Associate Director,Compensation

Associate Director, Compensation The Associate Director, Compensation is responsible for the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs that support Moderna's talent and business strategies. This role partners closely with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to ensure compensation programs are competitive, equitable, scalable, and aligned with market practices and organizational objectives. Responsibilities Market Analysis & Benchmarking: Oversee market benchmarking efforts, lead the Global Pay Equity process, provide strategic advice on job leveling framework, ensuring consistency across the organization. Compensation Strategy & Program Management: Oversee global compensation planning cycle, develop and refine enterprise‑wide compensation programs, adjustments, and communications. Advisory & Decision Support: Serve as a strategic partner in promotion and ad‑hoc pay increase consultations, conduct retention analysis, prepare and deliver compensation committee materials, provide training to Talent Acquisition. Vendor Management & Compensation Partnerships: Manage relationships with compensation vendors, ensure compliance with vendor agreements, monitor data accuracy and regulatory adherence. Compliance & Advisory: Ensure compliance with external regulations and internal audit standards, partner with Legal on program compliance. Collaboration & Communication: Develop engaging communication materials, collaborate on global projects to promote digitalization, knowledge sharing, and operational efficiency. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, finance, or a related field. Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience (equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered). Full professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken. Strong knowledge of compensation planning, benchmarking, and policy execution. Experience advising stakeholders across HR and business functions on compensation decisions. Familiarity with job architecture frameworks and compensation documentation practices. Proficiency in spreadsheets and reporting tools used for compensation analytics. Demonstrated ability to leverage technology, analytics, and AI‑enabled tools to improve processes and generate insights. Ability to manage multiple concurrent planning cycles, data reviews, or comp projects. Strong attention to detail, with the ability to interpret trends and propose practical solutions. Experience coordinating cross‑functional stakeholders and mentoring others. Pay & Benefits Salary range: $142,500.00 – $256,500.00. The position may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance. Benefits include competitive healthcare, voluntary benefit programs, holistic well‑being support, family planning benefits (fertility, adoption, surrogacy), generous paid time off (vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, discretionary year‑end shutdown), savings and investments, and location‑specific perks. Equal Opportunities Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non‑discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. Accommodations Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position should contact the Accommodations team at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Moderna Therapeutics