Manager, Global Compensation

Celgene Corporation is a global integrated biopharmaceutical company primarily engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of innovative therapies designed to treat cancer and immune-inflammatory related diseases in patients with limited treatment options.

• Equity Plan Management
• Stay abreast of changes in tax and legislative environment in all countries and jurisdictions where Celgene has or will have employees, ensure that plans are competitive and compliant
• Provide subject-matter expertise and recommendations, related to both existing equity programs and in the ongoing build-out of Celgene’s global workforce
• Manage relationship with stock plan administration vendor, E*TRADE
• Manage life-cycle of implementing new types of plans and/or equity programs in new markets/countries
• Champion improvements with regard to the process and be primary point of contact both internally and externally for training and awareness of proper and efficient processing
• Respond to ad hoc requests for analysis
• Executive Compensation
• Manage the administration of Celgene’s executive Long-Term Incentive Plan & Deferred Compensation Plan
• Assist with preparation and coordination of materials for Compensation Committee Meetings, including supporting documentation
• Act as Project Manager for the Proxy CD&A and Compensation tables, ensuring proper collection and preparation of data, managing timelines and deliverables on behalf of the compensation team.
• Model financial impact of compensation programs including, stock ownership levels, share utilization and provide recommendations on process enhancement.
• Interface with non-employee directors, Section 16 officers and external brokers relative to trade clearance, trade processing outside of the E*TRADE platform, share transfers
• Maintain beneficial ownership table throughout year and create beneficial ownership table for Proxy and individual ownership summaries for D&O questionnaires.
• Research and understand latest developments and best practices in Executive Compensation. Stay abreast of Proxy Advisors Policies (ISS & Glass Lewis). Understand Form 4 and 8K Proxy filing requirement for various situations.
• Maintain awareness of practices among competitors through proxy statements and other SEC filings

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. Prior experience in executive compensation, including equity plan management, SEC filings (proxy, etc) and preparation of BoD and Compensation Committee materials.

Skills/Knowledge Required

• Use analytical rigor to interpret quantitative and qualitative information and be able to present complex data in a user-friendly format that convey research and findings
• Experience in Executive & Equity Compensation Plans for a multi-national corporation
• Global mindset and exposure to compensation plans outside of the US
• Strong business acumen including an understanding of business strategies, competitive challenges and the financial impact of HR decisions.
• Strategic thinking and decision-making skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and a customer-focused mind-set are essential
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions with effective solutions.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills in order to effectively communicate complex and technical information
• Strong MS Excel skills a must
• Ability to effectively manage confidential information
• Self-starter and willingness to “do whatever it takes