Eric Higgins

Eric Higgins is an accomplished professional in compensation and rewards, currently serving as Associate Director and Lead Compensation Partner at Takeda since March 2021. In this role, Eric provides global Total Rewards support to the Executive and HR Leadership Teams. Prior experience includes serving as Senior Manager of Compensation for Takeda's Oncology and Global Corporate Functions and managing a peer-to-peer recognition program. Eric's military career with the Rhode Island Army National Guard encompasses various leadership positions including Brigade Intelligence Officer, with recent deployment experience in Guantanamo Bay, and extensive roles focusing on training and operations. Additionally, Eric held significant roles at GCP Applied Technologies and Willis Towers Watson, illustrating a robust background in global compensation practices and actuarial analysis. Eric holds an MBA in Health Sector Management from Boston University and a Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science from Bryant University.