Rewards- Benefits Rx- Senior Manager

Industry/Sector Pharma and Life Sciences

Specialism

Benefits

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As a Senior Manager in Rewards and Benefits, you will play a pivotal role in our Workforce Consulting team, focusing on human resources, talent management, and organizational development. You will collaborate with clients to analyze their reward and benefits strategies, design competitive compensation structures, and develop attractive benefits packages. As a Senior Manager, you will leverage your skills and professional network to deliver quality results, motivating and coaching teams to solve complex problems. You will apply sound judgment, recognizing when to take action and when to escalate, while fostering high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams.

Within our Digital Core Modernisation practice, you will have the opportunity to craft and convey impactful messages that tell a holistic story, applying systems thinking to identify underlying problems and opportunities. You will validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback. Your role will involve directing teams through complexity, demonstrating composure in challenging situations, and initiating open coaching conversations at all levels. In this role at PwC, you will deepen your skills with a focus on staying relevant, contributing to the success of our firm through your commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

- Leading the development and implementation of comprehensive rewards and benefits strategies for clients in the pharma and life sciences sector
- Analyzing client needs to design competitive compensation structures and cost-effective benefits packages
- Utilizing data analytics and market analysis to benchmark compensation and benefits programs
- Collaborating with clients to optimize workforce strategies and enhance employee engagement
- Managing stakeholder relationships to drive successful project outcomes and client satisfaction
- Directing teams through complex challenges, demonstrating composure in ambiguous situations
- Applying systems thinking to identify underlying problems and opportunities within client organizations
- Crafting and conveying clear, impactful messages that tell a holistic story to clients
- Validating outcomes with clients and acting on feedback to refine strategies and solutions
- Initiating open and honest coaching conversations to develop high-performing, diverse teams

What You Must Have

- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 7 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Actuarial Science, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Finance, Financial Mathematics/Quantitative Finance, Government/Public Policy, Health Administration/Public Health, Human Resources/Industrial Relations, Law/Legal Studies, Mathematics/Statistics, Organizational Management/Behavior, Risk Management/Insurance, Science, Taxation, Other
- Demonstrating advanced skills in benefits administration and compensation structuring
- Utilizing data analytics for strategic decision-making in rewards management
- Leading complex projects in the pharma and life sciences sector
- Applying systems thinking to identify and solve underlying problems
- Crafting and conveying clear, impactful messages to diverse audiences
- Directing teams through ambiguity with composure and strategic questioning

Travel Requirements

Up to 60%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $280,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: more about how we work: only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.