VP/SVP Total Rewards & People Operations

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, design, and evolution of global Total Rewards philosophy, including compensation, executive compensation, equity, and benefits.
• Serve as the principal architect of rewards strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities and financial objectives.
• Provide strategic leadership for complex equity and long-term incentive programs, including private-company equity and alternative structures like profits interests or carried interest.
• Oversee People Operations functions, including onboarding, offboarding, policy administration, and operational process excellence.
• Drive the People Analytics agenda to generate actionable insights for executive decision-making regarding workforce planning and retention.
• Advise portfolio company leaders on Total Rewards strategy tailored to their specific stage and maturity.
• Lead and develop a multi-functional team spanning Compensation, Benefits, People Operations, and People Analytics.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, with significant depth in compensation strategy.
• Deep expertise in compensation design, market benchmarking, and executive compensation.
• Extensive experience with private-company equity and alternative long-term incentive structures.
• Proven track record of leading or advising on broad benefits strategies and people operations.
• Experience leading multi-functional teams in complex, high-growth, or venture-backed environments.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and act as a trusted advisor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with boards, founders, and senior executive stakeholders.
• Prior experience in the life sciences or biotechnology industry.
• Experience navigating matrixed organizations with multiple stakeholders and business models.

About the Company

Flagship Pioneering is a scientific innovation engine that invents and builds companies that change the world. By uniting life science innovation, company creation, and capital investment, Flagship enables breakthroughs in human health, sustainability, and beyond.