucel; cilta-cel). Through this strategic partnership, we combine complementary expertise and capabilities to advance innovative immunotherapies for patients living with multiple myeloma.
Legend Biotech is seeking a Associate Director, Executive Compensation as part of the Human Resources team based in Somerset, NJ.
Role Overview
The Associate Director, Executive Compensation, is a strong individual contributor within the Total Rewards team, supporting the design, analysis, and delivery of compensation programs that enable business growth. This role is hands‑on and analytical in nature, with opportunities to contribute to broader compensation strategy through high‑quality execution, insight generation, and partnering with the global compensation team.
The role focuses on reward and incentive plan design, executive and leadership compensation analysis, and market intelligence for business‑critical roles, working closely with internal stakeholders to help ensure competitive and effective rewards that support attraction, retention, and engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Reward & Incentive Plan Design
- Design, model, and support short‑term and long‑term incentive programs, including annual bonus plans, functional and growth‑driven incentives, retention awards, and special programs aligned with business priorities.
- Partner with Finance and HR stakeholders to ensure incentive plans are aligned with performance outcomes, affordability, and business strategy.
- Conduct detailed scenario modeling, financial impact analysis, and sensitivity testing to support leadership decision‑making.
Executive & Leadership Compensation
- Support the design, assessment, and ongoing administration of executive and senior leadership compensation programs, including base pay, incentive opportunities, and equity‑based awards.