Variable Compensation Plan (VCP) & Incentives Design:
- Lead the annual design of VCPs, aligning with business strategy and market dynamics.
- Analyze plan effectiveness and provide insights to Commercial Leadership and the VC Council.
- Design short-term incentive programs tailored to business needs.
- Collaborate with HR to develop policies and standards for payouts.
- Maintain strong relationships with global VC counterparts and stay informed on industry trends.
Variable Compensation & Incentives Execution:
- Own all communications to VCP participants, including plans, targets, policies, and payout terms.
- Execute incentive calculations and coordinate with HR/Finance for timely, accurate disbursements.
- Manage dispute resolution and provide payout estimates and performance analyses.
Digitization & Process Improvement:
- Lead the deployment of new VC tools and automation initiatives across AKA.
- Collaborate with Digital Technology (DT), Finance, and Commercial Ops to ensure smooth transitions.
- Validate tool accuracy and manage change communications to commercial teams.
- Safeguard payout accuracy during and after tool implementation.
Strategic Stakeholder Engagement:
- Partner with Country Heads, SBU leaders, Finance, HR, Legal, and Compliance to align compensation frameworks with global and regional strategies.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, offering data-driven recommendations.
- Drive cross-functional alignment and mitigate operational risks.
Salesforce Effectiveness:
- Use analytics to assess commercial team performance and identify improvement areas.
- Collaborate with Sales Leaders to enhance sales productivity and effectiveness.
Financial Governance & Budget Planning:
- Work with Finance to manage accruals, budgets, and forecasts for VC programs.
- Implement tracking and reporting mechanisms to ensure financial compliance.
- Maintain audit trails and oversee payroll disbursements in coordination with HR and Finance.
Regulatory Compliance & Dispute Resolution:
- Collaborate with Legal and Compliance to ensure compensation programs meet regulatory and tax requirements.
- Oversee dispute resolution processes with fairness and transparency.
- Maintain documentation to support audits and regulatory reviews.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, Engineering, Technology, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in the healthcare industry, sales compensation, or salesforce effectiveness.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage large, unstructured datasets.
- Customer-focused mindset with a track record of responsiveness and adaptability.
- Proven ability to work independently and influence in a matrixed, global environment.
- Strong facilitation, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
- Solid understanding of financial data and budgeting processes.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with compensation/incentive tools (e.g., Oracle Fusion) is a plus.
Inclusion and Diversity
Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.