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Job Description

Manager, Incentive Comp

About the role:

As the Manager, Incentive Compensation you will report to the Director, Incentive Compensation and will be the critical business partner responsible for the design and implementation of effective incentive compensation plans and policies for an assigned Business Unit. You will be an integral business partner overseeing the end- to- end Incentive Compensation process from vendor management to effectively partnering with business stakeholders. You will partner closely with US Sales leadership, Finance, Human Resources, Compliance, and DD&T

How you will contribute:

The role will be required to have strong communication skills, leadership and project management skills, and be an effective liaison between the business and the Incentive compensation team/vendor. As the liaison between the Business Unit and the system vendor, you will lead discussions, act as the Incentive Compensation subject matter expert, and be the primary IC point of contact for the Business Unit.

• As the primary point of contact to the business and sales leadership, lead overall sales compensation, commission, and incentive strategy and design for an assigned business unit.


• End to End accountability and management for thekey deliverables, including quarter-end IC administration, financial analysis, report design and process improvement initiatives.


• Influence business decisions, issue resolution, and business alignment within Commercial Operations, HR, Finance, IT, and Analytics & Insights teams.


• Effectively communicate and present to senior leadership the incentive compensation strategies and plan performance.


• Collaborate with external vendor and internal cross-functional teams to drive successful plan administration of accurate and on-time delivery of incentive compensation payments.


• Function as subject matter expert and provide strategic thinking on incentive comp programs, including commissions, contests and annual awards.


• Responsible for defining and approving business rules on sales crediting, eligibility, exceptions and reconciliation procedures and ensure proper governance is followed per corporate guidelines.


• Lead change management projects involving new data integrations, reports and processes.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree; relevant graduate degree preferred.


• 5+ years of pharmaceutical Industry experience


• 5+ years of Incentive Compensation Design/ Sales Operations/ Analytics/Call Planning with pharmaceutical manufacturer or vendor/consultant company servicing the pharmaceutical industry preferred


• Project Management Experience


• Experience working in a cross functional environment, effectively partnering with individuals across functional areas and at various levels within the organization

What Takeda can offer you:

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision


• Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan


• Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings


• Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days


• Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions


• Family Planning Support


• Flexible Work Paths


• Tuition reimbursement

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.

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.

Locations

Lexington, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time