Marcia Long
About Marcia Long
Marcia Long is the Sr. Director of Total Rewards at Motional, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in compensation and benefits, having held various leadership roles at companies such as Baxalta, Alexion Pharmaceuticals, and Amgen.
Current Role at Motional
Marcia Long serves as the Sr. Director of Total Rewards at Motional, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she manages global equity programs and collaborates with executive leaders and the compensation committee on strategic initiatives. Her responsibilities include the design and implementation of annual and long-term incentives that align with the company's business strategy. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, she has contributed to the development of compensation frameworks that support organizational goals.
Previous Experience in Executive Compensation
Prior to her current role, Marcia Long held several significant positions in the field of executive compensation. She worked at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as Sr. Director of Executive Compensation and Global Incentives from 2017 to 2019. Before that, she was the Director of Executive Compensation and Mobility at Baxalta for one year in 2015 to 2016. Her experience in these roles has equipped her with a deep understanding of compensation strategies and executive mobility.
Background in Compensation Management
Marcia Long has extensive experience in compensation management, having worked in various roles since the early 2000s. She served as the Director of Compensation at Equity Office Properties from 2005 to 2007 and as Sr. Manager of Compensation and Benefits at DSC Logistics from 2003 to 2005. Additionally, she held positions at Amgen, where she was involved in compensation and benefits for emerging markets. Her career reflects a strong focus on developing effective compensation strategies.
Education and Expertise
Marcia Long earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from UCLA, where she studied from 1996 to 1998. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in economic principles that inform her work in compensation and total rewards. Her strategic mindset and ability to execute effectively in this field are key components of her professional expertise.
Career at Mercer Human Resource Consulting
Marcia Long began her career at Mercer Human Resource Consulting, where she worked as a Sr. Project Manager from 2000 to 2003. This role allowed her to develop critical skills in project management within the human resources sector. Her experience at Mercer contributed to her understanding of compensation strategies and best practices, which she has applied throughout her career.