Associate Director, Compensation and Benefits

2 months ago

New York, United States Neurogene Inc. Full time

At Neurogene, we focus on bringing life-changing genetic medicines to patients and families affected by rare, devastating neurological diseases. Our clinical-stage company is developing NGN-401 for the treatment of Rett syndrome and NGN-101 for the treatment of CLN5 Batten disease. We are using our proprietary EXACT transgene regulation technology and internal expertise to develop novel approaches and treatments to address the limitations of conventional gene therapy in central nervous system disorders. Our wholly owned and fully operational GMP-capable manufacturing facility supports vector production from research through clinical grade and is designed for commercial-grade production. In addition, Neurogene is now trading on the NASDAQ Global Market. This transformative work is driven by our highly collaborative people and comes together to bring us closer to achieving our mission of turning devastating diseases into treatable conditions, to improve the lives of patients and their families. As an employee of Neurogene, you will be part of building a culture that honors patient and caregiver mindsets and nurtures innovation, creative problem solving and a strong sense of purpose.


The Compensation and Benefits Associate Director is responsible for overseeing the implementation and administration of compensation and benefits programs. This role, which is part of the HR function, develops and drives our benefits strategy and programs to develop competitive compensation packages that attract and retain top talent. This individual establishes and maintains our benefits plans that focus on health and wellness for all employees and our compensation philosophy to ensure a merit-based approach to rewarding employees based on performance, including results and behaviors.


Accountabilities, Duties and Responsibilities

  • Oversee and administer employee health and retirement-related benefits program, which may include 401(k) plans, insurance policies such as health, prescriptions, life, and disability and leave policies, wellness and well-being programs.
  • Monitor benefits related regulations and market trends to ensure that our programs are current, competitive, and in compliance with all regulatory filings and notices.
  • Review and analyze benefits programs, track benefits spending, trends and developments in compensation and benefits offered by other organizations and make recommendations accordingly for management review
  • Maintance all necessary regulatory filings and notices, study existing and new legislation; enforce compliance, advise management on needed actions
  • Ensure all benefits brokerage relationships and benefits strategies to meet and support the business needs
  • Manages benefit records are accurate and up to date in the record keeping system, including new-hires, and record changes are reflected timely
  • Manages and maintains the compensation management system
  • Resolve employee questions and issues by interpreting benefit policies and procedures
  • Develop benefit communication materials
  • Manage Benefits, Leaves, Worker’s Compensation Specialist and cross-train team members and People Leaders
  • The role will manage benefits and compensation vendor relationships, open enrollment process and renewals compensation and merit processes, and delivery of benefits within internal technology and systems
  • Prepares job descriptions, conducts job evaluation and salary surveys, establishes salary structures and prepares policies and procedures to achieve equitable and competitive employee compensation
  • Works on special projects and other duties as assigned and contributes to a team effort for various HR and business initiatives


Minimum Required Qualifications/Skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher (Communications, Business Administration or related field)
  • 10 plus years direct experience compensation and benefits management
  • Previous experience working in a biotech or pharmaceutical environment
  • Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) preferred
  • Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the benefits and compensation vertical within HR.
  • Strong skills in the following: analysis/evaluation, benchmarking, contracting, and negotiating.
  • Knowledge of ongoing and new development in industry trends (compensation and benefits)
  • Strong skills in computer systems and software to manage salary surveys, benefit systems and file feeds
  • Deep technical knowledge in benefits and compensation
  • Ability to manage a high-volume workload and prioritize time sensitive issues
  • Outstanding organizational, written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analysis, auditing, and attention to detail
  • Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
  • Strong financial and business acumen
  • Takes initiatives, is creative, works well under pressure and deadlines

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