Vice President, Total Rewards

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Position Summary

The Vice President Total Rewards is a senior executive responsible for the strategic design governance and execution of the companys global compensation benefits and rewards the biotech environment - where competition for scientific clinical and technical talent is intense - this role ensures Total Rewards programs are marketcompetitive compliant scalable and aligned with the companys business strategy.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer this leader serves as a trusted advisor to the CEO executive leadership team and Board of Directors balancing innovation financial discipline regulatory compliance and employee experience to attract motivate and retain worldclass talent across the globe and in all functions.

At Illumina Total Rewards is a strategic differentiator. The Vice President Total Rewards plays a critical role across the employee experience so that Illumina advances discovery development and commercialization in a highly competitive and regulated landscape.

Scope of Responsibilities

Total Rewards Strategy & Leadership

• Architect and lead a comprehensive Total Rewards strategy integrating base pay variable incentives equity programs benefits and recognition aligned with business objectives and longterm value creation.

• Partner with executive leadership to align rewards philosophy with company culture growth stage and investor expectations.

• Oversees the creation of policies and procedures to ensure the achievement of equitable and competitive employee compensation.

Compensation & Executive Rewards

• Lead the design benchmarking and administration of salary structures short and longterm incentive plans and equity programs including executive compensation.

• Serve as a primary advisor on CEO and executive compensation supporting Compensation Committee governance proxy disclosures (where applicable) and payforperformance alignment.

• Oversee annual compensation planning cycles job architecture and market pricing using biotech and life sciences benchmarks.

Equity & Incentive Programs (Biotech Focus)

• Design and govern equitybased compensation programs (e.g. PSUs RSUs longterm incentives) critical to attracting and retaining scientific and technical talent.

• Partner with Legal Finance and external advisors to ensure equity programs comply with SEC IRS and applicable global regulations.

• Model compensation and equity scenarios to support hiring retention and organizational scaling decisions.

Benefits & WellBeing Programs

• Lead the strategic design and administration of health retirement wellness and leave programs that support a diverse global workforce.

• Ensure benefits offerings are competitive and compliant with applicable regulations including ERISA ACA COBRA HIPAA and global equivalents.

• Monitor emerging benefits trends relevant to biotech employees such as enhanced mental health support caregiver benefits and genomic workplace offerings.

Data Analytics & Workforce Insights

• Leverage workforce analytics and market data to inform decisions related to pay equity program ROI budgeting and talent retention.

• Develop dashboards and reporting for executive leadership and the Board translating complex data into clear actionable insights.

• Partner closely with Finance on forecasting cost modeling and longterm rewards sustainability.

Mergers Acquisitions & Growth Enablement

• Lead Total Rewards due diligence and integration during M&A licensing deals and rapid organizational growth.

• Harmonize compensation benefits and equity programs across acquired entities while minimizing disruption and retention risk.

• Support organizational design and workforce scaling in alignment with pipeline and commercialization milestones.

HR Systems & Governance

• Promote alignment of Total Rewards technology and HRIS strategy (e.g. Workday) ensuring data integrity scalability and compliance.

• Establish policies controls and governance frameworks to ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance across all rewards programs.

• Lead and develop a highperforming global Total Rewards team fostering a culture of accountability innovation and inclusion.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree or MBA preferred.

• Minimum of 20 years of progressive Total Rewards experience including compensation and benefits with 15 years in a senior leadership role.

• Experience in biotechnology life sciences pharmaceuticals or similarly regulated industries strongly preferred.

• Deep expertise in executive compensation equity programs and compensation governance.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business strategy into scalable talent solutions.

• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior scientific technical and business leaders.

• Proven ability to design and scale innovative competitive Total Rewards programs in highgrowth environments.

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with advanced Excel proficiency.

• Demonstrated success influencing Csuite leaders and Boards of Directors.

• Expert knowledge of employment and benefits regulations including ERISA ACA FMLA COBRA ADA and applicable global laws.

• Experience with HRIS and compensation tools; Workday experience preferred.

• Professional certifications such as CCP CBP CEBS SPHR are a plus.

Physical Requirements & Travel

• Officebased environment.

• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use.

• Domestic and occasional international travel as required (approximately 1025%).

The estimated base salary range for the Vice President Total Rewards role based in the United States of America is: $278800 - $418200. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. The range reflects longterm growth in the role. Most candidates are hired between the minimum and middle of the range. Placement depends on experience skills location and internal equity. Additionally all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work including access to genomics sequencing family planning health/dental/vision retirement benefits and paid time off.

We are a company deeply rooted in belonging promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation Illumina has always prioritized openness collaboration and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay regardless of gender ethnicity or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences increase cultural awareness and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex race creed color gender religion marital status domestic partner status age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation pregnancy military or veteran status citizenship status and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local state and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local state and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process please contact To learn more visit: The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.