Associate Director, Compensation
Moderna
September 03, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
Worldwide
Human Resources
Role: Associate Director, Compensation at Moderna, responsible for designing and managing global compensation programs aligned with organizational strategy. Key responsibilities include overseeing market benchmarking, leading pay equity initiatives, developing compensation strategies, advising HR and business leaders, managing vendor relationships, ensuring compliance, and facilitating communication of compensation policies. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in business, HR, finance, or related field; minimum 8 years of relevant experience; strong knowledge of compensation planning, benchmarking, and policy execution; proficiency with analytics tools and AI-enabled technology. Preferred skills include experience with job architecture frameworks, cross-functional stakeholder management, and mentoring. High-value biopharma specifics: focus on competitive pay practices, pay equity, and global compensation management; familiarity with compensation analytics and regulatory compliance. Collaboration involves HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Finance, Legal, and business leaders. The role is likely hybrid, with a salary range of $142,500 to $256,500, and may include discretionary bonuses or equity awards.