Associate Director​/Director, Global

Overview

Incyte is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel medicines to meet serious unmet medical needs in oncology and inflammation and autoimmunity. Incyte is committed to the rigorous pursuit of research and development excellence to improve the lives of patients, make a difference in health care, and build sustainable value.

The Company strives to discover and develop first‑in‑class and best‑in‑class medicines—advancing a diverse portfolio of large and small molecules.

Incyte is seeking a strategic and hands‑on Compensation Lead to lead the development and execution of the company's global compensation strategy, in partnership with the Head of Global Compensation and HR Operations. This role will serve as a key thought partner in shaping compensation philosophy, programs, and governance, while also owning the end‑to‑end design and delivery of compensation programs across a global workforce of approximately 3,000 employees.

This role will lead a small team of compensation professionals and work closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to ensure compensation programs are competitive, equitable, compliant, and aligned with Incyte's business and talent strategies.

• Partner closely with the Head of Global Compensation and HR Operations to develop, evolve, and operationalize Incyte's global compensation strategy and philosophy
• Translate enterprise and talent strategies into scalable, market‑competitive compensation programs
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership on compensation trends, risks, and opportunities within the pharmaceutical and biotech landscape

• Own the end‑to‑end lifecycle of global compensation programs, including:
• Job architecture, job leveling and evaluation, and market pricing
• Base pay structures and salary ranges
• Annual merit, bonus, and promotions processes
• Short‑term and long‑term incentive programs
• Lead annual compensation cycles from planning through execution, partnering closely with HR, Finance, and Technology
• Oversee the administration of global equity plans and maintain all aspects of the equity management system, including new grants, vest event processing and settlement, terminations, monitor demographics data file transfers from HR/Payroll systems to vendor equity management system
• Contribute to drafting and review of the CD&A, ensuring alignment with compensation strategy and regulatory requirements

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of compensation professionals, fostering strong technical expertise and consultative capability
• Set priorities, manage workloads, and ensure high‑quality, timely delivery of compensation support
• Build scalable processes and tools to support organizational growth

• Serve as a trusted compensation advisor to HR Partners and people leaders on offers, promotions, retention actions, and complex pay decisions
• Partner with Finance on compensation budgeting, forecasting, and cost modeling
• Collaborate with Legal and Compliance to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal governance

• Lead global pay equity analyses, pay transparency readiness, and remediation planning
• Establish and maintain compensation policies, guidelines, and approval frameworks
• Deliver clear, data‑driven insights, dashboards, and executive‑level reporting
• Support internal and external audits related to compensation practices

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field
• 8+ years of progressive compensation experience, including end‑to‑end ownership of compensation programs
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior Total Rewards or HR leaders on compensation strategy
• Prior people management experience, including leading compensation professionals
• Experience supporting a global organization across multiple geographies
• Strong knowledge of compensation principles, incentive design, and market benchmarking

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences organizations
• CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or similar certification
• Experience with HRIS and compensation technology platforms
• Advanced compensation analytics and modeling skills

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.

Incyte Corporation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer.