• Architect the enterprise-wide compensation philosophy and strategy that positions GeneDx as a top-tier employer of choice. • Partner with the executive team and Board to ensure alignment on compensation practices that are data-informed, transparent, and equitable. • Lead the Compensation Committee agenda end-to-end: content, storytelling, relationships, recommendations, and alignment across management and external partners. • Design and evolve cash, equity, and incentive programs that are easy to understand, compelling in the market, and scalable for growth. • Champion holistic and forward-looking reward models that recognize both results and values-based behaviors, balancing competitiveness with sustainability. • Partner cross-functionally (People, Finance, Legal, and external advisors) to innovate around equity, dilution management, and emerging trends in total rewards. • Lead the education and enablement of leaders, managers, and employees on complex compensation topics, making them transparent and digestible. • Build resources, tools, and training that ensure consistent application, foster trust, and enhance the overall employee experience. • Operationalize compensation cycles and communications that drive clarity, confidence, and engagement. • Oversee the governance of compensation and equity programs to ensure compliance with public-company regulations and disclosures (proxy, CD&A, SEC). • Deliver data-driven insights and reporting to the executive team and Board, enabling better workforce and financial decisions. • Provide compensation expertise for M&A, reorganizations, and strategic initiatives. • Lead, coach, and elevate a small but mighty team of compensation and equity professionals. • Set a tone of curiosity, innovation, and excellence, ensuring the team delivers both accuracy and breakthrough ideas.