Novavax · 1 day ago
Sr. Director, Benefits
Gaithersburg, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$208K/yr - $281K/yr
10+ years expNovavax is a mission-driven company focused on innovation to eradicate disease and save lives. The Sr. Director of Benefits will oversee the strategic design and operational excellence of the organization’s benefit programs, ensuring they are competitive, compliant, and aligned with the total rewards philosophy while managing vendor relationships and leading cross-functional initiatives.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Manage vendor relationships, to include selecting, evaluating and managing terms of service
Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations and reporting requirements to include 5500 filings, plan audits, and participant notice requirements. (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPPA, ADA)
Lead plan design and cost-sharing strategy in conjunction with brokers and vendors to ensure cost effective, competitive and compliant plan offerings
Partner with leadership and finance to forecast benefits costs and create long-term strategic plans
Oversee benefits data integrity and collaborate with HR Technology on system enhancements
Lead RFP processes when evaluating new vendors or benefit programs
Collaborate with payroll, HR Technology, finance, and HR business partners to ensure seamless benefits delivery
Develop, review, update all benefit policies within the employee handbook
Develop clear, accessible benefits communication materials and education strategies
Lead, mentor and develop benefit team members
Evaluate industry trends, benchmark data, and regulatory changes to recommend enhancements or redesigns of benefit plans and policies
Manage annual enrollment, including planning, communication, and system configuration
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
10+ years of progressive experience in benefits management, with at least 5 years in a management role
Proven experience in administration of benefits programs, plan design, vendor negotiations
Strategic planner with attention to detail, analytical ability with a strong operational focus
Strong collaboration skills with ability to work with a diversity of colleagues and partners
Hands on leader with ability to prioritize competing responsibilities, clearly communicate expectations, and meet tight timelines
Preferred
Previous experience with Workday preferred
Previous experience in compensation or a total rewards role beneficial
Benefits
Base salary
Annual bonus
Equity grants
Professional career development/growth opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Rx, STD, LTD, Life, Optional Life, 401(k) plan
Company
Novavax
Novavax is a biotechnology company that focuses on the discovery and development of innovative vaccines for various infectious diseases.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (12)
2024 (16)
2023 (17)
2022 (19)
2021 (24)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.94BKey Investors
SK BioscienceGovernment of United States of AmericaRA Capital Management
2025-08-21Post Ipo Debt· $225M
2023-08-08Post Ipo Equity· $85M
2022-12-15Post Ipo Equity· $74.75M
Leadership Team
John Jacobs
President, CEO and Member of the Board of Directors
Ruxandra Draghia Akli
Executive Vice President, Head of Research and Development
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