Madrigal Pharmaceuticals · 1 month ago
Senior Director, Compensation Partner
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering novel therapeutics for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). The Senior Director, Compensation Partner will shape and drive the company's pay philosophy and compensation strategy, collaborating with HR and leadership to design and implement compensation programs that attract and retain talent.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyMedical DevicePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Collaborate with HR Business Partners and business leaders to provide expert guidance on compensation strategies aligned with Madrigal’s talent and business objectives
Lead the design and administration of competitive base pay, short-term incentive, and long-term equity programs that reinforce our pay-for-performance philosophy
Champion and evolve Madrigal’s pay philosophy, ensuring consistency, fairness, and transparency in compensation decisions
Oversee benchmarking and market pricing processes to ensure compensation practices remain competitive and equitable
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing data-driven insights to support organizational decisions on pay structures, promotions, and workforce planning
Ensure all compensation programs comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal governance standards
Partner with the HR Business Partner community to educate managers and employees on compensation principles, helping build understanding and trust around our pay practices
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, leverage technology, and enhance total rewards delivery to improve the employee experience
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
15+ years of progressive compensation experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership or business partner capacity
Deep knowledge of compensation design, market analysis, and job architecture
Proven experience advising senior leaders and influencing strategic decisions relating to compensation activities
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex compensation data and communicate actionable insights
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a track record of building strong cross-functional relationships
Some travel is required
Preferred
Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry preferred
Benefits
Flexible paid time off
Medical
Dental
Vision and life/disability insurance
401(k) offerings (i.e., traditional, Roth, and employer match)
Supplemental life insurance
Legal services
Mental health benefits through our Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family
Company
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company developing therapeutics for the treatment of cardiovascular-metabolic diseases.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.94BKey Investors
Blue OwlHercules Capital
2025-07-22Post Ipo Debt· $350M
2024-03-18Post Ipo Equity· $690M
2023-09-28Post Ipo Equity· $500M
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