VP Head of Executive Compensation

VP Head of Executive Compensation – Takeda The Vice President of Global Executive Compensation will lead the overall design, implementation, and communication of Takeda’s executive compensation and equity programs. This critical role on the Total Rewards team will work with Finance, Legal, and Global Compensation to oversee Japanese equity program administration, collaborate with the Board, Shareholders, Executives, Trustees, and oversight bodies, and manage other strategic aspects of executive compensation and equity design and management. Responsibilities Design, implement, and communicate executive compensation and equity programs. Build and maintain relationships with the Board, Shareholders, Executives, Trustees, and oversight bodies. Develop materials for Compensation Committee review and discussion. Manage the strategic aspects of executive compensation and equity design, including leveling senior executive roles. Oversee the administration of the Japanese based annual equity programs for internal/external directors, Japanese based executives, and employees. Own the senior executive population, including contracts, executive benefits, and other executive perquisites. Ensure regulatory disclosures, global compensation regulation compliance, and overall strategy and design of the executive compensation programs and practices. Act as a critical decision maker and culture carrier in a collaborative, supportive, and highly responsive culture. Qualifications 10+ years in global compensation and an additional 5+ years in executive compensation. Strong understanding of the finance and accounting impact of compensation plan design. Excellent analytical and modeling skills. Hands‑on and strategic mindset with low ego, agility across time zones and cultures. Compensation and Benefits U.S. Base Salary Range: $259,000 - $407,000. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term and/or long‑term incentives and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, short‑term and long‑term disability, basic life, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, well‑being benefits, up to 80 hours of sick time, and up to 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires. Location Boston, MA EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr BioSpace