Roles & Responsibilities
Please note that this an individual contributor role reporting to the Head of C&B, Asia based in Singapore.
Are you ready to take the next step in your C&B career? This role goes beyond traditional specialist or analyst responsibilities. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has mastered the fundamentals of C&B and is now looking to play a pivotal role in shaping and driving reward initiatives across the region. You’ll collaborate closely with HR Business Partners providing expert guidance, data-driven insights, and proactive solutions
Main Responsibilities
Regional C&B Advisory & Support
- Partner with Country HR teams to review and recommend changes to compensation and benefits programs, ensuring alignment with regional guidelines and business strategies.
- Provide advice on compensation proposals, internal equity, and market competitiveness for hiring, promotions, and retention.
- Conduct job evaluations and maintain internal equity across functions and geographies.
Compensation Management
Participate in compensation and benefits surveys (Mercer, Willis Towers Watson, AON) and reporting per local legislative requirements.Support the annual compensation cycle including salary analysis, data audits, Long-Term Incentive plans, Short-Term Incentives, Sales Incentive etc.Conduct market benchmarking analysis to maintain competitive pay structures in line with pharmaceuticalMaintain regional salary ranges and frameworks, ensuring consistency across markets.Benefits Program Management
Collaborate with Country HR to assess benefit competitiveness, employee feedback, and market trends in alignment with global Ipsen standards.Policy & Compliance Alignment
Support the development and alignment of regional C&B policies and guidelines.Provide compliance guidance to Country HR based on regional, global and industry best practices.Data Analysis & Insights
Apply structured critical thinking to assess internal and external compensation and benefits data to identify trends, gaps and opportunities, evaluate complex scenarios, and recommend effective, sustainable solutions.Provide forecasting and budgeting support for compensation and benefits costs.Project Initiatives
Support in deployment of Global C&B programmes (eg; ESPP, Global Recognition etc) within the region.Support regional or global C&B projects such as M&A due diligence, policy harmonization, incentive plan redesign, job evaluation harmonization.Stay updated on pharmaceutical industry C&B trends to provide forward-looking recommendations.Partner with external (consultants / vendors, authorities) and internal stakeholders.Any other ad-hoc C&B duties as assigned.Knowledge & Experience
Minimum 5 years of regional C&B experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.Proven experience in compensation design, market analysis, and job evaluation.Strong knowledge of C&B trends, local market practices labour laws across multiple Asian countries.Familiarity with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday) and advanced Excel proficiency.Detailed oriented, with strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.Ability to work independently across multiple countries and cultures in a matrix environment.Education / Certifications :
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.C&B-related certification (e.g., CCP, GRP) is an advantageTell employers what skills you have
Pharmaceutical Industry
Healthcare Industry
Forecasting
Management Skills
Due Diligence
Data Analysis
Ability To Work Independently
Advanced Excel
Administration
Compensation Management
HRIS
Budgeting
Human Resources
Benchmarking
Stakeholder Management
