Director, Executive Compensation

The Role Moderna is seeking a Director, Executive Compensation to play a key role on the Global Total Rewards team. Reporting to the Head of Total Rewards, this position will be responsible for the design, governance, analysis, and administration of executive compensation programs that support Moderna's business strategy and talent objectives. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and partners closely with Legal, Finance, HR, and external advisors to ensure executive compensation programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with shareholder interests. The successful candidate is driven, curious, collaborative, and energized by the opportunity to contribute to a high-performing, mission-driven organization. Here’s What You’ll Do Lead the design, implementation, and administration of executive compensation programs, including annual and long-term incentive plans Partner with business leaders and HR colleagues to identify needs and priorities; conduct market research, internal analyses, and financial modeling to inform compensation recommendations Evaluate and enhance executive compensation programs, policies, processes, and governance practices to support a dynamic and evolving business Monitor executive compensation trends and stay current on regulatory, governance, disclosure, and shareholder developments impacting executive pay Partner with Legal, Finance, and external advisors on executive compensation matters, including SEC disclosure requirements, accounting considerations, and governance practices Develop materials and presentations for the Compensation & Talent Committee, senior leadership, and other key stakeholders to support executive compensation decisions Support annual executive compensation planning processes, including compensation reviews, incentive design, peer group assessments, and market benchmarking Lead the preparation and review of executive compensation disclosures for the annual proxy statement, including drafting and coordinating the Compensation Discussion & Analysis (CD&A), compensation tables, supporting narratives, and related SEC filings in partnership with Legal, Finance, and external advisors Serve as the primary coordinator for the annual proxy process related to executive compensation, ensuring alignment across Human Resources, Legal, Finance, and external advisors Leverage AI-enabled tools, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies to improve the efficiency, quality, and scalability of executive compensation analyses, reporting, modeling, and decision support Act as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on executive compensation matters, providing thoughtful guidance and recommendations to stakeholders across the organization Ensure executive compensation program materials, analyses, and documentation are accurate, complete, and prepared on a timely basis Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)   A desire to be part of a transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative 10+ years of progressive executive compensation experience, including experience supporting executive compensation programs for a publicly traded company Strong knowledge of executive compensation design, governance, proxy disclosure requirements, Compensation Discussion & Analysis (CD&A) development, compensation tables, and Compensation & Talent Committee processes Experience partnering with Legal, Finance, HR, and external advisors on executive compensation matters Demonstrated experience preparing executive compensation analyses, financial models, Compensation Committee materials, proxy disclosures, and executive-level presentations Demonstrated ability to leverage technology, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to improve business processes, generate insights, and drive operational efficiency Excellent interpersonal, communication, and consulting skills with the ability to influence and build strong partnerships across functions and leadership levels Ability to communicate complex compensation concepts in a clear and concise manner to diverse audiences Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, including financial modeling and executive-level presentation development Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, with strong attention to detail Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) and/or CECP (Certified Executive Compensation Professional) certification preferred Experience with mergers and acquisitions is a plus Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred Pay & Benefits At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work.  That’s why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. Best-in-class healthcare coverage, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown Savings and investment opportunities to help you plan for the future Location-specific perks and extras The salary range for this role is $167,000.00 - $300,700.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individual’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate may be elig