Director, Executive Compensation

The

Director of Executive Compensation

is a key member of the Total Rewards COE. Reporting to the Senior Director, Global Total Rewards, this role will oversee the design, development, execution and administration of the Company's executive compensation programs across the globe. This position will ensure the appropriate programs are in place to support IDEXX's global growth and strategic objectives.What You Will Be Doing:You will oversee the design, development, and implementation of

executive compensation

related

plans and programs .You will serve as executive compensation team technical lead for annual

proxy

planning and drafting process. This includes being a core team member helping to coordinate production process with legal. You will also serve as the primary contact for financial reporting staff's review of the proxy.You will be responsible for the preparation and/or review of all proxy statement

compensation tables

(executive and director) as well as related footnotes. Responsible for drafting language regarding executive compensation programs for inclusion in proxy statement

CD&A .You will collaborate with Legal and Investor Relations in

shareholder outreach

efforts with respect to executive compensation programs.You will be responsible for the annual review of

market data

for all senior executives.You will provide expert support on executive

job evaluations

and provide

compensation recommendations

for both internal and new hire positions.You will be responsible for the production process of meeting materials for the

Compensation and Talent Committee (C&TC) of the Board of Directors . This includes preparation of executive compensation materials, which involves interaction with the C&TC's independent consultant, providing information and aligning strategy and materials between consultants and management.You will ensure that programs are aligned with

Executive Compensation philosophy

and strategies. Responsible for regular external studies to determine

effectiveness and competitiveness

of executive compensation programs. Model potential financial impact of alternatives and future programs.You will develop and maintain

peer competitive intelligence

for real-time understanding of competitive landscape.You will be responsible for the Deferred Compensation Plan and serve as liaison with Benefits area for

executive benefits .You will be responsible for

equity plan communication and administration

related to retirees and Board of Directors.You will liaise with legal department colleagues to remain current on

compensation-related laws and trends

and recommend changes to our programs as appropriate. Partner with appropriate internal parties to ensure internal program compliance.You will develop

communications

to ensure plan participants understanding of programs and increase the perceived value of executive compensation offerings.You will develop

collaborative working relationships

with internal and external resources (including legal, corporate accounting and finance, investor relations, tax, legal, payroll, etc.) to ensure all actions, plans and programs pertaining to executive compensation comply with internal corporate governance guidelines and external regulatory requirements.You will participate in

rotation/special projects

within the global total rewards organization; including management of pay audit / pay gap reporting activities.What You Need To Succeed:Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Accounting or equivalent relevant experience.10 years of functional experience in designing and managing executive, including long-term incentive. compensation programs on a global basis or the equivalent combination of education and experience.Demonstrated ability to influence others and drive results.Ability to comprehend, manage, assess and integrate a variety of complex issues and viewpoints.Strong technical and analytical ability, with an eye for detail and accuracy.Strong project management skills, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Strong collaboration skills and facilitation skills with the ability to build relationships across multiple functions.Robust financial acumen; understanding of accounting and tax issues related to executive compensation programs preferred.Flexibility to work well under pressure managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines.Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across multiple functions.Demonstrated ability to gain the attention and respect of senior level leaders and effectively present information to executives.Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.Why IDEXX?We're proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

Let's pursue what matters together.IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.#LI-CB1

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