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Insmed Incorporated
Director, Compensation
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A Director of Compensation or Benefits is in charge of design, implementation, compliance, and evaluation of a company's compensation and benefits programs. Manages staff members of the compensation and benefits team. Advises senior management team on employee compensation topics.
$165,988 / year median in New Jersey
+6% projected growth
Job Description
At Insmed, every moment and every patient counts — and so does every person who joins in. As a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases, you'll be part of a community that prioritizes the human experience, celebrates curiosity, and values every person's contributions to meaningful progress. That commitment has earned us recognition as Science magazine's No. 1 Top Employer for five consecutive years, certification as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., and a place on The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list in the UK. For patients, for each other, and for the future of science, we're in. Are you? About the Role Insmed is seeking a Director, Compensation to serve as a strategic partner and subject matter expert within our Total Rewards function. In this role, you will provide expert guidance on compensation strategy, program design, and execution — helping Insmed attract, retain, and reward the talent that drives our mission. You will collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, Finance, Legal, and senior leadership to ensure our compensation programs are competitive, equitable, well understood, compliant, and aligned with our business priorities. What You'll Do In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partners and functional leaders, providing strategic guidance on compensation philosophy, market competitiveness, pay decisions, promotions, and organizational changes. You will also have responsibility for: •Analyze compensation trends, internal equity, and pay positioning to develop actionable recommendations that support informed decision-making by senior leadership. Develop executive-ready analyses, dashboards, and presentations that deliver meaningful insights on compensation programs and workforce strategies. Consult on job architecture, career progression frameworks, and organizational design to support a consistent and scalable talent structure. Contribute to the planning and execution of annual compensation cycles, including merit increases, bonus planning, and equity grant administration, in partnership with Finance and HR Operations. Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including pay transparency, pay equity, and global compensation requirements; maintain compensation policies and governance standards in partnership with Legal and Finance. Develop and deliver training and communications for managers and HR Business Partners on compensation philosophy, pay decisions, and program design to drive understanding and consistency. Identify and implement opportunities to enhance compensation processes through automation, analytics, and AI-enabled tools, partnering with People Operations and IT to optimize planning systems and reporting. Who You Are You have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field. 10+ years of progressive compensation experience, including responsibility for designing and administering broad-based compensation programs and serving as a strategic advisor to business leaders and HR Business Partners. Additionally you are or you have: Experience leading or supporting global compensation processes, including annual merit, bonus, promotion, and equity planning cycles. Proven analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex market and internal data into executive presentations with actionable recommendations Excellent communication, facilitation, and influencing skills, with the ability to explain complex compensation concepts to leaders, managers, and employees. Administering broad-based compensation programs and serving as a strategic advisor to business leaders and HR Business Partners. Preferred Qualifications Experience within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other highly regulated industry. Experience supporting global compensation programs across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Knowledge of global pay transparency regulations, pay equity analyses, and compensation governance. Experience developing manager education, communication strategies, and training related to compensation philosophy, programs, and pay decisions. Demonstrated success leading, coaching, and developing compensation professionals. Travel Requirements This role requires domestic travel of approximately 5- 10% based on business needs. Where You'll Work This is a hybrid role based out of our Bridgewater, NJ office. You'll have the option to work remotely most of the time, with in-person collaboration when it matters most. Pay Range $177,000.00-242,000.00 Annual Life at Insmed At Insmed, you'll find a culture as human as our mission—intentionally designed for the people behind it. You deserve a workplace that reflects the same care you bring to your work each day, with support for how you work, how you grow, and how you show up for patients, your team, and yourself. Highlights of our U.S.