Director, Head of Incentive Compensation & Execution Excellence
Compensation
$204K–$276K / yr
Location
United Sates, Cambridge, MA
Work setup
Not specified
Seniority
C level
Employment
Full time
Experience
10+ years
Category
Not specified
Posted
Skills
analytics
stakeholder-management
Must have
Bachelor’s degree or better
10+ years of experience in Incentive Compensation, Field Enablement, and / or Commercial Effectiveness
Proven experience designing and operationalizing incentive compensation plans tied to behavior and execution
Strong understanding of sales motions, frontline execution, and manager led coaching
Experience defining and using KPIs to drive adoption and performance change
Ability to translate data into actionable insights
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience leading, coaching, and developing dynamic teams of high performing individuals.
Capable & proven presenter to executive audiences.
Track record of delivering solutions with excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and derived value.
High sense of urgency, balanced with focus on quality & process.
Project management skills with demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects & priorities.
Ability to travel for key external & internal meetings as needed (Role requires ~10% overnight travel).
Full description
Overview:
The Director of Sales Execution & Enablement is responsible for designing, operationalizing, and driving adoption of incentive compensation programs and field enablement initiatives that improve execution, behavior change, and measurable performance outcomes. This role sits at the intersection of incentive compensation, field enablement, and execution excellence, ensuring that compensation plans and enablement efforts translate into consistent field execution and KPI attainment.
The role partners closely with Sales Leadership, Finance, HR, Training, and Field Enablement to align incentives, tools, and coaching with company priorities and frontline execution.
Key Responsibilities:
Incentive Compensation Strategy & Execution
Design and manage incentive compensation plans that drive desired field behaviors, execution excellence, and strategic priorities
Translate business goals into clearly defined measures of success, including quantifiable targets and performance metrics
Partner with Finance, HR, Legal, Compliance, and Sales to ensure incentive compensation plans are compliant, scalable, and financially sound
Lead annual and quarterly compensation planning cycles, including scenario modeling and performance forecasting
Own compensation plan communication, field readiness, and ongoing interpretation to ensure clarity and adoption
Ensure enablement efforts tied to incentive compensation are measurable, behavior based, and linked to KPIs
Provide strategic oversight of all incentive and bonus programs to ensure they are executable, motivating, compliant, and fiscally responsible
Lead the accurate and timely execution of incentive compensation plans, including payout calculations, documentation, and governance
Define and drive short and long term solutions for incentive compensation administration, enabling scalable capabilities, tools, and technology to support a growing and increasingly complex field organization; partner with Commercial Enablement, IT, and other internal teams to deliver these solutions
Provide strategic leadership for the Incentive Compensation (IC) and President’s Club (PC) programs in close partnership with field leadership, HR, and Finance
Make data driven recommendations on compensation design and goal setting methodologies, informed by modeling, testing, and validation
Conduct regular IC health checks (e.g., goal attainment and payout distributions, advantaged/disadvantaged segments) to ensure plans perform in line with design objectives
Develop clear, effective materials to communicate plan designs to field teams, including design documents, IC statements, ranking reports, and payout estimators
Define and operationalize leading and lagging KPIs that measure execution quality, adoption, and outcomes
Work closely with Advanced Analytics team to build dashboards and reporting that provide actionable insights at the rep, manager, and leadership levels
Monitor performance trends to identify risks, opportunities, and coaching needs
Translate insights into targeted actions for leaders and frontline managers
Enable frontline managers with coaching frameworks, performance insights, and incentive literacy
Partner with Sales Leadership and training to embed coaching into operating rhythms, e.g., QBRs
Support managers in diagnosing performance issues and reinforcing behaviors tied to incentives and enablement
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and data driven coaching
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or better
10+ years of experience in Incentive Compensation, Field Enablement, and / or Commercial Effectiveness
Proven experience designing and operationalizing incentive compensation plans tied to behavior and execution
Strong understanding of sales motions, frontline execution, and manager led coaching
Experience defining and using KPIs to drive adoption and performance change
Ability to translate data into actionable insights
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience leading, coaching, and developing dynamic teams of high performing individuals.
Capable & proven presenter to executive audiences.
Track record of delivering solutions with excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and derived value.
High sense of urgency, balanced with focus on quality & process.
Project management skills with demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects & priorities.
Ability to travel for key external & internal meetings as needed (Role requires ~10% overnight travel).
About Alnylam
We are the leader in RNAi therapeutics – a revolutionary approach with the potential to transform the lives of people with rare and common diseases. Built on Nobel Prize-winning science, Alnylam has delivered the breakthroughs that made RNAi therapeutics possible and are just at the beginning of what’s possible. Our deep pipeline, late-stage programs, and bold vision reflect our core values: fierce innovation, passion for excellence, purposeful urgency, open culture and commitment to people. We're proud to be a globally recognized top employer, where an authentic, inclusive culture and breakthrough thinking fuel one another.
At Alnylam, we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, pregnancy status or related conditions, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital or familial status, political affiliation, age, or any other factor protected by federal, state, or local law. Alnylam is an E-Verify Employer.
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The pay range below reflects the full-time base salary range we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. Base pay will be determined based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education. This role is eligible for an annual short-term incentive award (e.g., bonus or sales incentive) and an annual long-term incentive award (e.g., equity).
Alnylam’s robust Total Rewards package is designed to support your overall health and well-being. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a lifestyle reimbursement program, flexible spending and health savings accounts and a 401(k)with a generous company match. Eligible employees enjoy paid time off, wellness days, holidays, and two company-wide recharge breaks. We also offer generous family resources and leave. Our commitment to your well-being reflects our belief that caring for our people fuels the impact we create together.
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