Senior Director Executive Compensation & Global Equity (REMOTE)

Senior Director Executive Compensation & Global Equity (REMOTE) Req ID #:  159198 Location: 

Wilmington, MA, US, 01887 Concord, NC, US, 28027 US Horsham, PA, US, 19044 Billerica, MA, US, 01821 Groton, CT, US, 06340 Catskill, NY, US, 12414 Cape Canaveral, FL, US, 32920 Lowell, MA, US, 01854 Hartford, CT, US, 06106 Cambridge, MA, US, 02139 Hanover, MD, US, 21076 Malvern, PA, US, 19355 Baltimore, MD, US, 21224 Fredericksburg, VA, US, 22405 Hamden, CT, US, 06518 Labelle, FL, US, 33935 RTP, NC, US, 27709-2016 Frederick, MD, US, 21701 Charlotte, NC, US, 28203 Fort Pierce, FL, US, 34982 East Kingston, NH, US, 03827 Boston, MA, US, 02116 Lebanon, CT, US, 06249 Labelle, FL, US, 33935 Hillsborough, NC, US, 27278 Charleston, SC, US, 29407 Wayne, PA, US, 19087 For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

IMPORTANT:   In order to be considered for this position, a resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application process.  Please make sure work history and education are added correctly.    Job Summary  

The Senior Director of Executive Compensation and Equity is a global leadership role at CRL responsible for the strategic direction and shaping of programs to address our high growth and changing talent needs in a talent-competitive environment. H/She will ensure that we have world-class programs that attract and retain talent and promote a culture of performance-based rewards.

Reporting to the Vice President of Global Total Rewards, h/she will have a team of compensation and benefits professionals in a global environment and will provide leading edge and proven HR strategies and practices. H/she will lead multi-year transformational projects that enact strategic changes, enhance our position in the marketplace, and maintain governance as it applies to Executive Pay and Board related activities.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:  Leads strategic designs that shape executive compensation programs, focused incentive plans, retention plans, and reward and recognition programs that are specifically designed to address executives within what is required for governance Leads leveling and benchmarking activities for executives, VP and above.  Works with Employee Compensation leader to manage and deliver executive annual incentive program (EICP).  Manages global equity awards design, planning and execution, collaborating with business and HR leaders as appropriate.  This includes understanding the Market practices, accounting expense and reporting and tax requirements. Develops, and prepares materials for the compensation committee of the board of directors. In addition, manages the Board of Directors pay plan.  This includes managing process related to compensation committee requests and regular reporting with thoughtful view of governance. Manages the process for preparing the executive compensation sections of the Company’s annual proxy, i.e., the CD&A, Compensation Summary Table, Change in Control and other relevant schedules and tables while working closely with the corporate legal department. Continuous monitoring of compensation, tax, SEC and accounting regulations to stay informed of all current and pending legislation as well as industry trends regarding compensation (409A, 162m, say-on-pay) and how they may affect the Company’s plans. Lead in the development and modeling of new equity plan share requests and their associated calculations (i.e. burn rates, overhang and dilution calculations). Support M&A activities as it relates to acquired executives, including but not limited to assessing and recommending potential changes in executive pay for acquired execs. Researches and provides competitive intelligence and predictive analytics in support of various executive programs. Project management for other areas will be required as needed. Job Qualifications Significant experience in executive pay and equity programs, including US public company expertise, retention tools, change management and communications.  A minimum of 10 years of experience in human resources with primary responsibility for compensation and benefits in a global environment Broad understanding of executive compensation legal requirements, regulatory issues, and global laws.  A track record of providing active consulting and collaborative problem-solving support, and tailoring influence strategies to drive the desired change.  Demonstrated ability to work with key stakeholders to develop value-added, pragmatic rewards solutions tailored to specific business requirements that are aligned with the Company’s mission, values and strategy.  Experience assessing and designing executive pay programs. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to leverage data and metrics to drive both organization and business solutions.  Strong track record in working with senior leadership to implement management capability development and orchestrate organization change.  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, organization development or related Human Resources field. A Master’s degree in Business or Human Resources is a plus.

Leadership Qualities and Behaviors Solutions partnering ability and influencing skills. Presents solutions in ways that are heard, understood and supported even when unpopular. Adds insight that positively influences executive and senior management decision-making.  Communicates with clarity, conviction and confidence across regions/cultures, including upward when necessary. Able to understand and work in a matrix environment.  Builds trust through personal credibility.  Strong analytical and process skills. Able to analyze, interpret, and utilize data to make sound business decisions. Must also be a creative, strategic thinker and good listener Organizationally savvy, and an understanding of how to navigate within a highly matrixed environment.   Exemplifies superior ethical standards beyond reproach. 

IMPORTANT: A resume is required to be considered for this position. If you have not uploaded your resume in your candidate profile, please return to upload field and attach your resume/CV. 

Vaccine Mandate

Charles River is a U.S. Federal Contractor.  As a result, we must follow the Presidential Executive Order to mandate vaccinations, and ensure our employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by December 8, 2021.  Our main priority is the wellbeing, health, and safety of our people. We will be requiring proof of vaccination from all employees. 

Anyone with requests for disability-related and/or religious exemptions should contact Talent Acquisition (crrecruitment_US@crl.com) so that information can be provided about the accommodation process at Charles River.

About Corporate Functions

The Corporate Functions provide operational support across Charles River in areas such as Human Resources, Finance, IT, Legal, Sales, Quality Assurance, Marketing, and Corporate Development. They partner with their colleagues across the company to develop and drive strategies and to set global standards. The functions are essential to providing a bridge between strategic vision and operational readiness, to ensure ongoing functional innovation and capability improvement.  

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 18,000 employees within 100 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. 

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of >80% of the drugs approved by the FDA for the past 3 years.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

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