Associate Director, Executive Compensation

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 Compensation Consultant 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 Rewardsteam supporting the design analysis and delivery of compensation programs that enable business growth. Thisrole is handson and analytical in nature with opportunities to contribute to broader compensation strategythrough highquality 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 businesscritical roles working closely with internal stakeholders to help ensurecompetitive and effective rewards that support attraction retention and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Reward & Incentive Plan Design

• Design model and support shortterm and longterm incentive programs including annual bonus plans functional and growthdriven 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 decisionmaking.

Executive & Leadership Compensation

• Support the design assessment and ongoing administration of executive and senior leadership compensation programs including base pay incentive opportunities and equitybased awards.
• Perform executive and leadership benchmarking pay mix analysis and competitive positioning.
• Develop clear datadriven materials analyses and recommendations to support senior leadership and Compensation Committee discussions.
• Assist with executive compensation reporting disclosures and supporting documentation ensuring accuracy and consistency with governance frameworks.

Market Intelligence & Benchmarking

• Partner proactively with business leaders Talent and HR to identify businesscritical and growthdriving roles emerging skill needs and evolving talent priorities.
• Lead market intelligence and benchmarking efforts for these roles staying ahead of external market trends pay practices and competitive dynamics.
• Translate market insights into forwardlooking recommendations to ensure rewards are competitive and compelling for attraction retention and engagement of key talent.
• Continuously monitor external trends and internal talent movements to anticipate compensation risks and opportunities.

Strategic Projects Global Initiatives & Enablement

• Support global compensation initiatives including incentive framework enhancements pay structure reviews and compensation support tied to job architecture and leveling outcomes.
• Contribute to crossregional alignment efforts to improve consistency scalability and effectiveness of compensation programs.
• Partner with the global compensation team on compensation communication and education including the development of leader and HR materials toolkits and FAQs.
• Support special projects that enhance compensation processes program clarity and capability across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred in Human Resources Business Finance Economics or related field.
• CCP or progress toward CCP strongly preferred.
• 68 years of progressive experience in compensation or total rewards.
• Prior experience with a compensation consulting firm (e.g. Willis Towers Watson Mercer Aon Radford) highly preferred.
• Handson experience with compensation analysis incentive plan design support and market benchmarking.
• Exposure to executive or senior leadership compensation programs.
• Experience in a global and/or publicly traded company environment; Biotech Pharma or Life Sciences experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas pivot tables; macros a plus).
• Experience with compensation tools and HR systems (Workday preferred).
• Familiarity with compensation surveys and benchmarking methodologies.
• Exceptional analytical and modeling skills (Excel scenario modeling cost analysis).
• Strong ability to translate data into practical insight.
• High attention to detail and strong professional judgment.
• Executive presence with the ability to influence without authority.
• Pragmatic delivery-oriented mindset with a strong attention to detail.

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Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contractors are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech.

Work Authorization & Employment Eligibility

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. As part of our commitment to maintaining a lawful workforce and ensuring compliance with federal employment regulations we participate in the E-Verify program. If you are selected for employment you will be required to complete the Form I-9 process and your employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify in accordance with applicable federal law. We are committed to providing a fair transparent and welcoming hiring experience for all candidates.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Legend Biotech to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth related medical conditions and lactation) gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status military service and veteran status disability genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal state or local laws or ordinances.

Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice by the employee or the company.