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Senior Manager, Compensation

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.)
Princeton, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2026
Job Summary

This position that will report into the Senior Director, Compensation & Talent Acquisition has been designed to lead and provide subject matter expertise to assigned business segments in support of the company’s compensation & rewards programs, including but not limited to: compensation administration, mid-year and annual rewards cycles, salary survey management, recognition awards and ad-hoc strategic initiatives to support Otsuka’s full suite of rewards offerings.

This individual will strive to drive a successful compensation program across Otsuka by providing operational excellence, key insights and recommendations, program leadership and timely execution.

Job Description

  • For assigned business segments, lead compensation analysis including analyzing internal and external job data and providing recommendations on levels, appropriate salary grades and variable pay targets for new roles, new hire offers and promotions, as well as special compensation issues
  • Provide consultation to HR business partners and business leaders on all matters compensation to drive alignment with Otsuka’s compensation philosophy and programs
  • Partner with HR functions (Talent Acquisition, HRIS, People Operations) to consistently improve processes that will increase the manager and employee experience
  • Support and lead annual review processes, including merit/bonus planning and long-term incentive review process
  • Lead salary survey process, including survey submissions and survey data analysis and updates
  • Perform ad-hoc analysis and support in support of the Otsuka’s needs. Examples include merger & acquisitions, affiliate integrations, reorganization of teams, etc.
  • Maintain recognition programs for assigned business and support overall recognition philosophy at Otsuka
  • Participate in the design, development and implementation of communication materials to effectively educate employees and managers on compensation programs
  • Stay abreast of best practices in compensation; leverage key insights to develop thoughtful recommendations for enhancement and improvement of compensation and rewards programs

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
  • Ability to conduct market and pay research, analyze compensation information and data and present findings in a concise format
  • Significant experience administering compensation and participating in annual processes (i.e. Merit planning)
  • Excellent Excel skills, including vlookups and pivot tables (and experience with Word and PowerPoint).
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate both in writing and verbally throughout all levels of the organization
  • Ability to take initiative, be accountable for individual and team results, and motivated to set and achieve high performance standards
  • Ability to prioritize project deadlines together with day-to-day requirements while maintaining work product excellence and high-levels of customer service
  • Demonstrates outstanding judgement and decision making
  • Solid attention to detail including ability to anticipate data-related questions
  • Great teammate with ability to “flex” to different styles and work collaboratively with peers
  • Ability to handle sensitive information, maintain confidentiality and address sensitive situations in a constructive manner

Preferred

  • 7 years of experience in administering compensation and rewards programs
  • Experience with Workday and/or Marketpay
  • Experience supporting M&A activity and integrations
  • Professional Certification (CCP, PHR, SPHR, etc.)
  • Pharmaceutical/Biotech/Healthcare industry experience

Competencies

Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.

Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.

Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.

Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.

Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.

Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.

Minimum $150,034.00 - Maximum $224,250.00, plus incentive opportunity: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting pay for individuals who are hired in the role to perform in the United States. Other elements may be used to determine actual pay such as the candidate’s job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. Typically, actual pay will be positioned within the established range, rather than at its minimum or maximum. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days.

Company benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.

Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; https://www.otsuka-us.com/careers-join-otsuka.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation, if you are unable or limited in your ability to apply to this job opening as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Accommodation Request.



Statement Regarding Job Recruiting Fraud Scams

At Otsuka we take security and protection of your personal information very seriously. Please be aware individuals may approach you and falsely present themselves as our employees or representatives. They may use this false pretense to try to gain access to your personal information or acquire money from you by offering fictitious employment opportunities purportedly on our behalf.

Please understand, Otsuka will never ask for financial information of any kind or for payment of money during the job application process. We do not require any financial, credit card or bank account information and/or any payment of any kind to be considered for employment. We will also not offer you money to buy equipment, software, or for any other purpose during the job application process. If you are being asked to pay or offered money for equipment fees or some other application processing fee, even if claimed you will be reimbursed, this is not Otsuka. These claims are fraudulent and you are strongly advised to exercise caution when you receive such an offer of employment.

Otsuka will also never ask you to download a third-party application in order to communicate about a legitimate job opportunity. Scammers may also send offers or claims from a fake email address or from Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc, and not from an official Otsuka email address. Please take extra caution while examining such an email address, as the scammers may misspell an official Otsuka email address and use a slightly modified version duplicating letters.

To ensure that you are communicating about a legitimate job opportunity at Otsuka, please only deal directly with Otsuka through its official Otsuka Career website https://vhr-otsuka.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External.

Otsuka will not be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages or expenses resulting from job recruiting scams. If you suspect a position is fraudulent, please contact Otsuka’s call center at: 800-363-5670. If you believe you are the victim of fraud resulting from a job recruiting scam, please contact the FBI through the Internet Crime Complaint Center at: https://www.ic3.gov, or your local authorities.

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., and Otsuka Precision Health, Inc. (“Otsuka”) does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any Otsuka employee directly or through Otsuka’s application portal without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be considered Otsuka’s sole property. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired by Otsuka as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

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