Reward & Compensation Manager
About Astellas:
At Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed.
We pursue innovative science, focussing initially on the areas of greatest potential and then developing solutions where patient need is high, often in rare or under-served disease areas and in life-threatening or life-limiting diseases and conditions.
We work directly with patients, doctors and health care professionals on the front line to ensure patient and clinical needs are guiding our development activities at every stage.
Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.
We work closely with regulatory authorities and payers to find new ways to ensure access to new therapies. We deliver the latest insights and real-world evidence to inform the best decisions for patients and their care-givers, to ensure the medicines we develop continue to provide meaningful outcomes.
Beyond medicines, we support our stakeholder communities to drive initiatives that improve awareness, education, access and ultimately standards of care.
The Opportunity:
As the Global Reward Compensation Expert, you will lead the design, implementation, and governance of innovative, competitive, and compliant global reward programs. You will ensure that Astellas attracts, motivates, and retains top talent by developing reward strategies aligned with our business goals and global workforce needs. Your expertise will drive the continuous improvement of compensation frameworks, while collaborating with HR partners, business leaders, and external stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions that support a high-performing, growth-oriented environment.
This role offers the opportunity to shape Astellas’ global reward philosophy and deliver measurable impact across the organization.
Hybrid Working:
At Astellas we recognise the importance of balancing your work and home life. This role offers a remote working solution so you can optimise the most productive work environment for you to succeed and deliver.
Key Activities:
- Govern and implement global reward programs, ensuring alignment with Astellas' policies and practices while maintaining compliance with local and international regulations.
- Manage global compensation benchmarking, pay positioning, and market analysis to ensure programs are competitive and equitable across regions.
- Lead the execution of annual reward cycles, ensuring timely, accurate, and effective processes in alignment with governance frameworks.
- Collaborate with HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition to design and deliver compelling reward strategies that attract, retain, and motivate top talent globally.
- Provide expert guidance and solutions for compensation-related matters, driving operational excellence and alignment with Astellas' strategic goals.
Essential Knowledge & Experience:
- Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and managing global compensation programs, including base pay, incentives, and executive compensation.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and market trends to develop effective reward strategies.
- Deep understanding of legal and regulatory requirements related to compensation across multiple regions, including works council and labor union engagement.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and build strong partnerships across HR and business teams.
- Effective communication and influencing skills, with the capability to advocate for reward programs and align them with organizational objectives.
Education:
Additional Information:
- This is a permanent, full-time position.
- Position is located in the United Kingdom.
- This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and a minimum of 1 day per quarter in our UK office. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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